Tommie Pierson Jr.

Tommie L. Pierson Jr. (born 1973) is an American pastor and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. He represented the 66th district, which covers parts of St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis.

Tommie Pierson Jr.
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 66th district
In office
January 4, 2017 – January 5, 2021
Preceded byTommie Pierson Sr.
Succeeded byMarlene Terry
Personal details
Born1973 (age 49–50)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseZorata Pierson
Children3
ResidenceBellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri
EducationWashington University in St. Louis (BA)
Covenant Theological Seminary (MA)

Early life and education

Pierson is the son of Tommie Pierson, a former state representative. He graduated from Parkway North High School in 1991 and from Washington University in St. Louis in 1995. Pierson received a Master of Arts from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2009.

Career

Pierson is the pastor of the InStep Church in St. Charles, Missouri.[1][2]

When his father vacated his legislative seat in order to run for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, the younger Pierson announced he would run for the seat. Pierson prevailed in a three-way Democratic primary and defeated Republican John Saxton in the general election.[3][4]

In 2019, he was elected assistant floor leader for the Democratic party in the Missouri House of Representatives.[5]

Personal life

Pierson and his wife, Zorata, have three children: Tamia, Carlton, and Thaddeus.[6]

Electoral history

State representative
Missouri House District 66 Democratic primary, 2016[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tommie Pierson Jr. 2,131 54.97%
Democratic Marlene Terry 1,181 30.46%
Democratic Khalil Abdul Mumin 565 14.57%
Total votes 3,877 100.0%
Missouri House District 66 election, 2016[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tommie Pierson Jr. 11,882 88.77%
Republican John A. Saxton 1,503 11.23%
Total votes 13,385 100.00%
Missouri House District 66 Primary Election, 2018[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tommie Pierson Jr. 4,812 76.30%
Democratic Khalil Abdul Mumin 1,495 23.70%
Total votes 6,307 100.00%
Missouri House District 66 Election, 2018[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tommie Pierson Jr 10,374 99.98%
Write-in 2 0.02%
Total votes 10,376 100.00%

State Senate
Missouri Senate District 13 Primary Election, 2020[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Angela Mosley 13,580 41.21%
Democratic Tommie Pierson Jr. 13,219 40.11%
Democratic Alan (Al) Green 6,156 18.68%
Total votes 32,955 100.00%

References
  1. "Voters Guide - Missouri House, District 66". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  2. "Meet Pastor Tommie". InStep Church. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  3. King, Chris (December 16, 2015). "Pierson kicks off campaign for lieutenant governor". St. Louis American. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  4. Schlinkmann, Mark (August 3, 2016). "Bill Eigel, Andrew Koenig win key GOP state Senate primaries". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  5. Shurr, Alisha (2019-08-22). "Pierson, Ingle selected as assistant floor leader, whip for House Democrats". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
  6. "Tommie Pierson, Jr.'s Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  7. "MO State House 066 - D Primary 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  8. "MO State House 066 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  9. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  10. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  11. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
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