Andrew Koenig (politician)
Encyclopedia
Andrew P. Koenig is a small business
owner and a Republican
member of the Missouri House of Representatives
. He has represented the 88th district, which includes Ballwin
, Winchester
, and parts of Ellisville
, since 2009.
, in 2001. He later when to Lindenwood University
with a scholarship in cross country. He majored
in Business Administration and Minored in philosiphy.
He has co-owned a paint company with his father since 1997. He is also licensed to sell health and life insurance. In addition he works with Real Estate redevelopment
.
, thus the legitimacy of his election, commonly referred to as Birthers
.
Small business
A small business is a business that is privately owned and operated, with a small number of employees and relatively low volume of sales. Small businesses are normally privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships...
owner and a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
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 has represented the 88th district, which includes Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin is a second-ring western suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was to be 30,404 as of the 2010 census. It was named by Money Magazine in 2005 as 64th on the list of the 100 best cities in America. It is the only city in America named...
, Winchester
Winchester, Missouri
Winchester is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,547 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Winchester is located at ....
, and parts of Ellisville
Ellisville, Missouri
Ellisville is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 9,133 at the 2010 census.In 2009, Money magazine ranked Ellisville #25 on the annual Best Places to Live in America list.- History :...
, since 2009.
Early life and career
Koenig graduated from Marquette High School, which is in ChesterfieldChesterfield, Missouri
Chesterfield is a second-ring western suburb of St. Louis and is the largest city in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census the population is 47,484. Chesterfield also celebrated its 20th birthday in 2008.- Geography :...
, in 2001. He later when to Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University, often referred to as Lindenwood or LU, is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Saint Charles, Missouri, United States...
with a scholarship in cross country. He majored
Academic major
In the United States and Canada, an academic major or major concentration is the academic discipline to which an undergraduate student formally commits....
in Business Administration and Minored in philosiphy.
He has co-owned a paint company with his father since 1997. He is also licensed to sell health and life insurance. In addition he works with Real Estate redevelopment
Real estate development
Real estate development, or Property Development, is a multifaceted business, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of improved land or parcels to others...
.
Political career
In 2008 Koenig successfully ran to represent the 88th district in the Missouri House of Representatives. In the Republican primary he defeated Shamed Dogan and Chris Howard with 44.4% of the vote. Koenig was unopposed in the general election. In his 2010 reelection campaign he was opposed in the primary by Ryan B. Meyer. He won the primary with 88.4% of the vote and then was unopposed in the general election. He was one of 35 state representatives to sign a "no new taxes" pledge.Birther movement
Representative Koenig was a co-sponsor of Missouri HB283, which requires proof of identity and U.S. citizenship for all President and Vice-President candidates. This bill mirrors efforts in other states which were inspired by those who question the birthplace and citizenship of President Barack ObamaBarack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
, thus the legitimacy of his election, commonly referred to as Birthers
Barack Obama citizenship conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories about the citizenship of Barack Obama claim that Barack Obama is not a natural-born citizen of the United States and is therefore not eligible to be President of the United States under Article Two of the U.S. Constitution. Some theories allege that Obama was born in Kenya, not...
.
Committee assignments
- Fiscal Review Committee
- Committee on Children and Families
- Ways and Means Committee (Chairman)
- Tax Reform Committee
Electoral history
External links
- ElectAndrewKoenig.com
- Official Missouri House of Representatives profile
- Interest Group Ratings
- Campaign Finance Information