Paul LeVota
Paul LeVota (b. March 22, 1968) is a former Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 11 from 2012 to August 23, 2015. He resigned amid reports that he sexually harassed legislative interns.[1]
LeVota served in the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 52 from 2003 to 2011. While in the House, he served as Minority Floor Leader.
Biography
LeVota earned his B.S. in communications and political science from Central Missouri State University and his MBA in business management from Baker University. His professional experience includes working as a training and development manager for Sprint, Missouri Real Estate Appraiser with the LeVota Appraisal Group, and a professional facilitator and seminar leader.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, LeVota served on the following committees:
Note: On July 23, 2015, LeVota was removed from the Rules and Ethics Committee following claims of sexual harassment towards interns.[3]
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, LeVota served on the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
LeVota won election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 11. LeVota ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Paul LeVota ran for District 52 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Gary Hisch.[6]
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| Paul LeVota (D) | 12,559 | 63.6% | ||
| Gary Hisch (R) | 7,191 | 36.4% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Personal
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LeVota is married with two children. He has been a member of the American Society of Training and Development, Ararat Shrine Temple, Avila Advantage Board of Directors, Independence Chamber of Commerce, LeVota Appraisal Group, Limited Liability Company Board of Directors, Little Blue River Home Owners Association, Mothers Outraged by Molesters, Toastmasters, Knights of Columbus and the Independence Parent Teacher Association.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ The Kansas City Star, "Sen. Paul LeVota of Independence resigns amid sexual harassment accusations," July 25, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. LeVota
- ↑ The Kansas City Star, "Paul LeVota of Independence booted from ethics panel, governor suggests he quit legislature," July 23, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 7, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Victor Callahan (D) |
Missouri State Senate District 11 2013–August 23, 2015 |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State House District 52 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Noel Torpey (R) |
