Mike Bernskoetter

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Mike Bernskoetter

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth November 29, 1959 (Age: 66)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Mike Bernskoetter was born in Jefferson City in 1959 and has remained a lifelong resident of Cole County. He holds a high school diploma from Helias High School. Bernskoetter co-owned Art’s Pest Control and operated a cow/calf farm with his wife, Jeannette, establishing a foundation in entrepreneurship and agriculture. He transitioned into public service, spending nearly a decade in the Missouri House of Representatives before being sworn in as a Senator for the 6th Senatorial District in 2019. Bernskoetter has garnered multiple accolades for his legislative efforts, particularly in agriculture and conservation.

Political Ideas

Mike Bernskoetter's political identity is marked by a unique blend of agricultural advocacy and fiscal conservatism. His legislative efforts to rescind voter-approved provisions for paid sick leave and minimum wage indexing suggest a willingness to challenge popular mandates, raising questions about his approach to balancing economic protections with business interests. Despite these fiscally conservative moves, his recognition from conservation and agricultural groups indicates a nuanced stance on industry regulation. Bernskoetter's rhetorical style likely emphasizes local economic impacts and the practicalities of policy on small businesses, creating an intriguing tension between his economic and environmental policy positions.

Campaigns
2022: Missouri State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri Senate Election November 8 District 6

56,424 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Administration
Member
Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
Member
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Member
Fiscal Oversight
Chair
General Laws
Member
Joint Committee on Legislative Research
Chair
Joint Committee on Legislative Research - Personnel Subcommittee
Vice Chair
Joint Committee on Legislative Research - Revision Subcommittee
Member
Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
Vice Chair
2018: Missouri State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri Senate Election November 6 District 6

52,861 votes (73.22%)

Win
2016: Missouri State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives Election November 8 District 59

15,864 votes (100.00%)

Win

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election August 2 District 59

6,643 votes (87.32%)

Win
2014: Missouri State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives Election November 4 District 59

8,824 votes (88.51%)

Win
2012: Missouri State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives Election November 6 District 59

13,406 votes (80.58%)

Win
2010: Missouri State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives Election November 2 District 113

7,744 votes (63.93%)

Win

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election August 3 District 113

3,960 votes (63.61%)

Win