Patricia Pike selected as the Republican candidate for State Representative

With the recent death of State Representative, Randy Pike, the Republican Party Nomination Committee from the 126th Legislative District met Tuesday, September 23, 2014 to select a replacement candidate for the November election.  Patricia Pike, Representative Pike’s wife, was selected as the Republican candidate to continue in the general election as their candidate for State Representative.  The next step is the filing in Jefferson City next week.

“ It is with a heavy heart that the candidate selection process had to happen so quickly to meet deadlines."  Patricia Pike commented, "The timing was difficult, but I appreciated the group’s confidence in my nomination.  As a life-long resident of the district, a retired teacher and school counselor, business owner, and farm owner, I believe my strongest asset for this position is that for the last two years I have traveled with Representative Pike meeting the citizens and learning about district issues.  I have been interested in the projects that Representative Pike has been working on and hearing viewpoints from constituents.  Important legislation will be coming in the next two years that will need strong District 126 representation.“