Rob Vescovo Explained

Rob Vescovo
Office:Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
Term Start:January 9, 2021
Term End:January 4, 2023
Predecessor:Elijah Haahr
Successor:Dean Plocher
Office1:Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives
Term Start1:November 14, 2017
Term End1:January 6, 2021
Predecessor1:Mike Cierpiot
Successor1:Dean Plocher
State House2:Missouri
District2:112th
Term Start2:January 7, 2015
Term End2:January 4, 2023
Predecessor2:Paul Wieland
Successor2:Renee Reuter
Birth Date:6 January 1977
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Amanda
Children:5
Education:Southeast Missouri State University (BA)

Robert Vescovo (born January 6, 1977) is an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives and was formerly the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as Majority Floor Leader for 4 years.[1]

Personal life and family

Vescovo is married, he and his wife Amanda have five children.[2]

Political career

First elected in 2014 Vescovo defeated challenger Benjamin Hagin to win a third term in the Missouri House of Representatives representing District 112 which covers parts of north and central Jefferson County, Missouri.[3]

Political positions

On Abortion, Vescovo describes himself as "100 percent pro-life.”[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Hartmann. Margaret. After Top Republicans Abandon Him, Missouri Governor Greitens Vows He Won’t Resign. 1 May 2018. New York. 18 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Representative Rob Vescovo. 99th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session - 2017. Missouri House of Representatives. 1 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018 . ballotpedia.org . ballotpedia.org . 23 December 2018.
  4. Web site: STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Vescovo faces challenge from Hagin . myleaderpaper.com . Leader Publications . 23 December 2018.