Patterson picked
Jon Patterson wins race for Missouri House speaker over right-wing challenger
In the House, state Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, won an overwhelming victory over a challenger from within the Republican conference, state Rep. Justin Sparks. Patterson was helped to the 152-10 victory by votes from minority Democrats.
Patterson picked as Speaker of the Missouri House
Republican state Rep. Jon Patterson, of Lee's Summit, makes Missouri history as the first Asian American Speaker of the House after a slight hiccup in the voting process. The Missouri House of Representatives and Senate met Wednesday in its first day of session of 2025.
Republicans and Democrats alike are promoting anti-crime initiatives as a new year of lawmaking gets underway in state ...
Missouri Legislative Session has officially kicked off. Lawmakers in the House and Senate returned to Jefferson City to be ...
Rep. Michael O’Donnell tendered his resignation on Thursday to House Speaker Jon Patterson. The Oakville Republican said he ...
The new House speaker outlines his priorities, focusing on foster children, public safety, youth mental health, and ...
Schisms between GOP leadership and more conservative members have been an ongoing storyline in recent legislative history.
During the vote, House Democrats, as is customary, nominated Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Kansas City Democrat, to serve as ...
Jon Patterson becomes the first Asian American speaker to lead the Missouri House. Cindy O’Laughlin is the first woman to ...
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent State Rep. Justin Sparks’ gamble to prevent state Rep. Jon Patterson from winning the ...
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