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Leslie Jones

@lesliejones4mo

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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Also worth noting, $50-$60 million is how much they are proposing to give to private school vouchers. Which is supposed to be funded by donations, not budgeted tax dollars.

Priorities on full display

11.03.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Missouri child care subsidy cuts could hit foster kids, low-income families hardest β€’ Missouri Independent A Missouri House Budget proposal would cut child care subsidy funding by over $51.5 million, impacting the state's most vulnerable families.

As of early 2025, 78 of Missouri’s 114 counties were classified as child care deserts. Cutting funding is not going to help this important issue.

11.03.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Missouri House backs GOP plan to replace income tax with expanded sales tax β€’ Missouri Independent A proposed constitutional amendment that would give lawmakers broad authority to expand the state sales tax and use the revenue to eliminate the income tax won initial approval in the Missouri House T...

READ MORE: missouriindependent.com/2026/03/10/m...

10.03.2026 21:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a terrible idea and the Republican super majority in Jefferson City is cheering it on while leaving out these important details.

10.03.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

But if this passes, lawmakers will be able to raise taxes on any goods or services. This includes medical bills, car repair, childcare, rent… These are not purchases that people can just choose not to make.

10.03.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I keep hearing β€œbut people can choose when they pay the sales tax.”

It’s true if you are thinking about purchases that you don’t necessarily need.

10.03.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hold on to hope and put it in action. We can make a positive change. And we will πŸ”₯πŸ’™ #missouri

10.03.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My neighbors have had a Trump flag flying since before the 2020 election. It came down a few times only to be replaced with a bigger one almost immediately afterwards.

It has been down for a week now, and a new one has not gone up…
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09.03.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Volunteer with Us and Join Team Leslie! Please answer the following questions and join our team of fantastic volunteers!

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09.03.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shoutout to my fellow Moms Demand Action volunteer and resident in the 130th, the amazing Jean who made 218 calls for the campaign this past month!

I can’t do this without the help of the wonderful volunteers working with the campaign. Thanks to Jean and everyone else who has joined Team Jones!

09.03.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’™Missi Hesketh for Congress
@heskethforcongress.bsky.social
πŸ’™Ashley Cossins (House district 131) @cossins.bsky.social
πŸ’™Katelyn Zach (House district 133)
πŸ’™Stephanie Hein (House district 136) @heinformissouri.bsky.social
πŸ’™Betsy Fogle (Senate district 30)

08.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today is International Women’s Day. Here are some of my favorite women who already are in office, or are running to represent folks in Greene County. Give them a follow if you aren’t already!
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08.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Having a blast at the Springfield Central Labor Council’s Night in Vegas

08.03.2026 02:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The people in the 130th deserve a rep who is looking out for their interests, and majority of us here are not in the top 20% last I checked.

07.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My opponent sponsored 1 of the 2 bill combined to replace income taxes with increased sales taxes.

The past 2 years.

A plan that will undoubtedly raise taxes on older adults, military members, and is predicted to actually raise taxes on 60-80% of Missourians.

07.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Surely I’m not the only person who sees it….

06.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Missouri senator revives β€˜personhood’ amendment criminalizing abortion β€’ Missouri Independent More than 20 people testified in support of the proposed ban, driving from all corners of the state to condemn abortion exceptions in any form.

missouriindependent.com/2026/03/03/m...

03.03.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The only way this stops is if we have no uncontested seats and vote these people out of office. They have proved that they will continue wasting time and money on this year after year after year.οΏΌ

03.03.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Take a MO politics break in the Ozark Mountains with me today. When the world and the news are heavy it’s good to step away and take a break when you need it.

01.03.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Watch it!

Share it!

Sign that petition! πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

26.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Happy filing day to all of the candidates traveling to Jefferson City today! Life and work are keeping me in Springfield for now but don’t worry, I’ll be filed shortly after you all in a few weeks when I can get up there! πŸ”₯πŸ’™πŸ«Ά

24.02.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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23.02.2026 01:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t ask for money often, but this is one of those times. Any amount helps, no matter how big or small. Thanks for following and being a part of changing MO for the better πŸ’™πŸ«Ά

23.02.2026 01:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is the time to show the Republicans that my campaign means business and that our grassroots team of volunteers and donors are building a successful campaign focused on the hard working people in Missouri.

23.02.2026 01:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Less than 10 days away from our 1st fundraiser of 2026 and we are less than $1k away from our goal ALREADY! πŸ”₯

23.02.2026 01:42 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Legislators try again to limit judges' role in ballot working changes After a law granting the Secretary of State greater power over ballot language was struck down, Republicans are trying again.

Of course they are. They have proved time and time again they do not like taking no for an answer.

19.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’•πŸ’–πŸ’•
Some people vote red,
Or purple or blue.
However you vote
I am looking out for you.

I would be honored
To serve you every day.
Happy Valentine’s
In every way!
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14.02.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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12.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Missouri has been in the top 10 states for domestic violence homicides for years now. Recent reports show that 70% of these homicides are with a firearm. This legislation will save lives and it is a shame that it is so difficult to find bipartisan support on issues such as this.

12.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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 πŸ‘€

10.02.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1