Bill Hardwick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Missouri House of Representatives from the 121st district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Lynch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rolla, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Teresa |
| Residence(s) | Waynesville, Missouri, U.S. |
| Education | University of Missouri ( BA, JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | 
United States Army |
| Unit | Missouri National Guard |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Bill Hardwick is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Elected in November 2020 from district 122, he assumed office on January 6, 2021. After redistricting in 2022, he was reelected in district 121.
Early life and education
Hardwick was born in Rolla, Missouri and graduated from Dixon Senior High School in Dixon, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in classics from the University of Missouri and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law. [1]
Career
Hardwick served in the United States Army and Missouri National Guard. He graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College and served as an engineer platoon leader and company commander in Baghdad. After graduating from law school, he served as a special assistant U.S. attorney and prosecutor for Pulaski County and St. Robert, Missouri. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021. [2] [3] [4]
Electoral history
State representative
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Hardwick | 6,133 | 69.30% | ||
| Democratic | Yvonne Reeves-Chong | 2,717 | 30.70% | ||
| Total votes | 8,850 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Hardwick | 3,671 | 100.00% | +30.70 | |
| Total votes | 3,671 | 100.00% | |||
References
- ^ "Bill Hardwick". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ "Representative Bill Hardwick". www.house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (2021-04-20). "Freshmen to Watch: Bill Hardwick". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ "Rep. Bill Hardwick On His Early Impressions Of Missouri Legislative Life". STLPR. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ "Election Results; Unofficial Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Election Resuults; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.