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Roy Dean Blunt[1] (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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Roy Blunt. Fall 2023. Visiting Fellow. Following a distinguished career in public service, Senator Blunt left the U.S. Congress in January 2023 after representing Missouri for 12 years in the United States Senate and 14 years in the United States House of Representatives.
- U.S. Senate: 2011-Present
- U.S. House of Representatives: 1996-2010
- President of Southwest Baptist University: 1993-1996
- Missouri Secretary of State: 1985-1992
- Greene County Clerk: 1972-1984
Blunt won two elections to the U.S. Senate, eventually becoming the fourth-ranking Republican in the chamber. Blunt serves as the ranking member for the Committee on Rules and Administration as well as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies. He also serves on the...
Blunt’s tenure in Congress began in 1996 when he won Missouri’s 7th Congressional District by a wide margin over his Democratic opponent. After a year in the House, Blunt was appointed Chief Deputy Whip before ascending to House Majority Whip in 2002. He also briefly served as acting Majority Leader. During his time in the House, Blunt served on th...
Blunt returned to his alma mater, Southwest Baptist University, to serve as president for four years before turning his attention to Capitol Hill. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 1970 with a degree in history. He is the first person in his family to graduate from college, according to his U.S. Senate bio.
Blunt won his bid for Missouri secretary of statein 1985, becoming the first Republican to hold the office in four decades, according to his U.S. Senate bio. He was re-elected to the position with 61 percent of the vote in 1988.
Blunt’s first elected position was as Greene County Clerk — which he won three times. While serving his third term, Blunt attempted to break into statewide politics with a bid for lieutenant governor, winning the 1980 Republican primary but losing the general election. Kaitlyn Schallhorn contributed to this report.
Mar 8, 2021 · Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who turned 71 in January, announced his retirement via video Monday, citing his decades of public service as a factor in his decision.
Dec 21, 2022 · Retiring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, after throwing a ceremonial first pitch on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, during the annual Bi-State Softball Showdown between Illinois and Missouri’s...
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May 5, 2017 · Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has been a member of Congress since 1997. 1. Roy Blunt was born Jan. 10, 1950, in Niangua, Missouri. He grew up on a dairy farm. 2. He received a bachelor's degree in...
