Dave Schatz

Dave Schatz (born November 28, 1963) is an American businessman, Republican former member of the Missouri Senate, and former state representative. He was first elected in 2014 with 73% of the vote over Democrat Lloyd Klinedinst.[1] He served as the President Pro Tempore of the Missouri Senate between 2019 and 2023.

Dave Schatz
President pro tempore of the Missouri Senate
In office
January 9, 2019 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byRon Richard
Succeeded byCaleb Rowden
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 26th district
In office
January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byBrian Nieves
Succeeded byBen Brown
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 61st district
In office
January 5, 2011 – January 7, 2015
Preceded byChris Carter
Succeeded byJustin Alferman
Personal details
Born (1963-11-28) November 28, 1963
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChara
Children5

Personal life

Schatz and his wife, Chara, have 5 children; David, Daniel, Devon, Dana, and Dailee. They reside in Sullivan, Missouri and attend Temple Baptist Church.[2]

Electoral history

State representative
Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 3, 2010, District 111[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Schatz 4,011 72.72%
Republican Justin K. Charboneau 1,505 27.28%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 2, 2010, District 111[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Schatz 8,554 71.84% +15.36
Democratic Tod DeVeydt 3,353 28.16% -15.36
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 6, 2012, District 61[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Schatz 12,478 72.19% +0.35
Democratic Michael Sage 4,808 27.81% -0.35

State Senate
Missouri Senate Primary Election, August 5, 2014, District 26[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Schatz 17,643 100.00%
Missouri Senate Election, November 4, 2014, District 26[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Schatz 37,219 72.94% +7.31
Democratic Lloyd Klinedinst 13,808 27.06% -2.65
Missouri Senate Election, November 6, 2018, District 26[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Schatz 53,507 63.89% -9.05
Democratic John Kiehne 30,237 36.11% +9.05

References
  1. "State of Missouri - General Election - November 4, 2014". Missouri Secretary of State. December 3, 2014. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  2. "Dave Schatz's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  4. "All Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  5. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  6. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Archived from the original on June 7, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  7. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  8. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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