Ed Emery (Missouri politician)
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| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 31st district |
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Assumed office January 9, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | David Pearce |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 126th district | |
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In office January 2003 – January 5, 2011 |
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| Succeeded by | Denny Hoskins |
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May 25, 1950 Nevada, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Emery |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Lamar, Missouri |
| Alma mater | Missouri University of Science and Technology |
Edgar G. H. Emery (born May 25, 1950) is an American businessman and Republican member of the Missouri Senate, representing parts of southwestern Missouri. He is also a former state representative, serving from 2003 until 2011.
Emery was first elected in 2012 with 64% of the vote over Democrat Charles A. Burton. He was an unsuccessful candidate for state senator in 2010.
Emery and his wife, Rebecca, have 4 children; Elizabeth, Samuel, Daniel, and Paul. They reside in Lamar, Missouri.
Emery is opposed to the expansion of Medicaid and to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). He also is a strong supporter of school choice, stating in 2016 that "when parents have choices, they get involved" and public schools focus on the "strength of the institution" instead of student achievement.
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