Vicky Hartzler — Former U.S. Representative (MO-4)
Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2011–2023; Lost Republican primary for U.S. Senate in 2022 to Eric Schmitt; left Congress January 2023 Priority: P3
Basis for Inclusion
Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Lost Republican primary for U.S. Senate in 2022 to Eric Schmitt; left Congress January 2023 Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6-7, 2021. What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.
Who Is Vicky Hartzler?
Vicky Jo Hartzler (born October 13, 1960, Harrisonville, Missouri) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served Missouri’s 4th Congressional District from 2011 to 2023. She ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2022, losing to Eric Schmitt. She is a farmer.
Documented Actions: 2020 Election
December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief
SourceTexas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.Vicky Hartzler signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.
January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results
SourceGovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.Vicky Hartzler voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.
Accountability Status
Current status: Lost Republican primary for U.S. Senate in 2022 to Eric Schmitt; left Congress January 2023 Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations
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| Contracts / grants | USAspending.gov for named entities from investigations |
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Sources
- Wikipedia, “Vicky Hartzler”
- GovTrack.us
- Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief
Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Lost Republican primary for U.S. Senate in 2022 to Eric Schmitt; left Congress January 2023