Bill Stouffer
Bill Stouffer (b. April 19, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 21 from 2005 to 2013. He served as Majority Caucus Leader.
Stouffer ran unsuccessfully for Secretary of State of Missouri in 2012, losing in the Republican primary on August 7 to state rep. Shane Schoeller.
Stouffer earned his B.A. from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture. He is a small business owner, a farmer, and a former School Board President.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stouffer served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
- Financial and Government Organizations and Elections
- Transportation, Chair
- Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stouffer served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee, Missouri Senate
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee, Missouri Senate
- Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee, Missouri Senate
- Transportation Committee, Missouri Senate
Elections
2012
See also: Missouri secretary of state election, 2012
Primäre
- Stouffer received approximately 30% of the vote in the Republican primary contest on August 7, 2012, finishing third.
| Missouri Secretary of State Republican Primary, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Shane Schoeller |
35.3% | 193,207 | ||
| Scott Rupp | 34.5% | 188,701 | ||
| Bill Stouffer | 30.2% | 165,588 | ||
| Total Votes | 547,496 | |||
| Election results via Missouri Secretary of State. | ||||
Stouffer sought the Republican nomination for secretary of state in 2012 alongside state senator Scott Rupp and state rep. Shane Schoeller. He was defeated in the August 7 primary election by Schoeller. Schoeller will go on to face Democratic nominee Jason Kander, and two minor-party candidates - Libertarian Cisse Spragins and Constitution Party candidate Justin Harter in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
Issues
- Voter photo-ID law
"We need photo ID to protect the government,” Stouffer said.[2] Stouffer said when prompted to provide his view on increasing voter identification requirements at the April 23 College Republican State Convention debate. While supportive of the current mission by one of his two Republican primary opponents, Rep. Shane Schoeller, to prevent voter fraud through his sponsorship of a compulsory photo ID bill, Stouffer does not support the bill as it is written. To date, the bill places too many obstacles before overseas troops seeking to cast their absentee ballots, Stouffer believes. He agrees with third Republican primary candidate, fellow Sen. Scott Rupp, that if the bill's language is changed-as Schoeller claims will happen-then he will vote for it. Stouffer pointed out that "You can’t live in our society without photo ID and it’s a level of security to prove we are who we are."[2]
- Elections
Stouffer wants "to work with county clerks to clean up conflicts in Missouri’s election law."[3]
Endorsements
Stouffer was endorsed by The Kansas City Star in the Republican primary race, which takes place August 7. The staff behind the Missouri-based publication chose to support Stouffer over fellow GOP lawmakers Schoeller and Rupp because "he impressed us with his efforts to find a funding source to improve Interstate 70, and his funny campaign video touting the merits of his dog shows he has a sense of humor."[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stouffer won re-election to the 21st District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Joe Sadeghi (D).[5]
| Missouri State Senate, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Stouffer (R)
|
47,285 | 64.0% | ||
| Joe Sadeghi (D) | 26,643 | 36.0% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Stouffer won election to the 21st District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Paige Bellamy (D).[6]
| Missouri State Senate, District 21 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Stouffer (R)
|
38,454 | 52.0% | ||
| Paige Bellamy (D) | 35,438 | 48.0% | ||
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Personal
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Stouffer resides on his family farm in Saline County, Napton, Missouri, with his wife, Sue Ellen. He has two children, Bert and Rob, and four grandchildren.
See also
- Missouri Secretary of State
- Missouri secretary of state election, 2012
- Current Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan
External links
- Bill Stouffer's official 2010 campaign website for Congress
- Bill Stouffer's official Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- State Surge legislative profile
- Bill Stouffer on Facebook
- Bill Stouffer on Twitter
- Bill Stouffer Official Campaign Site
- Bill Stouffer for Secretary of State on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Results," August 8, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Maneater, "Missouri Republican candidates spar in forum," April 24, 2012
- ↑ Daily Gate City, "3 GOP lawmakers run for Mo. secretary of state," July 25, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ The Kansas City Star, "The Star’s recommendations | The top candidates for state offices in Missouri," July 27, 2012
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 21 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by David Pearce (R) |
