Tom Hannegan

Thomas P. Hannegan (May 6, 1970^[4] – October 20, 2021) was an American businessman and politician from the state of Missouri. A Republican, Hannegan was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives from Missouri's 65th District in November 2016, and re-elected in 2018. He represented a portion of Saint Charles County north and northeast of the city of St. Charles to the Mississippi River. Hannegan also worked for a family-owned real estate business and as a magazine publisher and chief editor.^[5][6]

Tom Hannegan
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 65th district
In office January 2017 – October 20, 2021
Preceded by	Anne Zerr
Succeeded by	Wendy Hausman
Personal details
Born	May 6, 1970 St. Charles, Missouri[1]
Died	October 20, 2021 (aged 51) St. Charles, Missouri
Political party	Republican
Domestic partner	Scott Mell[2]
Alma mater	Lindenwood University[3]

Hannegan was openly gay. In 2021, he was one of three LGBT Republicans serving in the Missouri House of Representatives, alongside representatives Phil Christofanelli and Chris Sander.^[7][8] His partner was Scott Mell, an account manager for Hannegan's magazine business.^[2]

Hannegan died from a stroke on October 20, 2021, at age 51.^[3]

Election results

Missouri House of Representatives — District 65 — St. Charles County (2020)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Tom Hannegan	10,779	54.06%	+3.09
	Democratic	Bill Otto	9,159	45.94%	–3.09

Missouri House of Representatives — District 65 — St. Charles County (2018)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Tom Hannegan	8,288	50.97%	−3.17
	Democratic	Bill Otto	7,973	49.03%	+6.21

Missouri House of Representatives — District 65 — St. Charles County (2016)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Tom Hannegan	9,716	54.14%	−45.86
	Democratic	Kenny Biermann	7,684	42.82%	+42.82
	Libertarian	Dean (Draig) Hodge	545	3.04%	+3.04