Mike Jones (Missouri State Senate District 34 candidate)

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Mike Jones

Republican Party

Candidate, Missouri State Senate District 34

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

August 4, 2026

Personal

Profession

Retired

Mike Jones (Republican Party) is running for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 34. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Mike Jones has been affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, KC Woodworkers Guild, and American Cancer Society.

Elections

2026

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 34

Shereka Barnes (D) and Pam May (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 34 on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Shereka Barnes
		Pam May

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 34

Ryan Gerster (R), Mike Jones (R), Sean Pouche (R), and Brenda Shields (R) are running in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 34 on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Ryan Gerster
	Submit photo	Mike Jones
		Sean Pouche
	Submit photo	Brenda Shields

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nathan Willett (R)

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2024

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 15

Kenneth Jamison defeated Mike Jones in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 15 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kenneth Jamison (D)	53.0	9,618
	Submit photo	Mike Jones (R)	47.0	8,543

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,161
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 15

Kenneth Jamison defeated Greg Smith in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 15 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kenneth Jamison	61.7	1,720
	Submit photo	Greg Smith	38.3	1,067

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,787
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 15

Mike Jones advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 15 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mike Jones	100.0	2,240

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Endorsements

Jones received the following endorsements.

• National Federation of Independent Business - Missouri

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Mike Jones, a candidate for Missouri House District 15, was born in Kansas and has been politically active since childhood, catching the political bug while volunteering for Bob Dole. He has been married to his wife, Berni, for 40 years, and together they have two daughters and six grandchildren. Mike has an extensive career in commercial and residential construction, and knows how to build communities. He's been a resident of Clay County for 36+ years, and is deeply rooted in his community. Mike is committed to representing the people of Clay County in the Missouri House of Representatives.

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?

• Committed to defending constitutional rights and ensuring public safety for all.
• Retain and reward hardworking teachers and empower families in education.
• Spearhead local economic development, ensuring that the Northland is not left behind or left out from opportunities to thrive.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Development, Infrastructure, Education, Public Safety.

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

The most important characteristics or principles for an elected official are integrity, honesty, and the understanding that the role is to represent all of your constituents to the best of your ability.

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

The core responsibilities are to help advocate for policies that are in the best interest of the people, families, and businesses in House District 15.

What legacy would you like to leave?

In this role, I would like to ensure that our community is strong for our children and grandchildren, not just to live, but to build a successful life. It is my goal to contribute to that vision by helping enact the policies ensure our schools are top notch, that our communities are places where economic opportunities exist, and that it is safe to raise a family.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe that it is beneficial for state legislators to have leadership experience, a servant's heart, and to have authentic ties to their community.

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

It is incredibly beneficial to build relationships with other legislators and it is essential in order to rise above partisan polarization.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Missouri Right to Life

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Campaign finance summary

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Mike Jones campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	Missouri House of Representatives District 15	Lost general	$9,807	$9,806
Grand total			$9,807	$9,806
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Missouri State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Tony Luetkemeyer

Minority Leader:Doug Beck

Senators

District 1

Doug Beck (D)

District 2

Nick Schroer (R)

District 3

Mike Henderson (R)

District 4

Karla May (D)

District 5

Steve Roberts (D)

District 6

Mike Bernskoetter (R)

District 7

Patty Lewis (D)

District 8

Mike Cierpiot (R)

District 9

Barbara Washington (D)

District 10

Travis Fitzwater (R)

District 11

Joe Nicola (R)

District 12

Rusty Black (R)

District 13

Angela Mosley (D)

District 14

Brian Williams (D)

District 15

David Gregory (R)

District 16

Justin Brown (R)

District 17

Maggie Nurrenbern (D)

District 18

Cindy O'Laughlin (R)

District 19

Stephen Webber (D)

District 20

Curtis Trent (R)

District 21

Kurtis Gregory (R)

District 22

Mary Coleman (R)

District 23

Adam Schnelting (R)

District 24

Tracy McCreery (D)

District 25

Jason Bean (R)

District 26

Ben Brown (R)

District 27

Jamie Burger (R)

District 28

Sandy Crawford (R)

District 29

Mike Moon (R)

District 30

Lincoln Hough (R)

District 31

Rick Brattin (R)

District 32

Jill Carter (R)

District 33

Brad Hudson (R)

District 34

Tony Luetkemeyer (R)

Republican Party (24)

Democratic Party (10)