Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler, born on October thirteenth, nineteen sixty, is a prominent American politician and businesswoman. She represented Missouri's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from two thousand eleven until two thousand twenty-three. A dedicated member of the Republican Party, Hartzler previously served as the Missouri state representative for the 124th district from nineteen ninety-five to two thousand one.

Her congressional district encompassed a significant portion of western-central Missouri, with its heart in Columbia and extending to the suburbs of eastern and southern Kansas City. This diverse district also included notable areas such as Sedalia, Warrensburg, Moberly, and Lebanon, showcasing her commitment to serving a wide range of constituents.

In two thousand twenty-two, Hartzler sought to elevate her political career by running in the United States Senate election in Missouri. However, she faced a challenging primary and ultimately lost to Eric Schmitt. Throughout her career, Hartzler has balanced her roles as a politician, teacher, farmer, and business executive, reflecting her multifaceted background and dedication to public service.