Missouri House of Representatives District 133 candidate surveys, 2022
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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
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Candidates and election results
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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Amy Blansit (D)
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.
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
A path that helps individuals build personal, professional and financial empowerment through education, support systems, and employment opportunities.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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.
Amy Blansit (D)
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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