Paul Wieland
Paul Wieland (Republican Party) was a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 22. He assumed office on January 7, 2015. He left office on January 4, 2023.
Wieland (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 22. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Wieland served in the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 112 from 2011 to 2015.
Biography
Wieland's professional experience includes working as a territory manager at NFIB, sales manager at AMI warehouses, and owner of Benderman.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Wieland was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Insurance and Banking Committee, Chair
- Professional Registration Committee
- Small Business and Industry Committee
2019-2020
Wieland was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Insurance and Banking Committee, Chairman
- Professional Registration Committee
- Small Business and Industry Committee, Vice-Chairman
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Insurance and Banking, Chair |
| • Professional Registration |
| • Seniors, Families and Children |
| • Small Business, Insurance and Industry, Vice chair |
| • Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| • Joint Committee on Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wieland served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • General Laws and Pensions, Vice Chair |
| • Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections |
| • Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government |
| • Small Business, Insurance and Industry |
| • Joint Committee on Education |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wieland served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Downsizing State Government |
| • Economic Development |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance Policy, Vice chair |
| • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wieland served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Insurance Policy |
| • Local Government |
| • Retirement |
| • Small Business |
| • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement |
Issues
HHS lawsuit
In August 2013, Wieland and his wife filed suit against the United States Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor, saying that in applying for the Missouri Consolidated Plan for government employees, Wieland was not given the chance to opt out of coverage for contraceptives and abortifacients because of a provision in the Affordable Care Act. Wieland, who is Catholic, said he was seeking a personal exemption on religious grounds, not a reversal of the provision.[1][2]
His case was thrown out by a lower court who claimed he had no standing, but he filed again in September 2014 after his lawyer contended that the Supreme Court decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby gave him standing.[3] No additional information is yet available on this case.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2018
General election
Incumbent Paul Wieland defeated Robert Butler and Richie Camden in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 22 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 22
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Wieland (R) | 58.3 | 40,556 |
 | Robert Butler (D) | 38.7 | 26,903 | |
| Richie Camden (L) | 3.0 | 2,078 | |
| Total votes: 69,537 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Robert Butler defeated Edward Thurman in the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 22 on August 7, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 22
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Butler | 66.9 | 10,706 |
 | Edward Thurman | 33.1 | 5,286 | |
| Total votes: 15,992 | |||
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Republican primary election
Incumbent Paul Wieland advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 22 on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 22
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Wieland | 100.0 | 18,378 |
| Total votes: 18,378 | |||
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2014
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, followed by a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Jeff Roorda was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Paul Wieland was unopposed in the Republican primary. Wieland defeated Roorda in the general election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Paul Wieland |
54.2% | 22,208 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Roorda | 45.8% | 18,774 | |
| Total Votes | 40,982 | |||
2012
Wieland won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 112. Wieland defeated Avery A. Fortenberry in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Daniel E. James (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Wieland Incumbent |
59.1% | 9,284 | |
| Democratic | Daniel James | 40.9% | 6,425 | |
| Total Votes | 15,709 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Paul Wieland Incumbent |
73.6% | 2,207 |
| Avery A. Fortenberry | 26.4% | 790 |
| Total Votes | 2,997 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Wieland won election to the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Jeff Roorda (R) and Richard Blowers (C).[8][9]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 102 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Paul Wieland (R)
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5,928 | |||
| Jeff Roorda (D) | 4,964 | |||
| Richard Blowers (C) | 883 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Wieland's endorsements included:
- Missouri Right to Life[10]
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2022
In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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In 2020, the Missouri 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, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri 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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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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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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See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Missouri State Senate elections, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Huffington Post, "Missouri Legislator Files For Exemption From Contraception Mandate In State Health Plan," August 14, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2013
- ↑ The Missouri Times, "Wieland sues federal government because of civil liberty concerns over the Affordable Care Act," August 14, 2013
- ↑ The Kansas City Star, "Missouri lawmaker challenges Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate," September 8, 2014
- ↑ 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, "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
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri Primary Election - 2010 Primary Election," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - November 2, 2010 General Election," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ The Missouri Times, "Missouri Right to Life releases 2014 endorsements," July 9, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 22 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Mary Coleman (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 112 2011-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
