Dan Houx is an American politician and businessman who was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025, representing the 54th district. He was first elected in 2016.

Early life and education

Houx was born and raised in Warrensburg, Missouri. He graduated from the Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri.[1]

Career

In addition to his career in politics, Houx has worked as a homebuilder, real estate developer, and real estate agent. Houx was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2016, defeating Democratic nominee Bob Gregory. He was re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022.[2][3]

Electoral history

Houx had no opponents run against him in Republican primaries, and was thus nominated each time by default.

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2016, District 54[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dan Houx 10,100 66.43%
Democratic Bob Gregory 4,098 26.95%
Libertarian Steve Daugherty 1,006 6.62%
Total votes 15,204 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 6, 2018, District 54[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dan Houx 9,201 70.41% +3.98
Democratic James Williams 3,866 29.59% +2.64
Total votes 13,067 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 54[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dan Houx 12,428 74.81% +4.40
Democratic James Williams 4,184 25.19% −4.40
Total votes 16,612 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 54[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dan Houx 9,475 100.00% +25.19
Total votes 9,475 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "State Representative Dan Houx (R)". services.statescape.com. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  2. ^ "Representative Dan Houx". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  3. ^ "Dan Houx". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  4. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. November 30, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  7. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
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