Bruce Sassmann is a Republican representative for Missouri House District 61, which includes all of Osage and Gasconade Counties and parts of Miller and Montgomery Counties. Born on August 11, 1950, he is an American politician and businessman who was first elected in November 2020 to the 62nd district and assumed office on January 6, 2021. Following 2022 redistricting, his home was placed in the new 61st district, where he has since run for and won re-election, including in the 2024 general election.

A notable achievement includes passing legislation in 2025 to ban the sale of certain invasive species in Missouri nurseries, such as climbing euonymus, Japanese honeysuckle, lespedeza cuneata, perilla mint, burning bush, and Callery pear.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Sassmann's formal education. His political experience began with his 2020 election to the Missouri House of Representatives for District 62, followed by successful campaigns in District 61 after redistricting, including primaries and generals in 2022, 2024, and an upcoming 2026 primary.