Ed Emery (politician)

Edgar Glenn Harvey Emery[1] (May 25, 1950 – August 6, 2021) was an American businessman, engineer, and politician who served as a member of the Missouri Senate, representing parts of southwestern Missouri.

Ed Emery
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 31st district
In office
January 9, 2013 – January 6, 2021
Preceded byDavid Pearce
Succeeded byRick Brattin
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 126th district
In office
January 2003 – January 5, 2011
Succeeded byDenny Hoskins
Personal details
Born(1950-05-25)May 25, 1950
Nevada, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 2021(2021-08-06) (aged 71)
Columbia, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRebecca Emery
Children4
EducationMissouri University of Science and Technology (BS)

Early life and education

Emery was a native of Vernon County, Missouri, where his family was active in the feed and grain business. Emery earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.[2]

Career

From 1981 to 1984, Emery worked as an executive at Texaco. He later worked as an engineering consultant.[3]

Missouri House of Representatives

Emery served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2003 to 2011, representing the 126th district. In 2007, Emery served as chair of the House Utilities Committee.

Missouri Senate

Emery was first elected to the Missouri Senate in 2012 with 64% of the vote over Democrat Charles A. Burton.[4] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Senate in 2010.[5] During the 2017 legislative session, Emery served as chair of the Senate Government Reform Committee and vice chair of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and Environment Committee. During his final term in the Senate, Emery served as chair of the Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee.[6]

2022 congressional campaign

After incumbent Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler declared her candidacy for the 2022 United States Senate election in Missouri, Emery declared his candidacy for Missouri's 4th congressional district.[7]

Political positions

Emery opposed the expansion of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.[8][9] He was a supporter of school choice, stating in 2016 that "when parents have choices, they get involved" and public schools focus on the "strength of the institution" instead of student achievement.[10]

Personal life

Emery and his wife, Rebecca, had four children. They lived in Lamar, Missouri.[5] On August 3, 2021, Emery collapsed during a campaign event from what was described as a heart problem. He was hospitalized in Columbia, Missouri, and died there three days later, on August 6.[11][12]

Electoral history

State representative
Missouri House of Representatives primary election, August 6, 2002, District 126[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 2,708 39.35%
Republican Bob O'Connor 1,568 22.78%
Republican Joe Bartosh 1,556 22.61%
Republican Scott Gardner 1,050 15.26%
Missouri House of Representatives election, November 5, 2002, District 126[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 7,904 66.85%
Democratic Douglas J. Sprouls 3,920 33.15%
Missouri House of Representatives election, November 2, 2004, District 126[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 12,133 73.67% +6.82
Democratic Richard Meyer 4,336 26.33% -6.82
Missouri House of Representatives election, November 7, 2006, District 126[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 9,581 69.94% -3.73
Democratic Rich Meyer 4,118 30.06% +3.73
Missouri House of Representatives election, November 4, 2008, District 126[17]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 11,419 66.88% -3.06
Democratic Linda Marie Crane 5,654 33.12% +3.06

State senate
Missouri Senate Primary election, August 3, 2010, District 28[18]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Parson 14,518 47.38%
Republican Larry D. Wilson 9,590 31.30%
Republican Ed Emery 6,533 21.32%
Missouri Senate Primary election, August 7, 2012, District 31[19]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 10,110 45.97% +24.64
Republican Scott Largent 9,605 43.67%
Republican Dave Morris 2,279 10.36%
Missouri Senate election, November 6, 2012, District 31[20]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 49,993 63.79% +6.56
Democratic Charles A. (Charlie) Burton 28,375 36.21% -6.56
Missouri Senate primary election, August 2, 2016, District 31[21]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 17,320 74.99% +29.02
Republican Bill Yarberry 5,777 25.01%
Missouri Senate election, November 8, 2016, District 31[22]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ed Emery 57,296 72.43% +8.64
Independent Tim Wells 11,798 14.92% +14.92
Libertarian Lora Young 10,007 12.65% +12.65

References
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  3. "Edgar Emery's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  4. "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012". Missouri Secretary of State. December 5, 2012. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  5. "Ed Emery's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  6. "Ed Emery (Missouri)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  7. Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (2021-06-11). "Ed Emery announces bid for Congress". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  8. Downs, Ray (May 19, 2014). "Missouri State Sen. Ed Emery to Voter: You Want Medicaid? Move to Oregon!". The Riverfront Times. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  9. Reid, Alvin (June 17, 2014). "State Sen. Ed Emery Suggests It's His Way or the Highway". St. Louis Magazine. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  10. Jackson, Dylan; Fillion, Max (October 6, 2016). "State Sen. Emery denounces public education at GOP rally". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  11. "Missouri GOP congressional candidate Ed Emery dies at 71". Journal-Courier. Associated Press. August 7, 2021. Archived from the original on August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  12. "Former State Senator Ed Emery of Lamar has passed away". Fourstates Homepage. Nexstar Media Group. August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
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