Richard West (Missouri politician)

Richard West is an American politician, businessman, and retired law enforcement officer. He is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 102nd district. Prior to redistricting he represented the 63rd district, which consisted of parts of western St. Charles County and parts of eastern Warren County. In addition to being a Missouri legislator West is the mayor of New Melle, Missouri, currently in his 4th term as of 2021.[1]

Richard West
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 102nd district district
Assumed office
January 2023
Preceded byRon Hicks (redistricted)
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 63rd district district
In office
January 2021 – January 2023
Preceded byBryan Spencer
Succeeded byTricia Byrnes
Mayor of New Melle, Missouri
Assumed office
April 2014
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)New Melle, Missouri, U.S.
Alma materWestern International University

When West was in law enforcement he served as a criminal investigator of 21 years, and served 28 months overseas working as an international police advisor in Iraq.

Education

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West graduated Bishop Du Bourg High School in 1985 and attended Western International University.

Electoral history

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Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 4, 2020, District 63[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Richard West 3,748 65.08%
Republican Dale Shaper 2,011 34.92%
Total votes 5,759 100.00%
General election for Missouri House of Representatives – District 63 (2020)[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Richard West 23,062 100%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 102[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Richard West 12,034 100.00% 0.00

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Richard West". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 24, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Richard West (Missouri)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023.