Ann Kelley
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 127th district
Assumed office
January 2019
Preceded byMike Kelley
Personal details
BornJoplin, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMike Kelley
Children1
EducationMissouri Southern State University (BS)
Grand Canyon University (MS)

Ann Kelley is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 127th district. Elected in November 2018, she assumed office in January 2019.

Early life and education

Kelley was born in Joplin, Missouri and attended Liberal High School in Liberal, Missouri. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in middle school science and English from Missouri Southern State University and a Master of Science in curriculum and middle school reading and writing from Grand Canyon University.[1][2][3]

Career

Kelley began her career as an English teacher in the Lamar School District.[4] Kelley is a member of the National Rifle Association of America, Missouri Farm Bureau, and the Missouri State Teachers Association. She was also a board member of the Barton County Ambulance District. She was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office in January 2019.[5]

She has propagated conspiracy theories relating to election denial, raising doubts about Missouri election integrity.[6][7]

Kelley gained national exposure when sponsoring an anti-LGBTQ bill, the Parental Rights in Education act on the 23rd February 2023. Kelley was challenged on the state House floor by fellow Republican Representatives Phil Christofanelli over the wording and application, eventually forcing Kelley to acknowledge that she did not know how it would be applied in reference to talking about Martha Washington being the wife of George Washington because of sexual orientation.[8]

Kelley proposed a dress code for women in the Missouri House of Representatives, including covering the shoulders.[9][10]

Electoral history

State representative

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 7, 2018, District 127[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ann Kelley 4,996 64.65%
Republican George Randall Heim 2,732 35.35%
Total votes 7,728 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 6, 2018, District 127[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ann Kelley 12,276 82.89%
Democratic Teri Hanna 2,534 17.11%
Total votes 14,810 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 127[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ann Kelley 16,881 100.00% +17.11
Total votes 16,881 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 127[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ann Kelley 11,553 85.09% -14.91
Democratic Marvin Manring 2,024 14.91% +14.91
Total votes 13,577 100.00%

References

  1. ↑ "Ann Kelley's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Ann Kelley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Ann Kelley kicks off campaign for Missouri State Representative". The Missouri Times. March 28, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. ↑ Thomas, Crystal (August 7, 2017). "Ann Kelley announces for husband's state representative seat". Joplin Globe. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Representative Ann Kelley". www.house.mo.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  6. ↑ Rebecca Rivas (August 25, 2021). "Missouri lawmakers discuss election security in hearing marked by conspiracy theories". Missouri Independent. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ Galen Bacharier. "Missouri elections committee hearing dominated by conspiracies, misinformation". Springfield News-Leader. Jefferson City, MO. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Republicans Feud on House Floor Over Anti-LGBTQ School Bill". Newsweek. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ Giulia Carbonaro (January 13, 2023). "Missouri Republicans' Dress Code for Women Blasted: 'So Many Questions'". Newsweek. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ "RIGHT TO BARE ARMS: Who is Ann Kelley? Missouri rep's 'dress code' for women at Capitol sparks outrage". Meaww. January 14, 2023. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 27, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. November 30, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Election Results; Unofficial Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2023.


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