Jessica DeVoto

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Jessica DeVoto

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Saint Louis University, 2013

Graduate

Maryville University, 2014

Personal

Birthplace

Kirkwood, Mo.

Religion

Agnostic

Profession

Accounting

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Jessica DeVoto (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 69. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

DeVoto completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

DeVoto was born in Kirkwood, Missouri. She earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Louis University in 2013 and a master's degree from Maryville University in 2014. Her career experience includes working as a bookkeeper and property manager. DeVoto has been affiliated with Pi Mu Epsilon.

Elections

2022

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 69

Incumbent Adam Schnelting defeated Jessica DeVoto in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 69 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Schnelting (R)	59.7	9,376
		Jessica DeVoto (D)	40.3	6,325

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,701
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 69

Jessica DeVoto advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 69 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica DeVoto	100.0	2,208

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,208
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 69

Incumbent Adam Schnelting advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 69 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Schnelting	100.0	3,872

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,872
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2020

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 104

Incumbent Adam Schnelting defeated Jessica DeVoto in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 104 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Schnelting (R)	58.4	11,982
		Jessica DeVoto (D)	41.6	8,542

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,524
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 104

Jessica DeVoto advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 104 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica DeVoto	100.0	2,795

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,795
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 104

Incumbent Adam Schnelting advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 104 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Schnelting	100.0	3,484

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,484
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jessica DeVoto completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DeVoto's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I moved to St. Charles in 2015 after graduating from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in Business Administration from Maryville University. have experience working in customer service, bookkeeping, and property management. I will represent my constituents’ best interest and deliver government of the people by the people for the people.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Voting Rights
• Healthcare
• Education & Infrastructure

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My primary concern is the rights and personal liberties of my constituents—including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, low-income families, etc.—not the interests of large corporations. In addition, I believe thats expanding voting access, expanding healthcare, empowering unions, and investing in education are critical to making our great state greater yet.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have always admired Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was such a trailblazer and a bulwark for women’s rights.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe the core responsibilities for a state representative are listening to your constituents, sponsoring and supporting laws that are in the best interest of the people and opposing those those that aren’t, and using your microphone to visibly support your constituents’ causes.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy as representative that the people felt like they could talk to, who was always looking out for them, and who left the state in better condition than she found it.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Joy to the World by Three Dog Knight

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

I believe our state’s greatest challenge is a legislature that has lost sight of its past purpose: to represent the people. Moreover, the state has been gerrymandered in such a way that it will be difficult to unseat many of these lawmakers.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I absolutely believe it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. Lawmaking doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Different legislators have different opinions and ideas that they hold and also the perspective of different constituencies. For example, a legislator from a major city will have a different perspective from that of a legislator from a rural area, and both legislators bring something to the table when creating or considering a piece of legislation.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Some of the committees I would like to be a part of include Elementary and Secondary Education, Transportation, and General Laws.

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2020

Jessica DeVoto completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DeVoto's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in Chesterfield and moved to St. Charles in 2015. I went to Parkway West High School and have a Bachelors Degree in Math from Saint Louis University and an MBA from Maryville University. I currently work in property management.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Healthcare
• Education
• Unions

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I have a strong sense of justice, and I care about the rights and liberties of the people. I believe that healthcare, education, infrastructure, unions, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, accessibility, environmental protection, and voting rights are just a few of the issues that need to be addressed to make our state the best it can be for our families and neighbors.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

That's hard to say, as there are so many people out there to look to for inspiration, but one that immediately comes to mind is Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her gusto and determination are something to aspire to, and the trails she's blazed for women's rights are truly unparalleled.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I think important principles for elected officials include justice, caring, curiosity, and above all, the ability to listen.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

A strong sense of justice, empathy, transparency, curiosity, scientific literacy, and loyalty, to name a few.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event that I remember would be the 9/11 attacks. I was 10 years old at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was service clerk at Walgreens. I was there for 14 months at which point I left to double down on my studies.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Joy to the World by Three Dog Knight

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. Legislation does not happen in a vacuum. We need to collaborate to get multiple perspectives on the topic. And lower offices should definitely collaborate with higher offices because they represent a smaller area and therefore tend to be more in touch with voters and have a more detailed perspective of what their voters are saying.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I believe we need to protect CLEAN Missouri. The people voted for that almost two-to-one in every corner of the state. Redistricting needs to be fair and impartial. The people are supposed to choose their leaders, not the other way around.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes. If elected, I would consider future runs for such offices as state senator, governor, or US Senator.

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Footnotes

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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

Mazzie Christensen (R)

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)

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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)

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William Irwin (R)

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Michael Davis (R)

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Rodger Reedy (R)

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Willard Haley (R)

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Rudy Veit (R)

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Dave Griffith (R)

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Bruce Sassmann (R)

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Sherri Gallick (R)

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Tricia Byrnes (R)

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Deanna Self (R)

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Wendy Hausman (R)

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Marlene Terry (D)

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Tonya Rush (D)

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Kem Smith (D)

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Scott Miller (R)

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Stephanie Boykin (D)

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LaDonna Appelbaum (D)

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Doug Clemens (D)

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Raychel Proudie (D)

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Marla Smith (D)

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Chanel Mosley (D)

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Marlon Anderson (D)

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Kimberly-Ann Collins (D)

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Marty Murray (D)

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LaKeySha Bosley (D)

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Elizabeth Fuchs (D)

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Steve Butz (D)

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Nick Kimble (D)

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Raymond Reed (D)

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Del Taylor (D)

District 85

Yolonda Fountain Henderson (D)

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Jeff Hales (D)

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Connie Steinmetz (D)

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Holly Jones (R)

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George Hruza (R)

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Mark Boyko (D)

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Jo Doll (D)

District 92

Michael Burton (D)

District 93

Bridget Moore (D)

District 94

Jim Murphy (R)

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District 96

Brad Christ (R)

District 97

David Casteel (R)

District 98

Jaclyn Zimmermann (D)

District 99

Ian Mackey (D)

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Philip Oehlerking (R)

District 101

Ben Keathley (R)

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Richard West (R)

District 103

Dave Hinman (R)

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Terri Violet (R)

District 105

Colin Wellenkamp (R)

District 106

Travis Wilson (R)

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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)

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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)

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John Hewkin (R)

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Bill Hardwick (R)

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Tara Peters (R)

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Jeff Vernetti (R)

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Don Mayhew (R)

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Dane Diehl (R)

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Jim Kalberloh (R)

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Ann Kelley (R)

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Jamie Gragg (R)

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Melissa Schmidt (R)

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Jeff Knight (R)

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Bennie Cook (R)

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Tony Harbison (R)

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Bryant Wolfin (R)

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John Voss (R)

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David Dolan (R)

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Lane Roberts (R)

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