Terry L. Witte
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Terry L. Witte is an attorney, and a former Democratic
member of the Missouri House of Representatives
. He represented the 10th District of Missouri, which includes Pike county and parts of Lincoln, Audrain, Calloway, and Montgomery counties. He resides in Vandalia, Missouri
, with his wife, Linda. They have two children, Jonathan and Aaron.
He was born in Montgomery City, Missouri
, and served in the United States Army
from 1972-1974. He went on to the University of Missouri
, where he received a B.S. in education in 1977 and a J.D.
in 1980. He currently has his own law practice in Vandalia, Missouri.
He is a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church
, the Vandalia Rotary Club
, Quail Unlimited, the National Rifle Association
, and the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission, as well as many civic and community organizations.
He was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2002, winning reelection in 2004, 2006, and 2008. Witte was term-limted from running for the House in 2010, so his wife Linda ran. She was defeated by Jay Houghton. Terry Witte served as Deputy Minority Whip for his first two terms.
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...
member 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...
. He represented the 10th District of Missouri, which includes Pike county and parts of Lincoln, Audrain, Calloway, and Montgomery counties. He resides in Vandalia, Missouri
Vandalia, Missouri
Vandalia is a city in Audrain and Ralls Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 2,529 at the 2000 census.Col. Aaron McPike, who founded Vandalia in 1874, called Vandalia "Queen of the Prairie". Vast rolling prairies had underlying coal and refractory types of clay...
, with his wife, Linda. They have two children, Jonathan and Aaron.
He was born in Montgomery City, Missouri
Montgomery City, Missouri
Montgomery City is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,442 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County.-Geography:Montgomery City is located at...
, and served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1972-1974. He went on to 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...
, where he received a B.S. in education in 1977 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
in 1980. He currently has his own law practice in Vandalia, Missouri.
He is a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
, the Vandalia Rotary Club
Rotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
, Quail Unlimited, the National Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
The National Rifle Association of America is an American non-profit 501 civil rights organization which advocates for the protection of the Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights and the promotion of firearm ownership rights as well as marksmanship, firearm safety, and the protection...
, and the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission, as well as many civic and community organizations.
He was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2002, winning reelection in 2004, 2006, and 2008. Witte was term-limted from running for the House in 2010, so his wife Linda ran. She was defeated by Jay Houghton. Terry Witte served as Deputy Minority Whip for his first two terms.