Dean Van Schoiack
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Dean Van Schoiack | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sheila Solon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Ann |
| Children | 2[1] |
Dean Van Schoiack is an American politician. A Republican, he has represented District 9 in the Missouri House of Representatives since first being elected in November 2020.[1][better source needed]
Committee assignments
In 2024, Van Schoiack spoke out against a bill that would outlaw marriage for anyone under 18, saying, "Why is the government getting involved in people's lives like this? What purpose do we have in deciding that a couple who are 16 or 17 years old, their parents say, you know, 'You guys love each other, go ahead and get married, you have my permission.' Why would we stop that?"[2]
In April 2025, Van Schoiack sponsored a bill to restrict animal control from getting warrants to investigate animal cruelty reports, and restrict veterinary care available to confiscated animals. Agriculture and breeder industry lobbyists supported the legislation, however animal care advocates, legal experts, and law enforcement opposed the measure.[3]
- Agriculture Policy
- Downsizing State Government
- Special Committee on Criminal Justice
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Van Schoiack | 4,046 | 56.82% | +0% | |
| Republican | Tina Goodrick | 3,075 | 43.18% | +0% | |
| Total votes | 7,121 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Van Schoiack | 14,047 | 71.26% | +13% | |
| Democratic | Karen Planalp | 5,666 | 28.74% | −13% | |
| Total votes | 19,713 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Van Schoiack | 10,803 | 100.00% | +28.74 | |
| Total votes | 10,803 | 100.00% | |||
References
- 1 2 "Dean Van Schoiack". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on 2021-02-03. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ↑ Gibson, Carl (May 9, 2024). "'Why would we stop that?' Missouri Republicans oppose bill to end child marriage". Alternet. MSN.
- ↑ Erickson, Kurt (2025-04-29). "Lawmakers debate bid to muzzle Missouri's animal cruelty laws". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- 1 2 "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
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