Craig Redmon Explained

Craig Redmon
State House:Missouri
State:Missouri
District:4th
Term Start:January 2013
Term End:January 2019
Preceded:Brian Munzlinger
Succeeded:Greg Sharpe
Party:Republican
Birth Date:29 January 1959
Birth Place:Kirksville, Missouri
Spouse:Brenda Redmon
Profession:Small business owner
Alma Mater:Culver-Stockton College
Residence:Canton, Missouri

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

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

2010

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

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

Legislative assignments

Craig Redmon served on the following committees:

Notes and References

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