Don Rone
Don Rone (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 149. He assumed office on January 7, 2015. He left office on January 4, 2023.
Rone (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 149. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Rone was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Rone was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Policy Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture Policy, Vice chair |
| • Budget |
| • Legislative Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rone served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations - Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Telecommunications |
| • Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight |
| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Don Rone was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 149
Incumbent Don Rone won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 149 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Don Rone (R) | 100.0 | 10,675 |
| Total votes: 10,675 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 149
Incumbent Don Rone advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 149 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Rone | 100.0 | 3,652 |
| Total votes: 3,652 | |||
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 149
Incumbent Don Rone defeated Bill Burlison and Jackie Townes McGee in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 149 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Rone (R) | 65.5 | 6,633 |
 | Bill Burlison (D) | 29.0 | 2,938 | |
| Jackie Townes McGee (Independent) | 5.4 | 550 | |
| Total votes: 10,121 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 149
Bill Burlison advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 149 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Burlison | 100.0 | 1,644 |
| Total votes: 1,644 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 149
Incumbent Don Rone advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 149 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Rone | 100.0 | 2,300 |
| Total votes: 2,300 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.
Incumbent Don Rone defeated Brantley Atchley in the Missouri House of Representatives District 149 general election.[1]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 149 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Don Rone Incumbent |
57.20% | 7,469 | |
| Democratic | Brantley Atchley | 42.80% | 5,588 | |
| Total Votes | 13,057 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Brantley Atchley ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 149 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 149 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Brantley Atchley (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Don Rone ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 149 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 149 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Don Rone Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Bill Burlison defeated Diedra Freeman in the Democratic primary. Don Rone defeated Neal Boyd in the Republican primary. Burlison faced Rone in the general election.[6][7] Rone defeated Burlison in the general election.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Don Rone |
57.9% | 3,802 | |
| Democratic | Bill Burlison | 42.1% | 2,770 | |
| Total Votes | 6,572 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Bill Burlison |
54.6% | 2,043 |
| Diedra Freeman | 45.4% | 1,701 |
| Total Votes | 3,744 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Don Rone |
75.6% | 1,063 |
| Neal Boyd | 24.4% | 344 |
| Total Votes | 1,407 | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Rone's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Education
As a former teacher myself and the husband of a retired public school teacher, I understand the importance of providing a first-class education in our communities. Fully funding education in our state is a top priority, but I will also fight to make sure our schools in the bootheel are getting their fair share of that funding. We can’t sit back and let urban areas get the lion’s share of funding at the cost of our own children’s education here is Southeast Missouri. 2nd Ammendment [sic] Hunting is a huge passion of mine – deer, turkey, pheasant – you name it, if it’s in season, I’ll hunt it. That’s one of my favourite things to do with my sons and grandchildren. I’m a lifetime member of the NRA and a strong supporter of our second amendment rights. I believe all law-abiding citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. Veterans Our country is great because of the dedicated men and women who sacrifice so much to defend it. As a former member of the National Guard, I have the utmost respect for the dedication and service of our armed forced and all military veterans. It is our responsibility to provide every opportunity to our service men and women as they return home, and it is our moral obligation to ensure all United States veterans are given the benefits and services they are owed. Representing our veterans in Jefferson City will be a privilege and an honor. Pro-Life The life of an unborn child is a precious and miraculous thing that must be protected. I am 100% pro-life and believe that life begins at conception. I am a Christian and attend the First Church of God in Portageville with my wife Myra and my family. My faith in Jesus Christ and his salvation guides me through every day of my life. Agriculture Agriculture is a huge part of the 149th district and has always been a major part of my life. I’ve worked with my family to operate our farm in New Madrid and Pemiscot counties my entire adult life. I also worked for FMC Corporation, Agriculture Solutions Division for 23 years. Operating our family farm I saw first-hand how harmful government over-reach can be to owners and operators of small businesses. I will be a strong advocate for our farmers and business owners, standing up for common sense regulations that help retain and create business opportunities in our district. Small Business Small business owners can be certain that I understand their challenges and recognize their importance to the community. As the owner/operator of a farm business I’ve had the responsibility to make payroll. I have family members who own and operate small town, Main Street, storefronts. Other family members have started their own small businesses and face the challenges of contracting with government agencies. I understand how the laws and regulations enacted in Jefferson City can help determine whether businesses like these succeed across the state. I also understand how helpless and frustrated a small business owner can feel because of those onerous regulations. Missouri must be robust in efforts to retain and attract small businesses that grow jobs. Funds spent at small businesses are more likely to be reinvested in local communities. It only makes sense that growing small businesses in the bootheel is a win-win for employers and our communities.[9][10] |
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2022
In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 149 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results-State of Missouri-General-November 4, 2014: Unofficial Results," November 8, 2014
- ↑ Don Rone, "Issues," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 149 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Donnie Brown (R) |
