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Scott Cupps

Scott Cupps is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 158th district. Elected in November 2019, he assumed office on January 5, 2020.

Personal life

Cupps in a native of Shell Knob, Missouri.[1] Prior to entering politics, Cupps owned and operated a farm.[2]

Political career

Cupps was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in a 2019 special election after Scott Fitzpatrick resigned from office to serve as the 47th treasurer of Missouri.[3]

Cupps was appointed chair of the House legislative rules committee by Jon Patterson in 2024. In 2025, he was criticized for using a Bingo spinner for selecting bills to advance to chamber.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Representative Scott Cupps". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  2. ^ "Scott Cupps". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  3. ^ Shurr, Alisha (2019-06-05). "Republicans nominate Scott Cupps for vacant HD 158 seat". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  4. ^ Hancock, Jason (2025-04-04). "Missouri lawmaker used a Bingo spinner to prove a point. His colleagues didn't love it". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2025-04-04.