Caleb Rowden
Caleb Rowden | |
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President pro tempore of the Missouri Senate | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Dave Schatz |
Majority Leader of the Missouri Senate | |
In office January 9, 2019 – January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Mike Kehoe |
Succeeded by | Cindy O'Laughlin |
Member of the Missouri Senate from the 19th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 4, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Kurt Schaefer |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
In office January 7, 2013 – January 4, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Jason Kander |
Succeeded by | Cheri Toalson Reisch |
Personal details | |
Born | (1982-10-22) October 22, 1982 (age 41) Joplin, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Aubrey |
Education | University of Missouri, Columbia |
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Musical career | |
Origin | Columbia, Missouri |
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Instruments | guitar, vocals |
Years active | 2004-present |
Labels | Slanted Records |
Website | Official website |
Musical artist | |
Caleb Rowden is an American musician, worship leader, and politician. He is a member of the Missouri State Senate for District 19, having served since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Rowden previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017.[1][2] In November 2018, Rowden was elected by his Republican colleagues to be the majority leader in the Missouri Senate's 2019 session.[3] In October 2023, he announced his candidacy in the 2024 Missouri Secretary of State election.[4]
Music career
Rowden first burst through the CCM rock music scene in 2006 when he his first single, “You Are Holy.” The vertical worship track from debut album Free From Ordinary made an impressive climb up the AC charts with heavy play in major markets and boasted a three week run at number 1 on KLTY in Dallas. He had a namestake band which features Rowden on Lead Vocals, Piano and Guitar, James “Weezul” Adams on lead guitar, Cody James on Bass, and Matt Buerky on drums.[5]
Missouri Senate
Rowden later used his talents into another career in politics. Rowden was first elected in 2017, and he was chosen to be the majority leader for the 2019 session.
Committee assignments
- Administration (Vice-Chairman)
- Gubernatorial Appointments (Vice-Chairman)
- Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics (Chairman)
- Select Committee on Redistricting
- Missouri Arts Council Trust Fund Board of Trustees
- Missouri Justice Reinvestment Task Force
- Missouri State Capitol Commission
Political issues
Rowden is an advocate for charter schools and tax-credit scholarships for private schools, and has received multiple donations from Rex Sinquefield. He introduced a bill in his final term to establish charters in Boone County, Missouri, despite wide opposition from local school boards and superintendents.[6]
Personal life
Rowden is married to Aubrey Rowden, the co-owner of Love Tree Studios, a wedding photography company. They have two children.[7] Rowden himself owns Clarius Interactive, a media and marketing company.[8] He attended the University of Missouri.[9] Rowden is also a professional musician and recording artist who released 2 CCM rock albums and have huge radio single with MADE[5]
Electoral history
State representative
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Rowden | 1,099 | 40.61 | N/A | |
Republican | Dennis Smith | 701 | 25.91 | N/A | |
Republican | Mike Becker | 491 | 18.14 | N/A | |
Republican | Chris Dwyer | 415 | 15.34 | N/A | |
Total votes | 2,706 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Rowden | 7,996 | 51.02 | ||
Democratic | Ken Jacob | 7,676 | 48.98 | ||
Total votes | 15,672 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Rowden | 5,249 | 63.19 | ||
Democratic | Thomas Pauley | 3,058 | 36.81 | ||
Total votes | 8,307 | 100 |
State Senate
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Rowden | 45,335 | 51.22 | ||
Democratic | Stephen Webber | 43,179 | 48.78 | ||
Total votes | 88,514 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Rowden | 50,570 | 51.60 | +0.38 | |
Democratic | Judy Baker | 47,367 | 48.33 | −0.45 | |
Write-In | James Coyne | 72 | 0.07 | +0.07 | |
Total votes | 98,009 | 100 |
References
- ^ McDowell, Maya (August 24, 2015). "Rep. Caleb Rowden running for Missouri Senate". The Missourian. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ O'Connor, Emily (November 8, 2016). "Rowden edges Webber in 19th District Senate race". The Missourian. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ Keller, Rudi (November 8, 2018). "Columbia's Caleb Rowden chosen as state Senate majority leader". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ Staff, Missourian (2023-10-22). "Caleb Rowden announces his intent to run for Missouri secretary of state". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 6, 2008. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Hanshaw, Annelise (2024-04-01). "Caleb Rowden pushes for charter schools in his county over objections from local districts • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "Image". calebrowden.com. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Senator Caleb Rowden | Missouri Senate". Senate.mo.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ^ "PROFILE: Caleb Rowden (R)". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ a b c d e "State of Missouri - Election Night Results".
External links
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- Official website
Missouri House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by | Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 44th district 2013–2017 | Succeeded by |
Missouri Senate | ||
Preceded by | Member of the Missouri Senate from the 19th district 2017–present | Incumbent |
Preceded by | Majority Leader of the Missouri Senate 2019–2023 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | President pro tempore of the Missouri Senate 2023–present | Incumbent |
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- Mike Kehoe, President
- Caleb Rowden, President pro tempore
- Cindy O'Laughlin, Majority Leader
- Doug Beck, Minority Leader
- Dean Plocher, Speaker
- Mike Henderson, Speaker pro tempore
- Jonathan Patterson, Majority Leader
- Crystal Quade, Minority Leader
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