Leslie Jones
@lesliejones4mo.bsky.social
Mother, music therapist, educator and small business owner trying to make the world better one day at a time. Democratic candidate for State Rep for West Springfield/Republic MO
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Leslie Jones
@lesliejones4mo.bsky.social
· May 16
Let’s make it official 🔥💙😎 Nothing worth doing is ever easy so I am going for it again in 2026!
Legislative session is over and it’s time to focus on this campaign. I sure would love to have your support!
Website ➡️ lesliejones4mo.com
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Legislative session is over and it’s time to focus on this campaign. I sure would love to have your support!
Website ➡️ lesliejones4mo.com
Donate ➡️ secure.actblue.com/donate/lesli...
This is the same guy who had ballot language denied 5 TIMES in the past few months for being misleading. I don’t trust this man further than I can throw him. This is something to keep an eye on 👀
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins broke with Trump President on nationalizing elections, telling lawmakers he wouldn’t provide the state’s full voter list to the feds without a court order. (@stateline.org)
President Trump wants to federalize elections. Missouri’s secretary of state says no
Some Republican election officials have broken with the president on nationalizing elections, even as they have avoided criticizing him directly. That includes Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who also told lawmakers he wouldn’t provide the state’s full voter list to the feds without a court order.
www.kcur.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
This is the same guy who had ballot language denied 5 TIMES in the past few months for being misleading. I don’t trust this man further than I can throw him. This is something to keep an eye on 👀
I got my first job the week I turned 16 to help my single mom with our family income. This is a slap in the face to teens who either choose to work or are in a situation where they need to work. Exploiting minors for their labor is not a good look in my opinion. Equal pay for equal work.
Bill would lower minimum wage for minors in Missouri
Sen. Joe Nicola wants to protect small businesses and teens by establishing a separate minimum wage for minors.
www.columbiamissourian.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM
I got my first job the week I turned 16 to help my single mom with our family income. This is a slap in the face to teens who either choose to work or are in a situation where they need to work. Exploiting minors for their labor is not a good look in my opinion. Equal pay for equal work.
Just finished up a long stretch of reaching out to supporters for our March 3rd fundraiser. Whew! Freddie and I will be here watching the Olympics and dissociating from all other things until tmrw if you need us 💙
February 7, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Just finished up a long stretch of reaching out to supporters for our March 3rd fundraiser. Whew! Freddie and I will be here watching the Olympics and dissociating from all other things until tmrw if you need us 💙
Yes we can!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Yes we can!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I hear you, but we can’t give up. Special elections are showing unexpected flips across the country. There is always hope and we cannot lose it.
February 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
I hear you, but we can’t give up. Special elections are showing unexpected flips across the country. There is always hope and we cannot lose it.
“The measure is now out of the hands of lawmakers and is set to go before voters in the November midterm election.”
www.komu.com/news/state/r...
www.komu.com/news/state/r...
'Respect the will of the voters': Missouri lobbyists advocate for voting rights
The advocates argued Missouri lawmakers have gone against the will of the people.
www.komu.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
“The measure is now out of the hands of lawmakers and is set to go before voters in the November midterm election.”
www.komu.com/news/state/r...
www.komu.com/news/state/r...
I also think it is unfair for MO lawmakers to have the ability to overturn our votes when they don’t like the outcome. Missourians know what we are voting for and the process (which has been in place for 100 years)and the outcomes, need to be respected.
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I also think it is unfair for MO lawmakers to have the ability to overturn our votes when they don’t like the outcome. Missourians know what we are voting for and the process (which has been in place for 100 years)and the outcomes, need to be respected.
I don’t believe a system that allows 5% of the voters to defeat what majority of the voters choose to pass is a fair system.
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I don’t believe a system that allows 5% of the voters to defeat what majority of the voters choose to pass is a fair system.
I was never a debate kid, but I am an educator so it was a treat to join the debate class at Republic High School to chat and answer their questions about my thoughts on Missouri politics today!
February 4, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I was never a debate kid, but I am an educator so it was a treat to join the debate class at Republic High School to chat and answer their questions about my thoughts on Missouri politics today!
READ MORE: missouriindependent.com/2026/02/02/w...
Why Missouri courts keep tossing the secretary of state’s ballot language • Missouri Independent
From abortion to education funding, judges say voters were not given a fair or complete description of what was at stake.
missouriindependent.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
READ MORE: missouriindependent.com/2026/02/02/w...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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I believe we can move Missouri forward, and I am more than ready to go to Jefferson City to help make it happen.
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I believe we can move Missouri forward, and I am more than ready to go to Jefferson City to help make it happen.
💙🔥
February 2, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Follow, share, donate, volunteer… whatever role best fits you. Every last bit is so appreciated.
I believe we can move Missouri forward, and I am more than ready to go to Jefferson City to help make it happen.
💙🔥
I believe we can move Missouri forward, and I am more than ready to go to Jefferson City to help make it happen.
💙🔥
My district shifted 9 points last election. After seeing what has been happening in these recent state elections I believe we can go all the way and flip it this round.
I would be forever grateful for your help becoming the 4th Dem State House Rep in the lower half of Missouri.
I would be forever grateful for your help becoming the 4th Dem State House Rep in the lower half of Missouri.
February 2, 2026 at 1:52 AM
My district shifted 9 points last election. After seeing what has been happening in these recent state elections I believe we can go all the way and flip it this round.
I would be forever grateful for your help becoming the 4th Dem State House Rep in the lower half of Missouri.
I would be forever grateful for your help becoming the 4th Dem State House Rep in the lower half of Missouri.
A periodic reminder that MO residents in 5 districts currently have no House Representation.
House District 95 in particular has now been vacant for over a year
House District 95 in particular has now been vacant for over a year
January 31, 2026 at 5:35 PM
A periodic reminder that MO residents in 5 districts currently have no House Representation.
House District 95 in particular has now been vacant for over a year
House District 95 in particular has now been vacant for over a year
This is how the organizations on the right are advertising swapping income taxes for sales taxes to the people.
Notice how there is ZERO mention of any new or additional taxes. They don’t seem to want to talk about that part.
Notice how there is ZERO mention of any new or additional taxes. They don’t seem to want to talk about that part.
January 29, 2026 at 9:26 PM
This is how the organizations on the right are advertising swapping income taxes for sales taxes to the people.
Notice how there is ZERO mention of any new or additional taxes. They don’t seem to want to talk about that part.
Notice how there is ZERO mention of any new or additional taxes. They don’t seem to want to talk about that part.
And Ingle said that if Missouri lawmakers truly value child welfare and the work of division staff, state spending should reflect that.”
Missouri child welfare agency isn’t seeking to add staff despite chronic turnover • Missouri Independent
Turnover of Children’s Division frontline staff has decreased from 55% to 40% in recent years -- a trend the agency aims to continue.
missouriindependent.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:24 PM
And Ingle said that if Missouri lawmakers truly value child welfare and the work of division staff, state spending should reflect that.”
Ingle emphasized the importance of adequate funding and staff to equip the division to provide quality services.
“I have not heard of any concerns specifically related to policy that wouldn’t be addressed by addressing pay and [staffing levels],” she said.
“I have not heard of any concerns specifically related to policy that wouldn’t be addressed by addressing pay and [staffing levels],” she said.
January 27, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Ingle emphasized the importance of adequate funding and staff to equip the division to provide quality services.
“I have not heard of any concerns specifically related to policy that wouldn’t be addressed by addressing pay and [staffing levels],” she said.
“I have not heard of any concerns specifically related to policy that wouldn’t be addressed by addressing pay and [staffing levels],” she said.
The top priority for republican lawmakers this year is to eliminate the source of 2/3 of our revenue. We cannot support state programs and provide appropriate salaries if we do not have money to do so.
January 27, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The top priority for republican lawmakers this year is to eliminate the source of 2/3 of our revenue. We cannot support state programs and provide appropriate salaries if we do not have money to do so.
🚨MISSOURI! 🚨
Do you have something to say about the Republican tax plan to replace income taxes with increased sales taxes? This is your opportunity to watch and/or submit testimony ⬇️
🗓 Wednesday, Jan 28
⏰ 8:00 AM
👉 Watch the hearing: bit.ly/4q4vRhT
✍️ Submit written testimony: bit.ly/45vDtCQ
Do you have something to say about the Republican tax plan to replace income taxes with increased sales taxes? This is your opportunity to watch and/or submit testimony ⬇️
🗓 Wednesday, Jan 28
⏰ 8:00 AM
👉 Watch the hearing: bit.ly/4q4vRhT
✍️ Submit written testimony: bit.ly/45vDtCQ
January 27, 2026 at 12:34 AM
🚨MISSOURI! 🚨
Do you have something to say about the Republican tax plan to replace income taxes with increased sales taxes? This is your opportunity to watch and/or submit testimony ⬇️
🗓 Wednesday, Jan 28
⏰ 8:00 AM
👉 Watch the hearing: bit.ly/4q4vRhT
✍️ Submit written testimony: bit.ly/45vDtCQ
Do you have something to say about the Republican tax plan to replace income taxes with increased sales taxes? This is your opportunity to watch and/or submit testimony ⬇️
🗓 Wednesday, Jan 28
⏰ 8:00 AM
👉 Watch the hearing: bit.ly/4q4vRhT
✍️ Submit written testimony: bit.ly/45vDtCQ
I will always show up when I say I’ll be there. Missourians deserve reps who follow through with what they say they are going to do and show up when they say they will be there.
ESPECIALLY in times like these.
ESPECIALLY in times like these.
January 26, 2026 at 12:36 PM
I will always show up when I say I’ll be there. Missourians deserve reps who follow through with what they say they are going to do and show up when they say they will be there.
ESPECIALLY in times like these.
ESPECIALLY in times like these.
My rep/opponent advertises on his FB page that he hosts a 5:00 Facebook live the final Sunday of the month.
Well he didn’t show up last night. No explanation on his page. Just didn’t show up. And this isn’t the first time.
Well he didn’t show up last night. No explanation on his page. Just didn’t show up. And this isn’t the first time.
January 26, 2026 at 12:36 PM
My rep/opponent advertises on his FB page that he hosts a 5:00 Facebook live the final Sunday of the month.
Well he didn’t show up last night. No explanation on his page. Just didn’t show up. And this isn’t the first time.
Well he didn’t show up last night. No explanation on his page. Just didn’t show up. And this isn’t the first time.
If you are a Minnesotan reading this I am sending you all the light and love I can from MO 💙
January 25, 2026 at 2:35 PM
If you are a Minnesotan reading this I am sending you all the light and love I can from MO 💙
My heart continues to break as the days go on and more atrocities are revealed, but the strength and courage coming from Minnesotans truly is inspiring. They didn’t comply in advance and they aren’t backing down. This gives me hope for the fate of our democracy.
January 25, 2026 at 2:35 PM
My heart continues to break as the days go on and more atrocities are revealed, but the strength and courage coming from Minnesotans truly is inspiring. They didn’t comply in advance and they aren’t backing down. This gives me hope for the fate of our democracy.