John Lamping

John Lamping
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 24th district
In office
Incumbent
Personal details
Born St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political party Republican
Profession Securities broker
Religion Roman Catholic

John T. Lamping is a first-term Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing the 24th district.[1]

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Personal history

John Lamping was born and raised in southern St. Louis County, Missouri. Following graduation from St. Louis University High School, he attended Princeton University, where he earned a degree in Economics in 1985.[2] Lamping worked as a currency trader in New York City and later earned his MBA from NYU. When not involved with his duties in the General Assembly, he works for a St. Louis securities brokerage firm.

Family

He and wife Caryn are the parents of six children.[3]

Political history

Lamping defeated Democrat Barbara Fraser in a close general election to replace the term-limited Joan Bray. The initial vote tally showed a difference of only 133 votes between Lamping, the leader, and Fraser.[4][5] Fraser requested a recount from the Missouri Secretary of State's office, and on December 22, 2010 the recount officially cerified Lamping as the winner by 126 votes.[6]

Missouri 24th District State Senate Election 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Lamping 30,619 50.1% Winner
Democratic Barbara Fraser 30,493 49.9%

[7]

Committee Assignments -- Senator Lamping will serve on the following committees during the 96th General Assembly:[8]

  • Vice-Chairman, Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment.
  • Member, Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families.
  • Member, Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government.
  • Member, Transportation.
  • Member, Veterans Affairs, Emerging Issues, Pensions & Urban Affairs.

References

  1. ^ http://www.senate.mo.gov/11info/Members/D24/bio.htm
  2. ^ State senate campaign website
  3. ^ John Lamping wife and children info. from campaign website
  4. ^ http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=234421
  5. ^ http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/12/recount_missouri_senate_fraser_lamping.php
  6. ^ http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2010/12/22/recount-confirms-lamping-wins-seat-over-fraser/
  7. ^ http://www.sos.mo.gov/enrweb/raceresults.asp?eid=300&oid=67724&arc=1
  8. ^ http://www.senate.mo.gov/11info/members/mem24.htm
Members of the Missouri State Senate
96th General Assembly (2011–2012)
President of the Senate: Peter Kinder (R) • President pro Tempore: Rob Mayer (R) • Majority Leader: Tom Dempsey (R) • Minority Leader: Victor Callahan (D)
   
  1.    Jim Lembke (R)
  2.    Scott Rupp (R)
  3.    Kevin Engler (R)
  4.    Joseph Keaveny (D)
  5.    Robin Wright-Jones (D)
  6.    Mike Kehoe (R)
  7.    Jane Cunningham (R)
  8.    Will Kraus (R)
  9.    Kiki Curls (D)
  1.    Jolie Justus (D)
  2.    Victor Callahan (D)
  3.    Brad Lager (R)
  4.    Timothy Green (D)
  5.    Maria Chappelle-Nadal (D)
  6.    Eric Schmitt (R)
  7.    Dan W. Brown (R)
  8.    LuAnn Ridgeway (R)
  9.    Brian Munzlinger (R)
  1.    Kurt Schaefer (R)
  2.    Jay Wasson (R)
  3.    Bill Stouffer (R)
  4.    Ryan McKenna (D)
  5.    Tom Dempsey (R)
  6.    John Lamping (R)
  7.    Robert Mayer (R)
  8.    Brian Nieves (R)
  9.    Jason Glennon Crowell (R)
  1.    Mike Parson (R)
  2.    Jack Goodman (R)
  3.    Bob Dixon (R)
  4.    David Pearce (R)
  5.    Ron Richard (R)
  6.    Chuck Purgason (R)
  7.    Robert Schaaf (R)