Mike Cierpiot
Republican member of the Missouri Senate
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Mike Cierpiot (born January 14, 1953) is an American politician. He is a member of the Missouri Senate from the 8th district, serving since 2018. He previously represented the 30th district in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Mike Cierpiot | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Will Kraus |
| House Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office August 2015 – November 2017 | |
| Succeeded by | Rob Vescovo |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 8th district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – November 7, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Marshall |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 30th district | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Yates |
| Succeeded by | Chris Molendorp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1953 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Connie J. Cierpiot |
| Children | Patrick and Lucas Cierpiot |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri–Kansas City |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Network engineer |
Political career
Cierpiot served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2011 until 2017.[1] From 2011 to 2013, he represented District 56. From 2013 to 2017, he represented District 30. Before becoming a representative, he was a committee member of the Jackson County Republican Party from 1993 to 2003.[2] Due to Missouri's term limits, Cierpiot term as a state representative ended in 2018.[3]
In November after the 2012 election, Cierpiot was selected by House Republicans as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader.[4] In August 2015, Cierpiot was selected by House Republicans as the Majority Floor Leader.
In November 2017, Cierpiot won a special election to the Missouri Senate 50-42% in District 8.[5]
Political views
Cierpiot describes himself as a conservative, and favors reducing government restrictions on business. He has expressed support for the use of tax incentives in an attempt to attract business to Missouri.[6] He has expressed concern that western cities in Missouri are losing jobs to Kansas.[7]
On September 12, 2012, Cierpiot controversially voted to overturn Governor Jay Nixon's veto of SB749. The bill allowed health insurance providers to refuse to provide coverage for contraception based on moral convictions.[8]
In 2012, Cierpiot endorsed the Missouri Public Prayer Amendment to the state constitution, which was approved by Missouri voters on August 7, 2012.[9]
In 2014, Cierpiot voted in favor of reducing income taxes on individuals in Missouri,[10] and against the use of red light cameras in the state.[11]
Cierpiot sponsored bills in 2024 and 2025 to allow utility companies to charge residents on projected rates, rather than historic rates. The Consumers Council of Missouri estimated that bills could increase more than 10% under the legislation[12] Watch groups noted that Cierpoit's chief of staff is married to a Spire lobbyist, suggesting a conflict of interest. Mike Kehoe signed the bill into law in April 2025.[13]
Legislative assignments
In addition to his position as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Mike Cierpiot is an ex officio member of all committees of the House, as well as a member of the following committees:[14]
- Elementary And Secondary Education
- Leadership For Missouri Issue Development (vice chair)
- Utilities (communications, energy, environmental and transportation)[15]
- Issue Development Standing Committee On Cowboy Caucus On Agricultural Issues
- Missouri Sportsman Issue Development
- Joint Committee on Missouri's Promise
- Oral Health Issue Development
Electoral history
State representative
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 10,370 | 63.40% | +0.84 | |
| Democratic | Dave Coffman | 5,986 | 36.60% | −0.84 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 11,335 | 60.81% | −2.59 | |
| Democratic | Shere Alam | 7,306 | 39.19% | +2.59 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 7,329 | 100.00% | +39.19 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 15,509 | 100.00% | ||
State Senate
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 12,852 | 50.34% | −49.66 | |
| Democratic | Hillary Shields | 10,872 | 42.59% | +42.59 | |
| Independent | Jacob Turk | 1,806 | 7.07 | +7.07 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 16,836 | 89.02% | ||
| Republican | Leonard Jonas Hughes IV | 2,076 | 10.98% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 41,150 | 54.66% | +4.32 | |
| Democratic | Hillary Shields | 34,127 | 45.34% | +3.75 | |
| Total votes | 75,277 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cierpiot | 38,018 | 55.81% | +1.15 | |
| Democratic | Antoine Jennings | 30,100 | 44.19% | −1.15 | |
| Total votes | 68,118 | 100.00% | |||
Personal life
Cierpiot was born January 14, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri.[24] He was educated at Longview Community College and the University of Missouri–Kansas City.[25] He is married to Connie J. Cierpiot, who also served in the Missouri House of Representatives,[26] and they have two sons and two grandchildren.[27]
In addition to his career as a legislator, Cierpiot was once a network engineer for AT&T.[28]
Cierpiot and his family attend First Church of the Nazarene, in Blue Springs.
