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Jennell Houts
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Jennell Houts (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 28. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Houts completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jennell Houts earned a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a writer, editor, high school teacher, and wellness coach.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Jerome Barnes defeated Jennell Houts in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 28 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jerome Barnes (D) | 65.3 | 6,917 |
 | Jennell Houts (R)  | 34.7 | 3,677 | |
| Total votes: 10,594 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Jerome Barnes advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 28 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerome Barnes | 100.0 | 3,319 |
| Total votes: 3,319 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 28
Jennell Houts advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 28 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennell Houts | 100.0 | 1,580 |
| Total votes: 1,580 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Endorsements
To view Houts' endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jennell Houts completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Houts' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm a wife, mother, and conservative who is very concerned about where our nation is headed. I couldn't sit on the sidelines any longer. I had to get involved somehow to make a difference for not only my children and grandchildren but also for all the people of Missouri and America. I'm not a politician, and I won't play political games; there's too much at stake. My devotion isn't to a company or industry but to the people of this great state and great nation.
- I'm pro-Constitution. Our constitution matters whether we're in the middle of a pandemic or not. Our rights and freedoms matter. PERIOD. The US Constitution and our state constitution matter and guide us as we enact laws to help citizens pursue life, liberty, and happiness. I'm against censoring free speech -- I may not agree with or like what you have to say, but I'll protect it anyway. Criminals don't follow laws, so legislation that infringes on law-abiding citizens' rights to own firearms and buy ammo to protect themselves and their families is wrong. I'll protect your 2A rights.
- I'm pro-medical freedom. You alone should be able to make decisions regarding your health and what does or doesn't go into your body. NO ONE has the right to force you or your family to take a medical treatment or protocol that you don't want. You have every right to visit family members in the hospital, even during a pandemic. Government policies do not belong in the middle of the patient-doctor relationship. Doctors should have the freedom to treat their patients as they see fit using their extensive knowledge and experience, and doctors shouldn't fear government interference when treating patients. I'll work and vote to protect the rights of Missourians to make their own medical decisions and fight against "health" mandates of all kinds.
- I'm pro-education choice. As a former secondary teacher, education is near and dear to my heart. Sadly, our education system is failing too many students. Schools are getting distracted with things like CRT and DEI and SEL. As schools have shifted their focus to these areas, student test scores in reading, writing, math, and science have suffered, leaving too many students unprepared for the workforce or for college. I will fight to refocus schools on what really matters: teaching students instead of indoctrinating them with the latest far-left propaganda.
I'm passionate about:
> Protecting Free Speech (First Amendment rights)
> Protecting the Pre-born
> Protecting Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens
> Enacting legislation for struggling and dyslexic readers
> Protecting the rights of female athletes
> Holding schools accountable for student outcomes
> Giving parents school choice when their school fails their kids
> Medical freedom/choice for patients and medical professionals
> Requiring that the Science of Reading be taught in all teacher training colleges
> Creating a Taxpayer Bill of Rights to hold elected officials accountable and protect taxpayers
> Safer schools (place armed veterans/resource officers in every school)
> Banning CRT and other divisive ideologies in MO schools
My faith in Jesus Christ and the Bible are what guide me most. Bible teaching and the teachings of Jesus are what shape my belief system. I'm sure I fall short more often than not, so I reset and keep going and try to do better next time with His help.
An elected official should adhere to the US and state Constitutions to protect citizens' rights and limit government involvement/interference in their lives.
I'm intelligent and a quick learner. I'm passionate about our state and our nation following the Constitution and remaining faithful to the qualities that have made our nation and state great. I will listen to the concerns of my constituents and vote in their best interest and according to the Constitution. I won't be bought by special interest groups; my loyalty is to the people.
I want people to remember that I always fought for freedom and for what was right.
I remember Ronald Reagan running for office. I was happy when he got elected. I'm not sure how old I was -- maybe middle school.
While I babysat some as a teenager, my first real job was working at Hardees for $3/hour as a fifteen year old. As soon as I turned 16, I went across the street to McDonald's because they paid $3.25/hour!
The Bible. I also like thriller mysteries and nonfiction, faith-based books.
I am a breast cancer survivor. I was determined to not only survive but thrive. I researched my options, changed doctors, and made significant changes to my lifestyle. I was willing to do the work. I'm not afraid to do hard things. I thank God for every day I have on this planet and have decided to live life to the fullest and try to make it a better place.
They should work together to do what is best for the people and businesses. They should stay out of the way as much as possible while working to protect rights and minimize unnecessary and burdensome regulations.
Education and the medical industry will need significant changes. The rights of parents and children need to be protected from schools that have forgotten their primary function: educating. Schools need to be held accountable when they fail students and families. Schools need to be SAFE for students and staff, so armed resource officers in every single building is something I'd like to see. (Gun-free zones are targets for criminals and deranged individuals.)
Costs in the medical industry are out of control. We need to ensure people have affordable options for medication and care while protecting their rights to choose which treatments are right for them.
We need to continue to develop our infrastructure in Missouri and fund it.
Yes and no. It's beneficial because they understand the ins and outs of the job, but they can become out-of-touch with what real people in the state are going through.
As a brand-new legislator (never a politician), I would bring new ideas to the table and not be indebted to special interest groups. My loyalty would be to the people.
As a brand-new legislator (never a politician), I would bring new ideas to the table and not be indebted to special interest groups. My loyalty would be to the people.
Of course. Legislators on both sides of the aisle need to work together and sometimes meet in the middle to get things done. As a freshman rep, I would look to those who have more experience than I do to show me the ropes and help me learn the process.
As a former teacher, I would like to be on the education committee.
Also, since I favor smaller, less invasive government (in general), I'd like to be on the committee that reduces/eliminates unnecessary/outdated bills/laws.
Also, since I favor smaller, less invasive government (in general), I'd like to be on the committee that reduces/eliminates unnecessary/outdated bills/laws.
Not sure. We'll see.
While canvassing for the Missouri Canvassers, I spoke with a man whose father passed away 10 years ago but who voted in the 2020 election. Someone hijacked his father's right to vote and used it for their own purposes. That's wrong. I want to ensure that our elections are fair and accurate, and that every legal vote is counted.
Absolutely -- within reason. I lean conservative and will do my best to stick to those values. But I do understand that a good piece of legislation that passes is better than a perfect one that doesn't. I will always try to listen to all sides of an issue before making a final decision or drafting legislation.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 7, 2022
Current members of the Missouri House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Jon Patterson
Minority Leader:Ashley Aune
Representatives
District 1
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)
Republican Party (108)
Democratic Party (52)
Vacancies (3)
