Judy Baker
Judy Baker | |
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Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 25th district |
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In office 2005–2009 |
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Preceded by | Vicky Riback Wilson |
Succeeded by | Mary Still |
Personal details | |
Born | Columbia, Missouri |
April 10, 1960
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Dr. John D. Baker |
Residence | Columbia, Missouri |
Alma mater | University of Missouri, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary |
Occupation | consultant, adjunct professor |
Religion | Baptist |
Judith W. "Judy" Baker (born April 10, 1960) is a Democratic politician and educator from Missouri. She is a former member of the Missouri House of Representatives and a former Region VII Director for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.[1] Baker is a candidate for Missouri State Treasurer in the 2016 election.[2]
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Early life, education and family
Judy Baker was born in Columbia, Missouri to elementary school teacher Beverly (Briggs) Wall and physician Dr. Norman Wall. Her father was a military doctor, which prompted several moves for the family during her youth. Baker graduated in 1978 from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. She went on to obtain a B.S. in Educational Psychology from the University of Missouri in 1981, a master's degree in Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1986, and a master's degree in Health Administration from the University of Missouri in 2002.[3] Prior to entering politics Baker worked a variety of jobs in the healthcare management field until starting her own consulting firm, Cura Advantage. Baker has also served as an adjunct professor at Columbia College. She resides in Columbia with her husband, Dr. John Baker, a Baptist minister, and three children.[4]
Politics
Judy Baker was first elected to the Missouri House in November 2004, defeating Republican Robert (Bob) Northrup.[5] She ran unopposed in 2006 to earn her second term.[6] While in the Missouri House she founded the bi-partisan "Healthy Missourians" caucus, a group who advocated preventative medicine and responsible approaches to Missouri healhcare.[7]
In 2008 Baker aspired to higher office, running for US Congress in Missouri's 9th Congressional District to replace Kenny Hulshof. After beating three fellow Democrats in the August primary Baker lost a close November general election to Republican and fellow State Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer. Following the defeat Baker returned to the private sector and teaching at Columbia College until November, 2009 when she was appointed the regional HHS director by Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Baker would hold that position for just over two years until resigning in early December, 2011.[8]
Election results
Missouri's 9th congressional district election, 2008 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 161,031 | 49.99 | |
Democratic | Judy Baker | 152,956 | 47.49 | |
Libertarian | Tamara Millay | 8,108 | 2.52 | |
Total votes | 322,095 | 100.00 | ||
Republican hold |
References
- ↑ Secretary Sebelius Announces New HHS Regional Directors News Release www.HHS.gov, November 17, 2009
- ↑ http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/new-lt-gov-candidate-hints-at-fracture-in-democratic-unity/article_013b7a60-42b9-11e1-876f-001a4bcf6878.html
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- Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2005-2006. Jefferson City, MO: Secretary of State.
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- Missouri House of Representatives - Representative Judy Baker (D) 25th District official MO House website
- www.showmebaker.com
- Candidate page at Facebook
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- U.S. Congress campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Follow the Money - Judy Baker
- Judy Baker at DMOZ
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