Brian Seitz
Brian Seitz (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 156. He assumed office on January 6, 2021. His current term ends on January 8, 2025.
Seitz (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 156. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.
Biography
Brian Seitz was born in Michigan, and lives in Branson, Missouri. Seitz served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1986.[1]He earned a bachelor's degree from Missouri State University in 1990.[2] His career experience includes working as the pastor of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, manager of Splash Carwash, and owner of Music Country News.[1][3]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Seitz was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Seitz was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
The primary will occur on August 6, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156
Janis Beacham is running in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156 on August 6, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156
Incumbent Brian Seitz and Carolyn Boss are running in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156 on August 6, 2024.
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Endorsements
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Pledges
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 156
Incumbent Brian Seitz defeated Ginger Witty in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 156 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Seitz (R) | 77.9 | 8,765 |
| Ginger Witty (D) | 22.1 | 2,489 | |
| Total votes: 11,254 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156
Ginger Witty defeated Dale Speelman in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ginger Witty | 75.5 | 409 |
| Dale Speelman | 24.5 | 133 | |
| Total votes: 542 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156
Incumbent Brian Seitz advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Seitz | 100.0 | 3,887 |
| Total votes: 3,887 | |||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 156
Brian Seitz defeated Dale Speelman in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 156 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Seitz (R) | 77.5 | 14,128 |
| Dale Speelman (D) | 22.5 | 4,101 | |
| Total votes: 18,229 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156
Dale Speelman advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dale Speelman | 100.0 | 766 |
| Total votes: 766 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156
Brian Seitz defeated Karen Best in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 156 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Seitz | 53.8 | 3,474 |
| Karen Best | 46.2 | 2,989 | |
| Total votes: 6,463 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Representative Brian Seitz, a Republican, represents Taney County (District 156) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2020.
In addition to his legislative duties, Seitz served as the pastor of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Branson for 12 years and was the owner of Music Country News for 15 years.
Seitz served in the U.S. Army from 1983-86, earning the honor of being Trooper of the Quarter for the 82nd Airborne Division in 1984.
He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1990.
Born in Michigan, Seitz now lives in Branson with his wife, Valerie. They have three children; Daniel, Taylor and Reagan.
- I am the pro-freedom and liberty candidate in this race. I have demonstrated that in both word and deed and will continue to fight for the individual freedoms of my constituents and all Missourians.
- I am 100% pro-life and was proud to author and co-author strong pro-life legislation during my first term in office.
- I believe that the citizens are better stewards of their own money than the government, and will fight for lower taxes and less government intrusion into people's lives.
Pro-life issues
Second Amendment issues
Lower taxes
Individual liberty
Veterans issues
Education issues
Shrinking government
Fighting critical race theory
Saving women's sports
First responder PTSD issues
The Legislature passes the laws, the Governor signs them. The Legislature is the closest body to the people, and is better suited to lead the way on drafting and passing legislation. I believe that both branches should work together on behalf of the people.
Overcoming the influence of lobbyists and special interest groups. Some have admirable goals and are truly seeking the best solution for the people, some are just trying to protect whoever pays the bills. As legislators we need to be beholden to the citizens first and foremost.
I don't think it is necessary to have success, although there is a sharp learning curve when first taking office.
It is a key to being successful.
I believe that if compromise can be had without compromising values then it should be sought. However, I take my marching orders from the citizens, and will be uncompromising in my representation of their desires.
We cannot compromise and weaken legislation. Compromise is saying "ok you've got a better idea than me to deal with this issue, let's do it your way," not "ok well we will only do half of what we said we would do."
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 156 |
Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 156 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Missouri House of Representatives, "Representative Brian Seitz," accessed January 22, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 1, 2022
- ↑ Brian Seitz | Seitz Conservative Coalition, "Meet Brian," accessed January 22, 2021
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| Preceded by Jeff Justus (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 156 2021-Present |
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