Dean Van Schoiack

Dean Van Schoiack is an American politician in the Missouri House of Representatives, first elected in November 2020 to represent District 9, and is a member of the Republican Party.^{[1][better source needed]}

Dean Van Schoiack
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 9th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2021
Preceded by	Sheila Solon
Personal details
Born	St. Joseph
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Ann
Children	2^[1]

Missouri House of Representatives

In 2024, Van Schoiack spoke out against a bill that would outlaw marriage for anyone under 18, saying, "Why is the government getting involved in people's lives like this? What purpose do we have in deciding that a couple who are 16 or 17 years old, their parents say, you know, 'You guys love each other, go ahead and get married, you have my permission.' Why would we stop that?"^[2]

Committee assignments

• Agriculture Policy
• Downsizing State Government
• Special Committee on Criminal Justice

Electoral history

Missouri House of Representatives Republican Primary, August 4, 2020, District 9 ^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Dean Van Schoiack	4,046	56.82%	+0%
	Republican	Tina Goodrick	3,075	43.18%	+0%
Total votes			7,121	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 9 ^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Dean Van Schoiack	14,047	71.26%	+13%
	Democratic	Karen Planalp	5,666	28.74%	-13%
Total votes			19,713	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 9^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Dean Van Schoiack	10,803	100.00%	+28.74
Total votes			10,803	100.00%

References

1. "Dean Van Schoiack". Ballotpedia. from the original on 2021-02-03. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
2. Gibson, Carl (May 9, 2024). "'Why would we stop that?' Missouri Republicans oppose bill to end child marriage". Alternet. MSN.
3. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
4. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.