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Roy Dean Blunt (born January 10, 1950) is an American politician who served as a United States senator from Missouri from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd Missouri Secretary of State (1985–1993) and U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th congressional district (1997–2011).
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Dec 6, 2022 · Missouri's senior senator, who is leaving office in January, thanked voters and colleagues and urged bipartisan cooperation. He also praised local officials and his work on policy and legislation.
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Blunt’s political resume dwarfs those of many of his contemporaries. He served as Greene County clerk for 12 years before becoming the first Republican in more than a half-century to be elected secretary of state. After an unsuccessful bid for governor in 1992, Blunt became president of Southwest Baptist University before his election in 1996 to Co...
Since entering Congress in 1997, Blunt was often at the center of some of the most prominent issues in American politics and policy. He said that establishing the continuity of government after the 9/11 terrorist attacks was likely one of the toughest challenges of his political career. In addition to dealing with the fallout from the 2008 economic...
Blunt was one of several Republicans who came to prominence in the 1970s at a time when Democrats were still a major force in the state. People like Blunt, Kit Bond, John Danforth and John Ashcroft often had to persuade voters who typically backed Democratic candidates to support their statewide endeavors. They also had to work with Democratic offi...
The retiring Republican senator reflects on his bipartisan work and his role in the House and Senate. He also discusses the challenges and changes of Missouri politics and the Senate rules.
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Mar 8, 2021 · WASHINGTON — Roy Blunt of Missouri, the No. 4 Senate Republican, announced on Monday that he would not seek re-election in 2022, the latest in a string of party veterans who have opted...
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- Roy Blunt steps aside and spurs scramble for a Missouri U.S. Senate seat. Beginning with“a personal message from Roy” the Republican senator announced he would be retiring in 2022 after two terms, ending a lengthy and consequential time in public service.
- Medicaid expansion finally becomes reality. Many thought the debate over Medicaid expansion ended last year when voters approved a constitutional amendment providing access to people who earn up to around $18,000 a year.
- Tishaura Jones becomes St. Louis’ first Black woman mayor. St. Louis went through an unusual election cycle this year. It was the first election featuring the approval voting system, in which voters chose as many people as they wanted in the first round, with the top vote-getters going to an April runoff.
- COVID-19 vaccines and mask mandates dominate the discourse. The COVID-19 vaccine rollout wasn’t smooth: When shots were scarce in urban areas, many people traveled into rural Missouri to get their doses.
Mar 8, 2021 · The Missouri senator, who turned 71 in January, announced his decision to quit politics after 14 general elections. His departure leaves a vacant seat for Republicans to defend in a state that Democrats can compete in.
Dec 6, 2022 · Missouri's senior Senator, Roy Blunt, delivered his final address on the Senate floor on December 6, 2022. He highlighted his achievements, praised bipartisan cooperation and received a standing ovation from his colleagues.
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