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Mike Cierpiot (born January 14, 1953) is a Republican member of the Missouri Senate.[1] He represents the 30th District, which encompasses a part of Jackson County.

Personal life

Cierpiot was born January 14, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri.[2] He was educated at Longview Community College and the University of Missouri–Kansas City.[3] He is married to Connie J. Cierpiot, who also served in the Missouri House of Representatives,[4] and they have two sons and two grandchildren.[5]

In addition to his career as a legislator, Cierpiot was once a network engineer for AT&T.[6]

Cierpiot and his family attend First Church of the Nazarene, in Blue Springs.

Political career

Cierpiot served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2011 until 2017.[7] From 2011 to 2013, he represented District 56. From 2013 to 2017, he represented District 30. Before becoming a representative, he was a committee member of the Jackson County Republican Party from 1993 to 2003.[8] Due to Missouri's term limits, Cierpiot term as a state representative ended in 2018.[9]

In November after the 2012 election, Cierpiot was selected by House Republicans as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader.[10] In August 2015, Cierpiot was selected by House Republicans as the Majority Floor Leader.

In November 2017, Cierpiot won a special election to the Missouri Senate 50-42% in District 8.[11]

Electoral history

State representative

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 2, 2010, District 56[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Cierpiot 10,370 63.40% +0.84
Democratic Dave Coffman 5,986 36.60% -0.84
2012 General Election for Missouri’s 30th District House of Representatives[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Cierpiot 11,335 60.81% -2.59
Democratic Shere Alam 7,306 39.19% +2.59
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 4, 2014, District 30[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Cierpiot 7,329 100.00% +39.19
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2016, District 30[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Cierpiot 15,509 100.00%

State Senate

Missouri Senate Special Election, November 7, 2017, District 8[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Cierpiot 12,852 50.34% -49.66
Democratic Hillary Shields 10,872 42.59% +42.59
Independent Jacob Turk 1,806 7.07 +7.07
Missouri Senate Primary Election, August 7, 2018, District 8[17]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Cierpiot 16,836 89.02%
Republican Leonard Jonas Hughes IV 2,076 10.98%
Missouri Senate Election, November 6, 2018, District 8[18]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Cierpiot 41,150 54.66% +4.32
Democratic Hillary Shields 34,127 45.34% +3.75
Total votes 75,277 100.00%
Missouri Senate Election, November 8, 2022, District 8[19]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Cierpiot 38,018 55.81% +1.15
Democratic Antoine Jennings 30,100 44.19% -1.15
Total votes 68,118 100.00%

Legislative assignments

In addition to his position as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Mike Cierpiot is an ex officio member of all committees of the House, as well as a member of the following committees:[20]

  • Elementary And Secondary Education
  • Leadership For Missouri Issue Development (vice chair)
  • Utilities (communications, energy, environmental and transportation)[21]
  • Issue Development Standing Committee On Cowboy Caucus On Agricultural Issues
  • Missouri Sportsman Issue Development
  • Joint Committee on Missouri's Promise
  • Oral Health Issue Development

Political views

Cierpiot describes himself as a conservative, and favors reducing government restrictions on business. He has expressed support for the use of tax incentives in an attempt to attract business to Missouri.[22] He has expressed concern that western cities in Missouri are losing jobs to Kansas.[23]

On September 12, 2012, Cierpiot voted to overturn Governor Jay Nixon's veto of SB749. The bill allowed health insurance providers to refuse to provide coverage for contraception based on moral convictions.[24]

In 2012, Cierpiot endorsed the Missouri Public Prayer Amendment to the state constitution, which was approved by Missouri voters on August 7, 2012.[25]

In 2014, Cierpiot voted in favor of reducing income taxes on individuals in Missouri,[26] and against the use of red light cameras in the state.[27]

Cierpiot has received consistent "A" ratings from the NRA Political Victory Fund,[28][29] an 82% rating from the American Conservative Union,[30] and a 96% rating from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, one of the highest in the Missouri House of Representatives.[31]

References

  1. ^ "Mike Cierpiot". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Mike Cierpiot". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Rep. Mike Cierpiot (R-MO 30th District)". Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  4. ^ Representative Mike Cierpiot
  5. ^ "A RESOLUTION congratulating Mike Cierpiot on his election to the Missouri General Assembly". Jackson County Legislature. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Representative Mike Cierpiot Biography". Missouri House of Reps. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Representative Mike Cierpiot". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  8. ^ "Representative Mike Cierpiot's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  9. ^ "Rep. Mike Cierpiot: R-Jackson County (30)". Missouri Digital News. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  10. ^ Pulley, Russ. "Cierpiot elected to House leadership". Lee's Summit Journal. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  11. ^ "Republican Mike Cierpiot hangs on to win KC area seat in Missouri Senate". kansascity. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  12. ^ "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  13. ^ Kander, Jason. "Nov 6, 2012 General Election". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  14. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  15. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  16. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  17. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  18. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  19. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  20. ^ "Mike Cierpiot". Openstates.org. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  21. ^ "Missouri House of Representatives". Description of House Committees. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  22. ^ Pulley, Russ. "Forum features House hopefuls". Lee's Summit Journal. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  23. ^ Fox, Jeff. "Cierpiot elected to House leadership role". The Examiner. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  24. ^ "Missouri Lawmaker's Decide Your Boss Can Make Your Healthcare Decisions". Pro Choice Missouri. Archived from the original on 3 May 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  25. ^ "The Missouri Prayer Amendment". Prayeramendment.org. Archived from the original on 16 November 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  26. ^ "HB 1295 - Reduces Income Tax Rates - Key Vote". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  27. ^ "HB 1557 - Authorizes the Use of Red Light Cameras - Key Vote". Project Vote Smart.
  28. ^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | Missouri". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  29. ^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | Missouri". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  30. ^ "Representative Mike Cierpiot; Recent Interest Group Ratings". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  31. ^ "Rating Group: Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2013 Positions". Project Vote Smart.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Cierpiot