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 💙
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!
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.
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
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.
As a candidate for state rep I try to keep my focus on Missouri but all I can think about is Minnesota as another citizen was murdered by our government.
January 25, 2026 at 2:35 PM
As a candidate for state rep I try to keep my focus on Missouri but all I can think about is Minnesota as another citizen was murdered by our government.
Republican lawmakers in MO claim Missourians aren’t smart enough to know what they are voting for. If they aren’t reading their own bills to make sure they are correct, they shouldn’t be submitting them…
January 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Republican lawmakers in MO claim Missourians aren’t smart enough to know what they are voting for. If they aren’t reading their own bills to make sure they are correct, they shouldn’t be submitting them…
Fantastic MO politics update going into the weekend!
The MO Supreme Court has struck down SB 22, also known as the “Let Politicians Lie” Act!
The MO Supreme Court has struck down SB 22, also known as the “Let Politicians Lie” Act!
January 23, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Fantastic MO politics update going into the weekend!
The MO Supreme Court has struck down SB 22, also known as the “Let Politicians Lie” Act!
The MO Supreme Court has struck down SB 22, also known as the “Let Politicians Lie” Act!
So they want no referendums at the municipal level either. Got it. Heads up Springfield MO
January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
So they want no referendums at the municipal level either. Got it. Heads up Springfield MO
I was sad that I was unable to be there today, but I am so moved to see so many Missourians joining together in Jefferson City to have their voices heard 💙❤️
“The politicians need to realize that they are working for us,” one Kansas City resident told The Star.
Hundreds flood Missouri Capitol to protest explosive votes on abortion, sick leave & more
“The politicians need to realize that they are working for us,” one Kansas City resident told The Star.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 1:44 AM
I was sad that I was unable to be there today, but I am so moved to see so many Missourians joining together in Jefferson City to have their voices heard 💙❤️
Missouri voters have spoken. This will undoubtedly waste more time and stall progress during a year our state is facing massive budget issues. We still have poorly funded schools and teachers, terrible roads, poor access to healthcare, declining revenue….
January 21, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Missouri voters have spoken. This will undoubtedly waste more time and stall progress during a year our state is facing massive budget issues. We still have poorly funded schools and teachers, terrible roads, poor access to healthcare, declining revenue….
MOScholars was originally designed to be funded by donations. It even says so on their website: “student scholarships are funded with private donations leveraged by state tax credits”, and the bill is covered with the word “contributions”.
Proposals to expand Missouri private school voucher program meet tight budget • Missouri Independent
Missouri lawmakers seeking to expand the state's education voucher program, MOScholars, must grapple with budgetary restrictions.
missouriindependent.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:53 PM
MOScholars was originally designed to be funded by donations. It even says so on their website: “student scholarships are funded with private donations leveraged by state tax credits”, and the bill is covered with the word “contributions”.
REMINDER: The only reason #Missouri Republican lawmakers are putting eliminating the income tax before voters is because they can’t expand sales taxes without our permission so they are sneakily combining them.
January 20, 2026 at 3:08 PM
REMINDER: The only reason #Missouri Republican lawmakers are putting eliminating the income tax before voters is because they can’t expand sales taxes without our permission so they are sneakily combining them.
I’m dreaming of Spring today on this cold Sunday. Take a MO politics break in my 2024 peonies 💖
January 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I’m dreaming of Spring today on this cold Sunday. Take a MO politics break in my 2024 peonies 💖
Found some surprise blooms while watering my plants today 💖🌱 Plants always remind me of growth, persistence and resilience.
January 17, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Found some surprise blooms while watering my plants today 💖🌱 Plants always remind me of growth, persistence and resilience.
Did you know #Missouri currently has the 12th highest sales tax?
If R lawmakers are successful in eliminating the income tax, it is estimated that sales taxes will need to raise up to 19% in some areas of the state to make up for the revenue loss
If R lawmakers are successful in eliminating the income tax, it is estimated that sales taxes will need to raise up to 19% in some areas of the state to make up for the revenue loss
January 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Did you know #Missouri currently has the 12th highest sales tax?
If R lawmakers are successful in eliminating the income tax, it is estimated that sales taxes will need to raise up to 19% in some areas of the state to make up for the revenue loss
If R lawmakers are successful in eliminating the income tax, it is estimated that sales taxes will need to raise up to 19% in some areas of the state to make up for the revenue loss
Just a periodic reminder that it is estimated to end up being a tax increase on majority of Missourians if the Republican lawmakers are successful in eliminating the income tax and replacing it with sales taxes.
January 15, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Just a periodic reminder that it is estimated to end up being a tax increase on majority of Missourians if the Republican lawmakers are successful in eliminating the income tax and replacing it with sales taxes.