Lee's Summit Republican is new Missouri House Speaker after beating right-wing challenger
Lee's Summit, won over the vast majority of Republicans and Democrats for the top leadership role in the Missouri House. Conservative state Rep. Justin Sparks only got 10 votes in his long-shot bid.
Jon Patterson wins race for Missouri House speaker over right-wing challenger
In the House, state Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, won an overwhelming victory over a challenger from within the Republican conference, state Rep. Justin Sparks. Patterson was helped to the 152-10 victory by votes from minority Democrats.
Missouri Legislature starts new session, elects new Speaker of the House
The 103rd Missouri General Assembly convened on Wednesday, marking the start of a new legislative session.Rep. Jon Patterson, a surgeon from Lee's Summit, took
Patterson picked as Speaker of the Missouri House
Republican state Rep. Jon Patterson, of Lee's Summit, makes Missouri history as the first Asian American Speaker of the House after a slight hiccup in the voting process. The Missouri House of Representatives and Senate met Wednesday in its first day of session of 2025.
Jon Patterson easily wins race for Missouri House speaker over right-wing challenger
State Rep. Justin Sparks’ gamble to prevent state Rep. Jon Patterson from winning the Missouri House speakership failed spectacularly Wednesday, when only 10 members voted to support his ...
New speaker of Missouri House mopping up mess left by his predecessor
The new leader of the Missouri House spent part of his first official day cleaning up messes left by his scandal-plagued predecessor. Within hours of being sworn in, House Speaker Jon Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican,
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Missouri legislature opens with big question: Can Republicans get along with each other?
Schisms between GOP leadership and more conservative members have been an ongoing storyline in recent legislative history.
Missouri lawmakers return to work, select new speaker
The new House speaker outlines his priorities, focusing on foster children, public safety, youth mental health, and ...
Missouri General Assembly elects first-of-their-kind leaders
The Missouri General Assembly started the year by making history. Senator Cindy O’Laughlin was unanimously elected as the ...