Phil Christofanelli
Phil Christofanelli | |
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Christofanelli at the 2017 Young Americans for Liberty National Convention | |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| In office January 2022 – January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Schnelting (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Terri Violet |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 105th district | |
| In office January 4, 2017 – January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Parkinson |
| Succeeded by | Adam Schwadron (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1989 or 1990 (age 35–36) Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | St. Peters, Missouri, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis (BA, JD) |
Philip Christofanelli (born 1989/90) is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives.
Biography
Christofanelli graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, and graduated from Washington University School of Law in 2021. He was elected to the Missouri Republican State Committee at age 21, and interned for U.S. Representative Dan Benishek in 2013, later serving as his press spokesman.[1][2]
Christofanelli ran for the House in 2016 to succeed retiring Representative Mark Parkinson. At age 27, Christofanelli was the youngest member of the Missouri House of Representatives.[2][3]
In 2024, term-limited Christofanelli ran for Missouri State Senate from district 23, and lost the Republican primary to Adam Schnelting. Terri Violet, a former St. Peters alderwoman, won the race to fill Christofanelli's state house seat.[4]
Political positions
Christofanelli opposes abortion.[5][6] He supports gun rights.[7] He supports a right-to-work law for Missouri.[8]
Personal life
Christofanelli discussed being gay during an interview in 2021,[9] when he was one of two openly gay Republicans serving in the Missouri House of Representatives.[10] Christofanelli was vocal about his opposition of a proposed bill in 2023 that would prohibit the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity in public and charter schools.[11]
Christofanelli lives in St. Peters, Missouri.[12]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Christofanelli | 12,859 | 61.49% | |
| Democratic | Brian D. Stiens | 7,526 | 35.99% | |
| Green | Tim Hammack | 528 | 2.53% | |
| Total votes | 20,913 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Christofanelli | 10,410 | 55.52% | −5.97 | |
| Democratic | Scott Cernicek | 7,941 | 42.35% | +6.36 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Slantz | 398 | 2.12% | +2.12 | |
| Total votes | 18,749 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Christofanelli | 12,704 | 58.07% | +2.55 | |
| Democratic | Christine Hyman | 9,172 | 41.93% | −0.42 | |
| Total votes | 21,876 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Christofenalli | 7,978 | 55.67% | −2.40 | |
| Democratic | Gregory Upchurch | 6,353 | 44.33% | +2.40 | |
| Total votes | 14,331 | 100.00% | |||
References
- ^ "Phil Christofanelli's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ a b Burke, Melissa Nann (March 10, 2016). "Rep. Walberg hits Romney, but won't endorse". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ Schlinkmann, Mark (February 23, 2016). "After 25 years, Circuit Judge Nancy Schneider won't seek re-election in St. Charles Co". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ Colbert, Ethan (August 6, 2024). "Glitch delays St. Charles County results. Costlow bests Calfo in contentious GOP race". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
In Senate District 23, Rep. Adam Schnelting, R-St. Peters, emerged the victor, rolling past fellow state Rep. Phil Christofanelli
- ^ Taylor, Jason (March 14, 2017). "Proposal in MO legislature would override St. Louis anti-discrimination law". Missourinet. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "Issues". Phil Christofanelli for State Representative. Archived from the original on 2018-11-04.
Government exists to protect the life, liberty, and property of its citizenry. That obligation extends to the unborn.
- ^ "Issues". Phil Christofanelli for State Representative. Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
As a Member of the Missouri Legislature, Phil will fight to protect this right by opposing any attempts to restrict law-abiding citizens' access to firearms.
- ^ "Missouri Republicans push right to work bill forward". KSDK. January 19, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ This Week in Missouri Politics. March 14, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ "More women, Blacks, LGBTQs in Missouri Legislature". Missouri Independent. January 11, 2021. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023 – via MetroSTL.com.
- ^ Ring, Trudy (March 3, 2023). "Anti-LGBTQ+ Missouri Lawmaker Challenged on Her 'Don't Say Gay' Bill". Advocate. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Suntrup, Jack (December 21, 2022). "St. Peters state rep seeks promotion to Missouri Senate". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "MO State House 105 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023.