Edward L. Schieffer (born November 28, 1949) is an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the

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. He represented the 11th District, encompassing all or parts of

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county. Schieffer was first elected to the Missouri House in November, 2006, and reelected in 2008, 2010 and 2012.

Personal history

Schieffer was born on November 28, 1949, in

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, the oldest son of Albert and Betty (Zalabak) Schieffer, and raised on the family farm nearby. Following his graduation from

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in 1967, Schieffer attended Northeast Missouri State College in

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where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Education in 1971. He would later earn a Master's degree in Education from

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in 1977. Schieffer taught in Missouri schools for nearly three decades and is also a licensed insurance salesman, auctioneer, and real estate broker. He is a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member. Ed Schieffer and wife Maria live on their family farm near Troy, Missouri. They are the parents of two grown children.

Political history

Ed Schieffer's first attempt at public office came in 2002 when he ran for the Missouri State Senate 2nd District seat, losing to Republican

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by nearly 11,000 votes. Schieffer was more successful in his next attempt, winning the Missouri 11th District State Representative race in 2006, defeating Republican Milton Schaper and

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candidate Gregory James Arrigo. He won re-election in 2008, 2010 and 2012. In 2014, he tried for the Senate again, this time in the 10th District.

Legislative assignments

Rep. Schieffer will serve on the following committees during the 96th General Assembly: * Agri-Business * Agriculture Policy * Appropriations - Transportation and Economic Development subcommittee * Transportation

References

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