Jim Kalberloh is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Elected in November 2020 from the 125th district, he assumed office on January 6, 2021. After redistricting in 2022, he was re-elected from district 126.

Jim Kalberloh
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byWarren Love
Constituency125th district (2021–2023)
126th district (2023–present)
Personal details
BornAppleton City, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChristie
Children3
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
UnitMissouri National Guard
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan

Early life and education

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Kalberloh was born in Appleton City and raised on a farm in Lowry City, Missouri. He graduated from Lakeland High School and earned a diploma in farm management from Platt College (now Northwest Missouri State University).[1][2]

Career

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Outside of politics, Kalberloh owns a restaurant and works as a cattle farmer. He also served as a member of the Missouri National Guard for 21 years and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2003 and 2004.[3] He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[4][5]

Electoral history

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State representative

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Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 4, 2020, District 125[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Kalberloh 4,184 58.18%
Republican Nick Allison 3,007 41.82%
Total votes 7,191 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 125[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Kalberloh 16,403 100.00%
Total votes 16,403 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 2, 2022, District 126[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Kalberloh 4,028 57.13% −1.05
Republican David Kelsay 3,023 42.87% +1.05
Total votes 7,051 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 126[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Kalberloh 11,605 100.00% 0.00
Total votes 11,605 100.00%

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Jim Kalberloh". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  2. ^ "Missouri State Rep. Jim Kalberloh - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  3. ^ Eaker, Elise (2021-05-05). "Freshmen to Watch: Jim Kalberloh". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  4. ^ "Jim Kalberloh". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  5. ^ "Local businessman and farmer, Jim Kalberloh, announces campaign for state representative". The Missouri Times. 2020-01-14. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  6. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 24, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  7. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  8. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 26, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  9. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.