Lincoln Hough
Lincoln Hough (Republican Party) is a member of theMissouri State Senate, representingDistrict 30. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Hough (Republican Party) ran for election forLieutenant Governor of Missouri. He lost in the Republican primary onAugust 6, 2024.
Hough served as a Greene County Commissioner from 2016 to 2018.
Hough is a formerRepublican member of theMissouri House of Representatives, representing District 135 from 2011 to 2017. He did not seek re-election to the state House in2016.
Biography
Hough's professional experience includes working as a cattle rancher. He earned his B.S. in political science from Missouri State University.
Hough has been associated with the State Board of Missouri Cattleman’s Association, the Greene County Farm Bureau, and the Springfield chapter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hough was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Hough was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee,Chair
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Senate General Laws Committee
- Insurance and Banking Committee
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research,Chair
- Joint Committee on Public Assistance
2021-2022
Hough was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee,Vice-Chairman
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee,Chairman
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research,Chairman
- Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
- Local Government and Elections Committee,Vice chair
- Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
2019-2020
Hough was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research,Vice-Chair
- Appropriations Committee,Vice-Chairman
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Fiscal Oversight Committee
- Local Government and Elections Committee
- Senate Ways and Means Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hough served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| •Appropriations - Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Joint Committee on Solid Waste Management District Operations |
| •Pensions |
| •Joint Committee on Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment |
| •Budget |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hough served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| •Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vice chair |
| •Appropriations - Infrastructure and Job Creation, Vice chair |
| •Budget |
| •Retirement |
| •Transportation, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hough served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| •Administration and Accounts |
| •Ethics |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2024
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
David Wasinger defeatedRichard Brown,Ken Iverson, andDanielle Elliott in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Wasinger (R)  | 57.4 | 1,671,771 |
 | Richard Brown (D) | 38.5 | 1,121,608 | |
 | Ken Iverson (L) | 2.1 | 61,731 | |
 | Danielle Elliott (G) | 2.0 | 58,260 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,913,370 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Richard Brown defeatedAnastasia Syes in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Brown | 64.9 | 232,454 |
 | Anastasia Syes | 35.1 | 125,619 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 358,073 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Wasinger | 31.4 | 207,087 |
 | Lincoln Hough | 30.2 | 199,579 | |
 | Holly Rehder | 21.7 | 142,963 | |
 | Tim Baker | 9.7 | 64,302 | |
 | Matthew Porter | 4.3 | 28,347 | |
 | Paul Berry | 2.7 | 17,575 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 659,853 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Philip Cotrone (R)
- Bob Onder (R)
- Dean Plocher (R)
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Ken Iverson advanced from the Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Iverson | 100.0 | 2,412 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,412 | ||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 30
IncumbentLincoln Hough defeatedRaymond Lampert in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 30 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lincoln Hough (R) | 57.6 | 30,483 |
 | Raymond Lampert (D) | 42.4 | 22,464 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 52,947 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 30
Raymond Lampert advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 30 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Raymond Lampert | 100.0 | 8,300 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 8,300 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 30
IncumbentLincoln Hough defeatedAngela Romine in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 30 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lincoln Hough | 56.6 | 8,771 |
 | Angela Romine | 43.4 | 6,721 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 | Total votes: 15,492 | ||
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2018
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 30
Lincoln Hough defeatedCharlie Norr in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 30 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lincoln Hough (R) | 53.3 | 34,987 |
 | Charlie Norr (D) | 46.7 | 30,690 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 65,677 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Missouri State Senate District 30
Lincoln Hough andCharlie Norr advanced from the primary for Missouri State Senate District 30 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lincoln Hough (R) | 55.8 | 15,597 |
| ✔ | | Charlie Norr (D) | 44.2 | 12,367 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 27,964 | ||
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2016
Elections for theMissouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. IncumbentLincoln Hough (R) did not seek re-election.
Steve Helms defeatedRandy Alberhasky andDavid Carr in the Missouri House of Representatives District 135 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 135 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Helms | 50.38% | 8,187 | |
| Democratic | Randy Alberhasky | 44.16% | 7,177 | |
| Libertarian | David Carr | 5.46% | 887 | |
| Total Votes | 16,251 | |||
| Source:Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Randy Alberhasky ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 135 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 135 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Randy Alberhasky (unopposed) | |
Steve Helms ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 135 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 135 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Steve Helms (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for theMissouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014.Angie Filbeck was unopposed in the Democratic primary. IncumbentLincoln Hough was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hough faced Filbeck in the general election.[7][8] Incumbent Hough defeated Filbeck in the general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lincoln HoughIncumbent | 57.9% | 4,698 | |
| Democratic | Angie Filbeck | 42.1% | 3,413 | |
| Total Votes | 8,111 | |||
2012
Hough won re-election in the2012 election forMissouri House of Representatives, District 135. Hough ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeatedCasey Clark (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lincoln HoughIncumbent | 55% | 8,932 | |
| Democratic | Casey Clark | 45% | 7,310 | |
| Total Votes | 16,242 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Hough won election to theMissouri House of Representatives. Hough's opponent in the August 3 primary wasBob Cirtin.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 140 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lincoln Hough (R) | 9,030 | |||
| Dan Boyts (D) | 3,313 | |||
| Teddy Fleck (L) | 433 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Lincoln Hough’s campaign website stated the following:
| “ | INFRASTRUCTURE | ” |
| —Lincoln Hough’s campaign website (2024)[13] | ||
2022
Lincoln Hough did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Hough's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "As your Representative, Lincoln encourages responsible stewardship of state finances and works for a balanced state budget without placing undue tax burdens on the business community."
Education
- Excerpt: "Missouri’s future and economy is directly linked to the educational achievement of our workforce. Lincoln believes in continued investment in all levels of public education."
Strong Leadership for Springfield
- Excerpt: "Lincoln currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of an Appropriations Committee, as well as on the Budget, Economic Development, Transportation and Urban Agriculture Committees."
Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Lincoln strives to protect the interests of those involved in agriculture and work with agricultural groups to ensure we maintain a safe and abundant food supply."
Environment
- Excerpt: "Lincoln believes we each have a personal responsibility to manage our resources so they will be available for future generations. He supports initiatives that protect the environment without hindering economic growth in our area."
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | Lost primary | $699,957 | $964,035 |
| 2022 | Missouri State Senate District 30 | Won general | $592,026 | $468,177 |
| 2018 | Missouri State Senate District 30 | Won general | $509,796 | N/A** |
| 2014 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 135 | Won | $287,397 | N/A** |
| 2012 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 135 | Won | $194,869 | N/A** |
| 2010 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 140 | Won | $70,190 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
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2023
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In 2023, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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In 2020, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, theMissouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, theMissouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, theMissouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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2015
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2014
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In 2014, theMissouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, theMissouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | Officeholder Missouri State Senate District 30 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Ballotpedia staff, "Email submission to Ballotpedia," August 28, 2019
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results-State of Missouri-General-November 4, 2014: Unofficial Results," November 8, 2014
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑Lincoln Hough’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑"lincolnhough," Official Campaign Website
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| Preceded by - | Missouri State Senate District 30 2019-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Missouri House of Representatives District 135 2011-2017 | Succeeded by - |
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