Andrew Koenig (politician)

Andrew Koenig
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 99th district
Assumed office
2013
Preceded by Mike Sutherland
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 88th district
In office
2009–2013
Preceded by Neal C. St. Onge
Succeeded by Jill Schupp
Personal details
Born (1982-12-21) December 21, 1982
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Brooke Koenig
Children Jeremiah Koenig
Isaac Koenig
Gideon Koenig
Residence Manchester, Missouri
Alma mater Lindenwood University
Occupation Small Business Owner
Insurance Adjuster
Owner of a construction company which focus' on roofing and painting
Religion Christian
Website Campaign Website

Andrew P. Koenig (born December 21, 1982) is a small business owner and a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1] He represented 88th district from 2009-2012, and currently represents the 99th district, which includes Manchester, Valley Park, Twin Oaks, and parts of Fenton from 2013 to current.[2]

Early life and career

Koenig graduated from Marquette High School, which is in Chesterfield, in 2001.[2] He later when to Lindenwood University with a scholarship in cross country.[3] He majored in Business Administration and Minored in philosophy.[3]

He has co-owned a paint company with his father since 1997.[3] He is also the owner of a construction company which focuses on roofing and painting. In addition, he is also a licensed insurance adjuster. [2]

Political career

In 2008 Koenig successfully ran to represent the 88th district in the Missouri House of Representatives.[4] In the Republican primary he defeated Shamed Dogan and Chris Howard with 44.4% of the vote.[5] Koenig was unopposed in the general election.[4] In his 2010 reelection campaign he was opposed in the primary by Ryan B. Meyer.[6] He won the primary with 88.4% of the vote and then was unopposed in the general election.[6] He was one of 35 state representatives to sign a "no new taxes" pledge.[7] He won a third term in 2012 with 59.2% of the vote, against Democrat William Pinkston.[8] He won a fourth term in 2014 with 63.5% of the vote, against Democrat William Pinkston. [9]

Committee assignments

Electoral history

2014 General Election for Missouri’s 99th District House of Representatives
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Andrew Koenig 6,961 63.5
Democratic William Pinkston 3,996 36.5
2012 General Election for Missouri’s 99th District House of Representatives
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Andrew Koenig 10,755 59.2
Democratic William Pinkston 7,405 40.8
2010 General Election for Missouri’s 88th District House of Representatives
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Andrew Koenig 10,582 98.0
2008 General Election for Missouri’s 88th District House of Representatives
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Andrew Koenig 14,814 97.9

References

  1. ↑ http://www.congress.org/bio/id/21242
  2. 1 2 3 http://house.mo.gov/bio.aspx?year=2013&district=099
  3. 1 2 3 http://electandrewkoenig.com/about.html
  4. 1 2 http://www.stlouisco.com/elections/ERESULTS/el1108/el45.html
  5. ↑ http://www.stlouisco.com/elections/ERESULTS/el0808/806final.htm
  6. 1 2 http://www.stlouisco.com/elections/ERESULTS/el100803/summary.htm
  7. ↑ http://missouri.watchdog.org/7362/minority-of-state-lawmakers-sign-no-new-taxes-pledge/
  8. ↑ http://enr.sos.mo.gov/ENR/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=TAllResults^%20%c2%a0%20%c2%a0%20All%20Results%20%c2%a0%20%c2%a0^011656688155
  9. ↑ http://enrarchives.sos.mo.gov/enrnet

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