Paul Curtman

Paul Curtman (born April 21, 1981) is a financial advisor, a former Marine and a Republican former member of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1] He represented the 109th district, which includes parts of Franklin County, Jefferson County, and St. Louis County, since 2011.[1]

Paul Curtman
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 109th district
In office
January 9, 2013 – January 9, 2019
Preceded byScott Dieckhaus
Succeeded byJohn Simmons
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 105th district
In office
January 5, 2011 – January 9, 2013
Preceded byMichael Frame
Succeeded byMark Parkinson
Personal details
Born (1981-04-21) April 21, 1981
Flint, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
ResidencePacific, Missouri
Alma materUniversity of Missouri–St. Louis
OccupationFinancial Advisor
WebsiteCampaign Website
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1999-2009
RankSergeant
Unit2nd Battalion 3rd Marines
Reserves
Battles/warsOperation Enduring Freedom
Global War on Terrorism

Early life and career

Curtman was born to Judith and Dr. Charles Curtman in Flint, Michigan in 1981.[1] He graduated from Pacific High School and joined the Marines in 1999.[1] Curtman obtained the rank of Sergeant and spent four years on active duty and then six years in the reserves.[1] While in the reserves he obtained a degree in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.[1] Curtman then became certified as a series 7 Investment Representative and got a job as a financial advisor at a major investment firm.[1][2] He is a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and is the assistant youth director.[1]

Political career

Curtman decided to run for the state house in 2010.[1] He was unopposed in the Republican primary and faced incumbent representative Michael Frame in the general election.[1] He won with 56.6% of the vote.[1]

Committee assignments
  • Joint Committee on Government Accountability
  • Ways and Means
  • Economic Development
  • Downsizing State Government (Chairman)

Electoral history
2016 General Election for Missouri’s 109th District House of Representatives[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Paul Curtman 14,164 81.10
Green Ellen J Skiljan 3,301 18.90
2014 General Election for Missouri’s 109th District House of Representatives[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Paul Curtman 6,720 71.4
Democratic Barbara "Bobbie" Bollmann 2,693 28.6
2012 General Election for Missouri’s 109th District House of Representatives[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Paul Curtman 9,810 57.6
Democratic Ann Schroeder 7,215 42.4
2010 General Election for Missouri’s 105th District House of Representatives[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Paul Curtman 6,450 56.6
Democratic Michael Frame 4,944 43.4

State Auditor campaign

On October 24, 2017, Curtman announced he would seek the Republican nomination for State Auditor of Missouri in the 2018 election cycle to unseat Democratic incumbent Nicole Galloway, who was appointed by then-Governor Jay Nixon.[7]

References
  1. http://www.house.mo.gov/bio.aspx?year=2011&district=105
  2. http://paulcurtman.net/
  3. http://enrarchives.sos.mo.gov/enrnet/
  4. http://enrarchives.sos.mo.gov/enrnet/
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-03-31. Retrieved 2018-03-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. http://www.sos.mo.gov/enrweb/allresults.asp?eid=300
  7. Griffin, Jo Mannies, Marshall. "Rep. Curtman of Franklin County jumps into race for Missouri auditor". Retrieved 2017-11-20.
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