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Craig Redmon

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Craig Redmon
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 4th district
In office
January 2013 – January 2019
Preceded byBrian Munzlinger
Succeeded byGreg Sharpe
Personal details
Born (1959-01-29) January 29, 1959 (age 65)
Kirksville, Missouri
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBrenda Redmon
ResidenceCanton, Missouri
Alma materCulver-Stockton College
ProfessionSmall business owner

Craig Redmon (born January 29, 1959) is a Republican former member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He represented the 4th District, which encompasses all of Clark, Knox, Lewis, Schuyler, and Scotland counties as well as the eastern half of Adair County east of U.S Highway 63, excluding the city of Kirksville. Most of this was previously the Missouri 1st District, also represented by Redmon, prior to Missouri House redistricting due to the 2010 U.S. Census.[1][2]

Personal history

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Redmon was born in Kirksville, Missouri and is a 1977 graduate of Highland High School in Lewis County. Following graduation he attended Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, receiving a degree in business administration and economics in 1982. He is married to Brenda (Shouse) Redmon and they are the parents of twins Andrew and Audrey.[3] When not involved with his legislative duties Redmon is owner/operator of a business in Monticello, Missouri. He is also involved in local youth athletics and officiated at basketball games.[4]

Political history

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2010

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Prior to running for the Missouri House, Craig Redmon served nine years on the Canton R-5 school board.[5] Redmon defeated Neil McKee in the August, 2010 Republican Primary to advance to the General election in November. In the November election he defeated school teacher Keri Cottrell of Canton for the right to succeed Brian Munzlinger in the 1st District House seat.

2012

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Redmon ran unopposed in the primary and general elections in 2012.

Missouri 1st District State Representative Election 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Craig Redmon 7,458 58 Winner
Democratic Keri Cottrell 5,367 42

Legislative assignments

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Craig Redmon served on the following committees:

  • Appropriations – Chairman, Agriculture and Natural Resources sub-committee
  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  • Emerging Issues in Agriculture

References

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  1. ^ "Filing closes for state, Adair county races". Kirksville Daily Express. 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2012-03-28.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "State Representative 4th District Summary". Missouri Secretary of State. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Member biography". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
  4. ^ "Redmon announces candidacy for State Representative". The Memphis Democrat. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
  5. ^ "Craig Redmon runs for State Representative". KHQA-TV News. 2009-12-23. Retrieved 2011-04-17.