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Leslie Jones

@lesliejones4mo.bsky.social

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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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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 1d

My best friend’s father who is an 81-year-old Vietnam Vet with a history of voting Republican, joined us this Saturday for his very first protest.

These are the moments I cherish the most during this crazy time. We are all a lot more alike than different.

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 2d

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Whoops! Did not realize I had left it out!

Chiefs in, Royals out: Missouri secretary of state once again catches flak over ballot summary • Missouri Independent

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says a repeal of Missouri’s stadium subsidy could mean the Chiefs pack their bags and move to Kansas.

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 2d

You can read more about SB22 here: mojwj.org/press-releas...

Missouri Senate Passes Bill to Allow Politicians to Skew Ballot Language and Undermine Election Integrity - Missouri Jobs with Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, February 27, 2025Contact: Hannah [email protected] Jefferson City – The Missouri Senate today passed Senate Bill 22, a dangerous effort by politicians to block cou...

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 2d

SB 22 was passed earlier this year and was dubbed as the “Let Politicians Lie Act”. We already knew there would be consequences, as it erodes the checks and balances in the procedure, but our Republican supermajority passed it anyway

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 2d

“Denny Hoskins is required to write fair and impartial language,” Nicholson said. “But instead, he is reinforcing all the concerns people had when the legislature passed the law, that a bad-faith politician could use it to waste the people’s time and resources.”

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 3d

One of my favorite things about the demonstrations yesterday is that today my feeds are FULL of happiness, joy and love. Let’s have more of this as we move forward.

❤️🤍💙 #nokings

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 4d

Freddie and I are settling in with a movie and a beverage and we do not intend on moving for a long while.

Good job today America 🇺🇸

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 4d

It was! I didn’t even make it all the way up to sunshine!

Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 4d

Springfield showed up today! THIS is the Show Me State spirit I like to see! #missouri #nokings #nokingsinamerica

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 4d

Getting ready to stand with my fellow southwest Missourians through the rain and thunderstorms today for the No Kings demonstrations. Stay safe out there today everyone, wherever you are!

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 6d

Yep. Suing us with our own money. It’s absolutely infuriating

Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 6d

This isn’t how democracy is supposed to work… #moleg #mogov #missouri

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 8d

No matter who you voted for, or if you didn’t vote at all, I am running to help improve the lives of all Missourians.

Affordable healthcare, housing, childcare, groceries…. These are priorities I believe we all have, and I will work tirelessly to make those (and more) a reality when I am elected.

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 9d

“We are simply subsidizing, with tax dollars, parents who would already choose to send their kids to a private school…And now we are using public dollars to pay for schools that are not transparent whatsoever in choosing who to educate and who not.”- state sen. Maggie Nurrenbern

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 10d

I don’t think I’ve ever left my plants out this late in the year. Is today the day or do I give them one more week to soak up the sun? This begonia is LOVING it out here right now 💚

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 13d

That massive capital gains tax cut for the wealthy this session will not help this situation.

MO needs new leadership that will work to remedy this issue, not one that seeks to continuously provide cuts to the top while the rest of the state loses access to vital programs our tax dollars fund.

Missouri public schools, Medicaid need $1 billion more to continue current programs • Missouri Independent

Missouri’s bank balance looked healthy at the end of September but spending demands and earmarked projects will take the most of any surplus.

missouriindependent.com

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 16d

My grassroots campaign is going to need all the help we can get to ensure we can reach EVERY voter in the 130th and how much money we raise today will send a strong message that people are ready for change. I sure would appreciate your support ⬇️

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 16d

Today is my campaign kickoff! Though I never quit campaigning after the last election, it is time to go into hyperdrive once again so we can flip this seat…

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 22d

I am one of those people and I sure would appreciate your help getting to Jefferson City so I can help work on making positive changes in this state. We are so close to our quarterly goal to help me get there. Can you pitch in before the quarter ends at midnight?

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 22d

It's time to move Missouri forward.

✔️Fully funded public schools
✔️ Accessible & affordable healthcare
✔️ A fair tax system that doesn't favor those on top
✔️ A legislature that respects the will of the voters

We can make it happen if we elect enough of the right people who want to get it done.

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 23d

It must be done in person so you will need to find one circulating in your area. I recommend asking your local Democrat organizations or the organizations behind the petitionsthemselves
@respectmovoters.org @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social @mo4lgbtq.bsky.social @morighttoeducation.bsky.social

Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 23d

There’s a lot going on out there! Here is a great and simple explanation of which #Missouri initiative petition is which ⬇️

Gavin Bena 🗳 @gavinbena.bsky.social · 25d

I’ve received a lot of questions recently from people overwhelmed and confused by the different initiatives circulating petitions for the 2026 ballot. I know it can be difficult to keep track, so I threw together a rough guide to the four major statewide campaigns to help us all stay on track!

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 25d

No politics… just Freddie 💖

Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 27d

A big THANK YOU and shout out to the amazing local print shop The Crackerjack Shack @gototheshack.bsky.social
for the speedy turnaround on our Leslie Jones shirts!

Come see me at Republic Pumpkin Daze next weekend and get one while they’re hot!

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Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · 28d

Exactly