Judy Baker

Judith W. Baker (born April 10, 1960) is an American Democratic politician, small business owner, and educator from Missouri. She is a former member of the Missouri House of Representatives and a former Region VII Director for the United States Department of Health and Human Services.[1] Baker was a candidate for Missouri State Treasurer in the 2016 election, but was defeated in the general election by Eric Schmitt.[2]

Judy Baker
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 25th district
In office
January 5, 2005 – January 7, 2009
Preceded byVicky Riback Wilson
Succeeded byMary Still
Personal details
Born (1960-04-10) April 10, 1960
Columbia, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Dr. John D. Baker
Children3
ResidenceColumbia, Missouri
EducationUniversity of Missouri (BS)(MA)
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MA)
OccupationProfessor, Health Care Administration

Baker ran for the Missouri Senate in the 2020 general election for Missouri's 19th Senate District.[3][4] She lost to incumbent Caleb Rowden.[5]

Early life and education

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 M.A. in Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1986, and a M.A. in Health Administration from the University of Missouri in 2002.[6] 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 served as an adjunct professor at Columbia College, the University of Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis, and New York University.

Personal life

She resides in Columbia with her husband, Dr. John Baker, a Baptist minister, and three children.[7]

Politics

Judy Baker was first elected to the Missouri House in November 2004, defeating Republican Robert (Bob) Northrup.[8] She ran unopposed in 2006 to earn her second term.[9] While in the Missouri House she founded the bi-partisan "Healthy Missourians" caucus, a group who advocated preventative medicine and responsible approaches to Missouri healthcare.[1]

In 2008 Baker aspired to higher office, running for U.S. 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.[10]

Baker was one of eight Democratic candidates for Missouri Lieutenant Governor in 2012. She came in second to former Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee, who was defeated in the general election by Republican incumbent Peter Kinder.

In the 2016 election cycle, Baker filed as a candidate for Missouri State Treasurer. Her only opponent for the Democratic nomination was Patrick Contreras, of Kansas City, whom she defeated 59% to 41%.[11] She went on to face term-limited Republican State Senator Eric Schmitt of suburban St. Louis, as well as two third-party candidates and a write-in candidate, in the November general election.[12] Schmitt won with 56.65% of the vote, to Baker's 39.15%.[13]

In the 2020 election cycle, Baker was the sole Democratic candidate for the Missouri Senate, District 19, taking on incumbent Caleb Rowden, who was unopposed in the Republican primary.[14] She lost 48.33% to 51.60%.[5]

Electoral History

State Representative
Missouri House of Representatives Democratic Primary Election, August 3, 2004, District 25[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Judy Baker 1,808 41.49%
Democratic Mike Blum 850 19.50%
Democratic Lara Underwood 839 19.25%
Democratic Russel P. Breyfogle, Jr. 552 12.67%
Democratic Duane D. Dimmitt 309 7.09%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 2, 2004, District 25[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Judy Baker 10,811 66.16% +11.89
Republican Robert L. Northrup 5,529 33.84% -8.44
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 7, 2006, District 25[17]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Judy Baker 8,671 100.00% +33.84%

United States Representative
United States House of Representatives Primary Election, August 5, 2008, 9th Congressional District[18]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Judy Baker 22,498 44.12%
Democratic Steve Gaw 15,864 31.11%
Democratic Lyndon Bode 6,565 12.88%
Democratic Ken Jacob 6,060 11.89%
United States House of Representatives Election, November 4, 2008, 9th Congressional District[19]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Judy Baker 152,956 47.49% +11.53
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer 161,031 49.99% -11.46
Libertarian Tamara Millay 8,108 2.52% +0.90

Lieutenant Governor
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Primary Election, August 7, 2012[20]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Susan Montee 131,319 44.93%
Democratic Judy Baker 46,236 15.82%
Democratic Bill Haas 35,044 11.99%
Democratic Sara Lampe 25,955 8.88%
Democratic Dennis Weisenberger 16,149 5.53%
Democratic Jackie Townes McGee 15,493 5.30%
Democratic Becky Lee Plattner 11,080 3.79%
Democratic Fred Kratky 10,976 3.76%

Treasurer
Missouri Treasurer Primary Election, August 2, 2016[20]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Judy Baker 182,218 59.25%
Democratic Pat Contreras 125,338 40.75%
Missouri Treasurer Election, November 8, 2016[20]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Judy Baker 1,078,063 39.37% -11.07
Republican Eric Schmitt 1,545,582 56.45% +11.02
Libertarian Sean O'Toole 78,543 2.87% -1.16
Green Carol Hexem 35.923 1.31% +1.31

State Senate
Missouri Senate Election, November 3, 2020, District 19[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Judy Baker 47,367 48.33% -0.45
Republican Caleb Rowden 50,570 51.60% +0.38
Write-in James Coyne 72 0.07% +0.07

References
  1. Secretary Sebelius Announces New HHS Regional Directors News Release Archived 2009-12-01 at the Wayback Machine www.HHS.gov, November 17, 2009
  2. Wagman, Jake. "New lt. gov. candidate hints at fracture in Democratic unity". Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  3. Klinge, Naomi (October 10, 2019). "Former state representative Judy Baker announces bid for state senate". KOMU-TV. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  4. Lucas, Judy (October 10, 2019). "Former Missouri politician announces new campaign". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  5. "All Results - General Election, November 3, 2020". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  6. "Judy Baker bio". Missouri Secretary of State. 2005-01-15. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  7. "Baker For Missouri-Bio". Candidate via Facebook site. 2012-01-22. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  8. "2004 Election results". Missouri Secretary of State website. 2004. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  9. "2006 Election results". Missouri Secretary of State website. 2006. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  10. "Judy Baker leaves Obama administration". The Columbia Tribune. 2011-12-12. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  11. IT, Missouri Secretary of State -. "State of Missouri - Election Night Results". enrarchives.sos.mo.gov. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  12. "SOS, Missouri - Elections: Offices Filed in Candidate Filing". s1.sos.mo.gov. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  13. IT, Missouri Secretary of State -. "State of Missouri - Election Night Results". enr.sos.mo.gov. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  14. IT, Missouri Secretary of State -. "UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing List, 2020 Primary Election". s1.sos.mo.gov. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
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