Bruce Sassmann

American politician
Bruce Sassmann
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 61st, 62nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byTom Hurst
Personal details
Born (1950-08-11) August 11, 1950 (age 73)
Washington, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationMissouri State University (BS)
St. Louis Community College–Forest Park (AS)

Bruce Sassmann (born August 11, 1950) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 62nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021. Redistricting in 2022 placed his home in the new 61st district, so he ran for reelection there.

Early life and education

Sassmann was born in Washington, Missouri in 1950. After graduating from Bland High School in 1968, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Missouri State University and an Associate of Science in funeral service from St. Louis Community College–Forest Park.[1][failed verification]

Career

Outside of politics, Sassmann operated his family's funeral businesses. He is also a landlord. Sassmann was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[2][3][4]

Electoral history

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 4, 2020, District 62[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bruce Sassmann 3,161 40.56%
Republican Tom Reed 2,708 34.75%
Republican Chris Beyer 1,924 24.69%
Total votes 7,793 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 62[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bruce Sassmann 14,429 79.58%
Democratic Nancy J. Ragan 3,703 20.42%
Total votes 18,132 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 61[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bruce Sassmann 12,874 100.00% +20.42
Total votes 12,874 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "Representative Bruce Sassmann". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  2. ^ "Bruce Sassmann". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  3. ^ Eaker, Elise (2021-05-11). "Freshmen to Watch: Bruce Sassmann". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  4. ^ "MO-Winners". AP NEWS. 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  5. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 24, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  7. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
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Dean Plocher (R)
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Mike Henderson (R)
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Jonathan Patterson (R)
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Crystal Quade (D)
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