Andrew Koenig

Andrew P. Koenig (born December 21, 1982) is an American politician who has served in the Missouri Senate since 2017. Koenig, a Republican, is a former member of the Missouri House of Representatives and a small business owner. From 2009 to 2012, he represented the 88th district of Missouri. From 2013 to 2017, he represented the 99th district, which includes Manchester, Twin Oaks, Valley Park, and parts of Fenton, from . Koenig was elected to serve as the State Senator from the 15th district in 2017 and re-elected in 2020. Personal life Koenig graduated from Marquette High School, which is in Chesterfield, in 2001. He later went to Lindenwood University with a scholarship in cross country. He majored in Business Administration and minored in philosophy. He has co-owned a paint company with his father since 1997. He is also the owner of a construction company which focuses on roofing and painting. In addition, he is a licensed insurance adjuster. Political career In 2008, after winning his primary, Koenig ran unopposed to represent the 88th district in the Missouri House of Representatives. In his 2010 reelection campaign, he again won his primary and ran opposed in the general election. In 2010, he was one of 35 state representatives to sign a "no new taxes" pledge. In both 2012 and 2014, Koenig maintained his seat by defeating Democrat William Pinkston in the general election. In 2016, he was elected as State Senator from the 15th District, defeating Democrat Stephen Eagleton in the general election 61.1% to 38.9%.