Rebecca McClanahan
Encyclopedia
Rebecca McClanahan is a former Democratic
Representative of the second district of the Missouri House of Representatives
, including parts of Putnam, Sullivan
, and Adair
counties. She was defeated in the 2010 general election by Zachary Wyatt
. McClanahan is a lifelong nurse and educator.
with her husband Marvin, a retired long-time radio host at KIRX
and KTUF
. They have two sons, Andrew and Bryan. Andrew lives in Alabama
with his wife Astrid, and Bryan lives in Columbia, Missouri
. She was born October 23, 1951 in Moberly, Missouri
. She was a professor of nursing at Truman State University
and a mental health
nursing consultant. She taught at Truman for over 30 years, after graduating from Northeast Missouri State University, which is now Truman, with her Bachelor of Science
in Nursing in 1975. She went on to earn her Master's degree
in Nursing from the University of Missouri
in 1982 and then her Doctoral Candidacy at the University of Kansas
.
regular session, McClanahan sponsored House Bill 627, which "requires the installation of carbon monoxide detection devices
in certain residential properties." This bill received a hearing in the House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety, but was not passed. This bill was filed again in 2008. Rebecca McClanahan has also cosponsored well over 30 other bills and one proposed constitutional amendment.
McClanahan currently serves on the Committee of Agriculture Policy, the Appropriations Committee for Health, Mental Health, and Social Services the Committee for Higher Education, and the MoHealthNet Oversight Committee.
resident Thom Van Vleck, whom she defeated by 1,457 votes. The 2008 race was remarkable for the large sum of money spent.
of Novinger
. Wyatt is a former intern for United States Senator
Kit Bond
. The 2010 campaign was remarkable for the robocall
s placed into the district. The calls displayed on Caller ID as originating from the Adair County Ambulance District, however District officials disavowed the calls. McClanahan's campaign speculated the calls originated from Wyatt and his "anonymous supporters". Wyatt and his campaign denied any prior knowledge of the calls and condemned them, describing them as "back-room politics" and further called on McClanahan "to apolgize for her false accusations.". Later Wyatt said: "I knew my team was not behind it and I believe the voters of the district knew that was not my style and they really didn't pay attention to that information because they knew I would never do anything like that, and I wouldn't." Evidence later showed that the Missouri State Republican Party was responsible for the robocalls and paid Survey St. Louis LLC $2,135.25 for the service. The donation was listed in support of Zachary Wyatt. Similar purchases were made by the Missouri Republican Party in support of four other State Representative candidates: John W. Cauthorn
, Jay Houghton, Craig Redmon, and Lindell Shumake
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Representative of the second district of the Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri House of Representatives
The Missouri House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly. It has 163 members, representing districts with an average size of 31,000 residents. House members are elected for two-year terms during general elections held in even-numbered years.In 1992 Missouri...
, including parts of Putnam, Sullivan
Sullivan County, Missouri
Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. In 2010, the population was 6,714. Its county seat is Milan.-History:Sullivan County, Missouri encompasses of high glaciated prairie covered by steep rolling hills and numerous creeks and streams in north central Missouri...
, and Adair
Adair County, Missouri
Adair County is a county located in northeast Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 25,607. Its county seat is Kirksville. The county was organized in 1841 and is named in honor of Kentucky Governor John Adair....
counties. She was defeated in the 2010 general election by Zachary Wyatt
Zachary Wyatt
Zachary Wyatt is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Wyatt represents the 2nd District, encompassing Adair county, Putnam county, and a part of Sullivan county.-Personal life:...
. McClanahan is a lifelong nurse and educator.
Early life
Rebecca Payne McClanahan lives in Kirksville, MissouriKirksville, Missouri
Kirksville is the county seat of Adair County, Missouri, United States. It is located in Benton Township. The population was 17,505 at the 2010 census. Kirksville also anchors a micropolitan area that comprises Adair and Schuyler counties. The city is perhaps best known as the location of Truman...
with her husband Marvin, a retired long-time radio host at KIRX
KIRX
KIRX is a radio station licensed to the city of Kirksville, Missouri and serves the northeast Missouri area.- History :...
and KTUF
KTUF
KTUF is a radio station licensed to the city of Kirksville, Missouri, USA, and serves the northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa area.- History :...
. They have two sons, Andrew and Bryan. Andrew lives in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
with his wife Astrid, and Bryan lives in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the...
. She was born October 23, 1951 in Moberly, Missouri
Moberly, Missouri
Moberly is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. According to the 2008 census bureau estimate, the population was 14,227. The city was incorporated 1868. The Moberly Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Randolph County....
. She was a professor of nursing at Truman State University
Truman State University
Truman State University is a public liberal arts and sciences university in Missouri, United States and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. About 6,000 students attend Truman, pursuing degrees in 43 undergraduate and 9 Graduate programs. It is located in Kirksville in...
and a mental health
Mental health
Mental health describes either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder. From perspectives of the discipline of positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and...
nursing consultant. She taught at Truman for over 30 years, after graduating from Northeast Missouri State University, which is now Truman, with her Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Nursing in 1975. She went on to earn her Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in Nursing from the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
in 1982 and then her Doctoral Candidacy at the University of Kansas
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
.
Legislative History
During the 94th General AssemblyMissouri General Assembly
The Missouri General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Missouri. The bicameral General Assembly is composed of a 34-member Senate, and a 163-member House of Representatives. Members of both houses of the General Assembly are subject to term limits...
regular session, McClanahan sponsored House Bill 627, which "requires the installation of carbon monoxide detection devices
Carbon monoxide detector
A carbon monoxide detector or CO detector is a device that detects the presence of the carbon monoxide gas in order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. CO is a colorless and odorless compound produced by incomplete combustion. It is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it is...
in certain residential properties." This bill received a hearing in the House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety, but was not passed. This bill was filed again in 2008. Rebecca McClanahan has also cosponsored well over 30 other bills and one proposed constitutional amendment.
McClanahan currently serves on the Committee of Agriculture Policy, the Appropriations Committee for Health, Mental Health, and Social Services the Committee for Higher Education, and the MoHealthNet Oversight Committee.
Reelection Campaign 2008
McClanahan was challenged for her seat by GreentopGreentop, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 427 people, 190 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was 521.4 people per square mile . There were 221 housing units at an average density of 269.9 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.89% White, 0.23%...
resident Thom Van Vleck, whom she defeated by 1,457 votes. The 2008 race was remarkable for the large sum of money spent.
Reelection Campaign 2010
McClanahan was defeated for the 2nd district seat by United States Air Force veteran, Zachary WyattZachary Wyatt
Zachary Wyatt is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Wyatt represents the 2nd District, encompassing Adair county, Putnam county, and a part of Sullivan county.-Personal life:...
of Novinger
Novinger, Missouri
Novinger is a city in Nineveh Township, Adair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 456 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kirksville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Novinger is located at ....
. Wyatt is a former intern for United States Senator
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
Kit Bond
Kit Bond
Christopher Samuel "Kit" Bond is a former United States Senator from Missouri and a member of the Republican Party. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986, he defeated Democrat Harriett Woods by a margin of 53%-47%. He was re-elected in 1992, 1998, and 2004...
. The 2010 campaign was remarkable for the robocall
Robocall
Robocall is a term for an automated phone call that uses both a computerized autodialer and a computer-delivered pre-recorded message. The implication is that a "robocall" resembles a telephone call from a robot...
s placed into the district. The calls displayed on Caller ID as originating from the Adair County Ambulance District, however District officials disavowed the calls. McClanahan's campaign speculated the calls originated from Wyatt and his "anonymous supporters". Wyatt and his campaign denied any prior knowledge of the calls and condemned them, describing them as "back-room politics" and further called on McClanahan "to apolgize for her false accusations.". Later Wyatt said: "I knew my team was not behind it and I believe the voters of the district knew that was not my style and they really didn't pay attention to that information because they knew I would never do anything like that, and I wouldn't." Evidence later showed that the Missouri State Republican Party was responsible for the robocalls and paid Survey St. Louis LLC $2,135.25 for the service. The donation was listed in support of Zachary Wyatt. Similar purchases were made by the Missouri Republican Party in support of four other State Representative candidates: John W. Cauthorn
John W. Cauthorn
John W. Cauthorn is the current 21st District representative to the Missouri House of Representatives and former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate.-Personal life:...
, Jay Houghton, Craig Redmon, and Lindell Shumake