Missouri State Representative District 126th Randy W. Pike Files for Second Term

Jefferson City, MO – Missouri House Representative, Randy W. Pike, filed for re-election, Tuesday, February 25, 2014.  Pike is currently serving in his second year as District 126 State Representative, which covers Vernon and Bates counties. Pike was honored with Freshman Legislator of the Year for Veterans Issues in 2013.

He currently serves on several House committees, which include Agriculture Policy, Retirement, Veterans, Missouri Sportsman Issue Development, Issue Development on Workers Freedom, and Interim Committee on Cause and Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in the Elk and White Tail Deer Population.  As a legislator, he has participated in several statewide training activities encompassing agriculture, health technology, economic development, transportation, education, business  & manufacturing to represent District 126.

“It is an honor to represent Bates and Vernon County constituents. As the Legislature addresses state-wide issues, I strive to provide leadership that represents individuals, communities, schools, businesses and family farms in a conscientious manner.”  Pike stated. “I welcome citizens from District 126 to visit with me at the Capitol and around the district, because I am interested in listening to their ideas and concerns about current issues.  Legislatively, I combine that with a lot of reading and research on the bills before I vote.”
Representative Pike’s prior experience in district issues proved to be beneficial as he stepped into his State Representative role. “My background helped reduce the learning curve that new legislators go through.” Pike said. “Having worked with the public on county and state issues, I was able to transition into my role smoothly to begin serving the constituents of Vernon and Bates counties.”  Pike served as Bates County Commissioner from 2000-2012 with numerous district and state leadership and grant funding experiences.

Pike is a successful small business and farm owner in rural Adrian where he lives with his wife, Patricia, a retired school educator. They have two children, daughter, Dr. Michelle Pike and son, Dillion Pike (wife Channing), and two granddaughters, Isabella Bo and Josephine Harper Pike. Born and raised in Butler, he is the son of Wesley and Nelda Pike.  Randy Pike is well known in Bates and Vernon counties as a proponent of Second Amendment Rights and for his honors as a World Champion Taxidermist and Wood Carver.

To contact Representative Pike on constituent issues email at Randy.Pike@house.mo.gov or call 573-751-5388.