Deanna Self

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Deanna Self
Candidate, Missouri House of Representatives District 64
Missouri House of Representatives District 64
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
1
Predecessor:Tony Lovasco (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$41,770/year
Per diem
$142.40/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
August 4, 2026
Education
Associates
St. Louis Community College, Meramec, 1986
Graduate
Covenant Theological Seminary, 2001
Graduate
Covenant Theological Seminary, 2007
Personal
Birthplace
Wood River, IL
Religion
Christian
Profession
Counselor
Contact

Deanna Self (Republican Party) is a member of theMissouri House of Representatives, representingDistrict 64. She assumed office on January 8, 2025. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Self (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theMissouri House of Representatives to representDistrict 64. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onAugust 4, 2026.

Biography

Deanna Self was born inWood River, Illinois. Self earned an associate degree from St. Louis Community College–Meramec in 1986 and two graduate degrees from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2001 and 2007, respectively. Her career experience includes working as a licensed professional counselor for individual, couple, marriage and family therapy. Self has served in various ministry leadership roles and served as North County chapter chair and St. Charles County chapter chair for Missouri Right to Life.[1]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2025-2026

Self was assigned to the following committees:


Elections

2026

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General election

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64

IncumbentDeanna Self andTony Lovasco are running in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on August 4, 2026.

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2024

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General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64

Deanna Self defeatedArnie Dienoff in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Deanna Self
Deanna Self (R)
 
99.7
 
16,576
Arnie Dienoff (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.3
 
45

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Total votes: 16,621
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64

Cheryl Hibbeler advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Cheryl Hibbeler
 
100.0
 
1,405

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Total votes: 1,405
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64

Deanna Self defeated incumbentTony Lovasco in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Deanna Self
Deanna Self
 
59.6
 
2,856
Image of Tony Lovasco
Tony Lovasco
 
40.4
 
1,939

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Total votes: 4,795
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64

IncumbentTony Lovasco won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Tony Lovasco
Tony Lovasco (R)
 
100.0
 
10,252

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Total votes: 10,252
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64

IncumbentTony Lovasco defeatedDeanna Self andMike Swaringim in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 64 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Tony Lovasco
Tony Lovasco
 
36.2
 
1,621
Image of Deanna Self
Deanna Self Candidate Connection
 
34.8
 
1,555
Image of Mike Swaringim
Mike Swaringim Candidate Connection
 
29.0
 
1,296

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Total votes: 4,472
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

Candidate Connection

Deanna Self completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Self's responses.

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I am very Conservative, Republican and Pro-Life.
    PROFESSIONAL:  I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for Individuals, Couples, Marriage & Family with a Private Practice in Lake St. Louis, MO.      EDUCATION:  In 2007, I graduated with a Master's degree in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis.  In 2001, I graduated with a Master's degree in Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary.  And in 1986, I graduated with an Associate's degree, Court and Conference Reporting, St. Louis Community College at Meramec.      LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:  Since my husband went into pastoral ministry in 1988, I have served in many ministry leadership positions such as:  Worship Leader, Choir Director, Bible Study Teacher.  I've also served on many committees such as:  Building Expansion, Building Renovation, and Church Council.      COMMUNITY SERVICE:  North County Chapter Chair, Missouri Right to Life, 1989-1991.  St. Charles County Chapter Chair, Missouri Right to Life, 1/2019-1/2021.  Currently, I lead the Worship Service and play the piano in church.
PERSONAL: While I was born in Illinois, most of my life has been spent in Missouri. My husband and I have been married 45 years. I loved helping to raise our two kids and babysitting our six grandkids, but I am concerned about the future, which is why I am running. I feel I have been blessed and I want others to have the same opportunities.
  • Reduce Runaway Taxes and Out of Control Spending. I am concerned, as most people I talk to are, about the excessive tax burden. Government's number one responsibility is our defense, but in many other areas from gas to groceries, citizens are feeling the pinch. So, I will work to reduce runaway taxation and spending.
  • Protect Innocent, Human Lives and Reduce Crime. I am determined to protect unborn babies. Abortion should not be legal, and taxpayers should never have to pay for one. I also want to work to make communities safe. The lost lives of all crime victims are tragic, and the increased crime rate needs to be addressed without endangering the Second Amendment.
  • Education. I support the rights of parents to be involved in their children's education and mental health. Children need to be taught ABC's and 123's, like Reading, Writing, Math, History and Science. CRT should not be taught in schools. Leave the sex education and cultural ideologies to the parents. I also support School Choice or Tax Credits for Education. Taxpayer money should follow the child.
Public policies I am personally passionate about: .

1) The Protection of all innocent, human Life would include things like: Providing for our State, & Local Law Enforcement. Defending unborn, human babies; Crime Prevention; and Defending the 2nd Amendment.

2) Fair Fiscal Management would include things like reducing: Taxation, Debt, and Spending.

3) Defending Christian and Missouri Values includes supporting things like: Exemptions for Religious organizations or Faith-based organizations, and Freedom of conscience; Parental rights in education and mental health.
I have always looked up to my mother and father, who are now deceased. I would like to follow their examples in: Faith, Family, Hard work. The reasons are that they were both great examples of being people of faith, frequent church attendance, regular prayer and Bible reading, and did their best to live the Ten Commandments, and to love God and their neighbors, and to be law abiding citizens. They were both hard workers, regardless of whether they worked at home or away from home. They were both faithful to each other and their family.
The characteristics or principles most important for an elected official: honesty, hard work, persistence, patience, empathy, integrity, courage and willingness to go for what you want. The desire to serve others, not be self-serving is also very important.
Strong-willed, commonsense, good listener, persistence, determined, compassionate, empathetic, hard worker, and integrity.
The core responsibilities: to be part of making laws that will be to the benefit of my district and all Missourians.
If and when I leave elected office, the legacy I hope to leave would be that I was part of the team that championed and protected innocent, human life; from unborn babies, to children, to crime victims. To be part of the team that supported law and order and law enforcement and helped to rebuild a sense of peace, security and safety. Finally, in a world that currently feels way off track, to be part of the team that helped to restore a sense of stability, respect and pride in our great country.
The re-election of President Richard Nixon in 1972 happened when I was about 10 1/2 years old.
My first paid job was a Dog Walker. I was paid 35-45 cents and a chocolate bar, like Snickers or Milky Way, to walk a beagle for 15 minutes a day. I think I had it a couple of years when I was still at home.
I believe Missouri's greatest challenges will be reducing taxes and spending.
While it's beneficial to have experience doing any job, it is not necessary, as jobs can be learned. I can learn the job. Everyone has their first day, first month, or first year. The position belongs to the people, not the politician. The more important question is does someone have leadership experience and skills, which I do.
I am not focused on future jobs, if I win this election. I want to do the best job I can on what is in front of me to the best of my abilities.
It's not about their stories that made people memorable, But when people shared their hearts, their concerns, and then put their faith in me to allow me to put a sign in their yard, I felt I had been entrusted with something sacred. The burden of responsibility feels huge. I feel humbled to possibly be their next state representative. I am determined, and with God's help, I will do what I say I'm going to do in order to carry out my responsibility and commitments to them.
Yes. More voices mean a better representation.
When possible, in order to be fair, compromise is desirable.

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Deanna Self campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Missouri House of Representatives District 64Won general$24,597 $20,906
2022Missouri House of Representatives District 64Lost primary$0 $64
Grand total$24,597 $20,970
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    Tony Lovasco (R)    		Missouri House of Representatives District 64
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