Missouri State House District 136

Current seat holder: Stephanie Hein (D).

Jacey Buckles

Jacey Buckles Jacey Buckles earned a bachelor's degree from Southwest Baptist University in 2017.

Campaign site

“As a father of two and local small business owner, I am running to bring bold vision and leadership that strengthens our State, improves our city, and builds a future for us and our children. Springfield is a great city, filled with people of great potential. I want to be a part of helping Springfield unlock that potential to become a regional, and even national, beacon of education, business, and entrepreneurship.” (Campaign website (jaceybuckles.com))
“I consider myself “tough on crime” but that is not enough – we also need to be smart on safety. In addition to ensuring that offenders are held accountable, we also need to work to address the root causes of drug addiction and homelessness. For Springfield to thrive, our policies must prioritize creating safe, stable neighborhoods.” (Campaign website (jaceybuckles.com))

Stephanie Hein

Biography Representative Stephanie Hein, a Democrat, represents part of Greene County (District 136) in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to her first two-year term in November 2022. In addition to her service with the legislature, Hein is a professor emerita at Missouri State University.

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“My public policy priorities focus on investing in Missourians by strengthening public education, enhancing infrastructure, upskilling our workforce, and expanding access to healthcare and mental health services.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“Throughout my career, I have developed strong problem-solving and collaboration skills that consistently deliver results. My varied professional background has given me the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, enriching my understanding of different perspectives.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)