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Amy Blansit
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Amy Blansit (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 133. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Blansit completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Amy Blansit was born in Branson, Missouri. Blansit earned a bachelor's degree from Drury University in 2001, a graduate degree from Adelphi University in 2002, and graduated from A.T. Still University in 2018. Her career experience includes working as a professor and founder and CEO of a nonprofit organization.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Melanie Stinnett defeated Amy Blansit in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Melanie Stinnett (R) | 52.4 | 4,468 |
 | Amy Blansit (D)  | 47.6 | 4,061 | |
| Total votes: 8,529 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Amy Blansit advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Blansit | 100.0 | 1,288 |
| Total votes: 1,288 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Melanie Stinnett advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melanie Stinnett | 100.0 | 1,892 |
| Total votes: 1,892 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Amy Blansit completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Blansit's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Amy Blansit and I am proud to be a resident of Springfield, Missouri. I have a strong passion for our community. For the past decade, I have had the opportunity to work with leaders and advocates to create paths for our neighbors to thrive. I believe support and education change lives. I have served as faculty at Missouri State University for more than a decade. Through scholarships, I was able to attend Drury University. I worked in healthcare for seven years before my teaching career. A decade after completing my masters degree, and as a recent widow and single mother, I completed my Doctorate in Health Studies. My love of learning and teaching can also be witnessed through my work in our community. My education and research—but more importantly—my experiences within our community have led me to see the need for civic work and advocacy.
- I understand the challenges of my neighbors and have lived experiences that help make me the right candidate for this position.
- I believe quality healthcare access is right and not a privilege
- I support investment in higher education and workforce training, to ensure all Missourians have the opportunity to gain the skills to compete in our economy.
A strong economy is one that works for everyone. As your state rep, I’ll work for those who truly build up our economy—our employees—for the wages, benefits, and protections they deserve. I’ll support investments in educational opportunities to support a 21st century workforce.
I’ll work for policies that support local businesses who provide livable wages in our state and keep our economy growing. I’ll work to bring new businesses here that want to create a healthy culture for our skilled Missouri workforce, enhancing quality of life. I will also support corporations who focus on a healthy workforce, livable wages, and reinvesting into our community.
I’ll work for policies that support local businesses who provide livable wages in our state and keep our economy growing. I’ll work to bring new businesses here that want to create a healthy culture for our skilled Missouri workforce, enhancing quality of life. I will also support corporations who focus on a healthy workforce, livable wages, and reinvesting into our community.
I look up to trailblazing women. Those like Christa McAuliffe who was brave enough to attempt to reach space and inspired thousands of young women to reach the stars. Others like Elizabeth Blackwell, MD who was the first woman in the US to fight the education system norms and earn a medical degree or Marie Currie, PhD who's enthusiasm for science earned her a Nobel Prize. These women broke societal norms and changed history with their determination, education, and inspiration to those who followed.
I do not operate from a place of fear or hate. I have a strong sense of self and am not easily influenced by other's false agendas. I have life experiences and struggles that many of the people I would represent also experience. I have lived through these experiences and developed a stable, thriving life. I support programs that are solution-based and go upstream to help remove the barriers that prevent individuals from thriving. I believe that given the support and opportunities most people will thrive. I have education and experience in healthcare systems and social determinants of health. I plan to focus on built environments that lead to safe neighborhoods, access to education and training, and improve the economy.
Engage with and listen to the citizens represented. Educate voters about bills and legislation each session. Build relationships with legislators to better communicate about policies and legislation. Visit businesses, farms, state parks, state-run or state-funded facilities and programs to truly understand where funds are needed and how funds are utilized.
A path that helps individuals build personal, professional and financial empowerment through education, support systems, and employment opportunities.
When I was five, I remember a lot of excitement about space travel and many first occurring in 1984. I remember Ronald Reagan won a second term, but mostly because I remember him talking about space and the fearless women who were aboard the flights. I also clearly remember my sixth birthday, January 28, 1985, when teacher, Christa McAuliffe and the rest of the crew lost their lives in the Challenger. Even after that tragic loss, I still had interest in being a teaching or an astronaut due to the powerful story of Christa in the media.
I was first employed as a babysitter. I completed my babysitter training certificate at 12 years old so that I could start babysitting my nephew. I continued to babysit 6 nieces and nephews for 5 years. Due to this experience, at the age of fifteen, I began nannying for a family with four children whom I knew from church. They also needed assistance in their automobile shop, so I began general office duties for them as well. During the summer I added hours working as a lifeguard at White Water and in the evenings I worked at Cakes 'n Creme in Branson. I knew I wanted to go to college so I began working multiple jobs and saving from a young age. I also had to purchase my own car, so I had strong drive to work and earn the funds necessary to reach my goals.
Jane Eyre, a young woman in a novel by Charlotte Brontë. I read this novel many times in my teens and early twenties. It is a great coming of age story about a simple girl trying to find equality and happiness while learning the importance of independence.
I became a widow and single mother of two teenagers in 2013. Navigating the path while managing grief was not easy. Second guessing every decision and how it would effect two children was not easy. I was lucky to have an amazing social network of friends and family who carried us through. Understanding the struggles of a single income, downsizing, losing health insurance temporarily, and watching my savings disappear was very hard. It is experiences like this that help me better understand others who are dealing with grief, trauma, financial worries, parenting woes, and lack of insurance.
Governors require the support of legislators to accomplish their objectives and plans for the state including fiscal priorities, routine government functions, and social policy goals. The governor is a leader of the state and should work to create a healthy working relationship to prove to the elected officials and the entire populace that he/she is the right leader for our state. How well the governor interacts with the legislature can determine the overall success of the governor's agendas and the overall success of the state.
I continue to hear conversations at the local and state level addressing the challenges facing our state's capacity to transform our economy, institutions and workforce to meet the demands of the near future. I agree with these statements and concerns. I am supportive of the work being done to increase access to workforce training, IT training, and other skill development.
To have experience in government or politics, one has to start without experience. Therefore, I believe with the right support system, education, and onboarding an elected official can gain experience in politics. This alone however, does not make a good politician. Anyone can lean the system of politics and government. I believe it takes someone passionate about their beliefs with consideration of the beliefs of those around them, and someone who can debate, compromise, and do what is right for the majority of the population and not what is paid for by lobbying or to simply climb the political ladder.
Legislation is often about debating and educating. Having respect for another individual(s) allows the conversation depth, yet retains respect between/among those individuals. This is how compromise is created and bills are passed. It is expected that that governor creates relationships with legislators and I feel it should be expected that legislators also work to better understand each other. These relationships should be developed among parties as well.
The redistricting process was created to allow for changes that improve the representation for all. The current redistricting process is vulnerable and allows for discrimination and partisan manipulation. I believe in fair and equitable representation for all Americans. I would believe this regardless of which party was a majority. A balance of parties and a balance of representation was the foundation of our country and it should be today as well.
I would prefer to focus on education and workforce development, however, I will listen to the recommendations of the party and other legislators and fill gaps where needed.
Greene County has some amazing women in office and running for office. I think they are great role models and will help shape my political future.
At this time, I am not. However, I have a hard time saying "100% no" because I do not know what the future holds. I do not intend to use this position as a stepping stone to the next. I feel that right now, at this time, this position is the right thing for me, my family, and our community. If it is the best option for our state and our country, I would carefully consider a different political office in the future.
House District 133 has had very little canvassing in the past decade. Knocking on my neighbors doors and having them share how excited they are to have someone speak to them about their ideas, beliefs, and concerns is very rewarding and a reminder that no matter how sure a candidate may be about winning an election, voters want to be heard and they want to know the person who will represent them.
As an elected official I will represent a district that has varying and sometimes conflicting beliefs. Finding a middle ground that best supports a balance of those beliefs is the job I strive to fulfill as a policymaker.
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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 7, 2022
Current members of the Missouri House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Jon Patterson
Minority Leader:Ashley Aune
Representatives
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Jeff Farnan (R)
District 2
District 3
Danny Busick (R)
District 4
Greg Sharpe (R)
District 5
Louis Riggs (R)
District 6
Ed Lewis (R)
District 7
Peggy McGaugh (R)
District 8
Josh Hurlbert (R)
District 9
Dean VanSchoiack (R)
District 10
Bill Falkner (R)
District 11
Brenda Shields (R)
District 12
Mike Jones (R)
District 13
Sean Pouche (R)
District 14
Ashley Aune (D)
District 15
Kenneth Jamison (D)
District 16
Chris Brown (R)
District 17
Bill Allen (R)
District 18
Eric Woods (D)
District 19
Wick Thomas (D)
District 20
Mike Steinmeyer (R)
District 21
Will Jobe (D)
District 22
Yolanda Young (D)
District 23
Michael Johnson (D)
District 24
Emily Weber (D)
District 25
Patricia Mansur (D)
District 26
Tiffany Price (D)
District 27
Melissa Douglas (D)
District 28
Donna Barnes (D)
District 29
Aaron Crossley (D)
District 30
Jon Patterson (R)
District 31
Ron Fowler (R)
District 32
Jeff Coleman (R)
District 33
Carolyn Caton (R)
District 34
Kemp Strickler (D)
District 35
Keri Ingle (D)
District 36
Anthony Ealy (D)
District 37
Mark Sharp (D)
District 38
Martin Jacobs (D)
District 39
Mark Meirath (R)
District 40
Chad Perkins (R)
District 41
Doyle Justus (R)
District 42
Jeff Myers (R)
District 43
Kent Haden (R)
District 44
John Martin (R)
District 45
Mary Steinhoff (D)
District 46
David Smith (D)
District 47
Adrian Plank (D)
District 48
Tim Taylor (R)
District 49
Jim Schulte (R)
District 50
Gregg Bush (D)
District 51
Mark Nolte (R)
District 52
Bradley Pollitt (R)
District 53
Terry Thompson (R)
District 54
Brandon Phelps (R)
District 55
William Irwin (R)
District 56
Michael Davis (R)
District 57
Rodger Reedy (R)
District 58
Willard Haley (R)
District 59
Rudy Veit (R)
District 60
Dave Griffith (R)
District 61
Bruce Sassmann (R)
District 62
Sherri Gallick (R)
District 63
Tricia Byrnes (R)
District 64
Deanna Self (R)
District 65
Wendy Hausman (R)
District 66
Marlene Terry (D)
District 67
Tonya Rush (D)
District 68
Kem Smith (D)
District 69
Scott Miller (R)
District 70
Stephanie Boykin (D)
District 71
District 72
Doug Clemens (D)
District 73
Raychel Proudie (D)
District 74
Marla Smith (D)
District 75
Chanel Mosley (D)
District 76
Marlon Anderson (D)
District 77
District 78
Marty Murray (D)
District 79
LaKeySha Bosley (D)
District 80
Elizabeth Fuchs (D)
District 81
Steve Butz (D)
District 82
Nick Kimble (D)
District 83
Raymond Reed (D)
District 84
Del Taylor (D)
District 85
District 86
Jeff Hales (D)
District 87
Connie Steinmetz (D)
District 88
Holly Jones (R)
District 89
George Hruza (R)
District 90
Mark Boyko (D)
District 91
Jo Doll (D)
District 92
Michael Burton (D)
District 93
Bridget Moore (D)
District 94
Jim Murphy (R)
District 95
Vacant
District 96
Brad Christ (R)
District 97
David Casteel (R)
District 98
District 99
Ian Mackey (D)
District 100
District 101
Ben Keathley (R)
District 102
Richard West (R)
District 103
Dave Hinman (R)
District 104
Terri Violet (R)
District 105
Colin Wellenkamp (R)
District 106
Travis Wilson (R)
District 107
Mark Matthiesen (R)
District 108
Mike Costlow (R)
District 109
John Simmons (R)
District 110
Justin Sparks (R)
District 111
Cecelie Williams (R)
District 112
Renee Reuter (R)
District 113
Phil Amato (R)
District 114
Vacant
District 115
Bill Lucas (R)
District 116
Dale Wright (R)
District 117
Becky Laubinger (R)
District 118
Mike McGirl (R)
District 119
Brad Banderman (R)
District 120
John Hewkin (R)
District 121
Bill Hardwick (R)
District 122
Tara Peters (R)
District 123
Jeff Vernetti (R)
District 124
Don Mayhew (R)
District 125
Dane Diehl (R)
District 126
Jim Kalberloh (R)
District 127
Ann Kelley (R)
District 128
District 129
John Black (R)
District 130
Bishop Davidson (R)
District 131
Bill Owen (R)
District 132
Jeremy Dean (D)
District 133
Melanie Stinnett (R)
District 134
Alex Riley (R)
District 135
Betsy Fogle (D)
District 136
Stephanie Hein (D)
District 137
Darin Chappell (R)
District 138
Burt Whaley (R)
District 139
Bob Titus (R)
District 140
Jamie Gragg (R)
District 141
Melissa Schmidt (R)
District 142
Jeff Knight (R)
District 143
Bennie Cook (R)
District 144
Tony Harbison (R)
District 145
Bryant Wolfin (R)
District 146
Barry Hovis (R)
District 147
John Voss (R)
District 148
David Dolan (R)
District 149
Donnie Brown (R)
District 150
District 151
Steven Jordan (R)
District 152
Hardy Billington (R)
District 153
Keith Elliott (R)
District 154
Lisa Durnell (R)
District 155
Matthew Overcast (R)
District 156
Brian Seitz (R)
District 157
Mitch Boggs (R)
District 158
Scott Cupps (R)
District 159
Dirk Deaton (R)
District 160
Vacant
District 161
Lane Roberts (R)
District 162
Robert Bromley (R)
District 163
Cathy Loy (R)
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Vacancies (3)
