LaKeySha Bosley
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2019 - Present
2027
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LaKeySha Bosley (Democratic Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 79. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Bosley (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 79. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bosley was assigned to the following committees:
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2021-2022
Bosley was assigned to the following committees:
- Rural Community Development Committee, Ranking Minority Member
- Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
- Administrative Oversight Committee
- Budget Committee
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2019-2020
Bosley was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Policy Committee
- Budget Committee
- House Ways and Means Committee, Ranking Minority Member
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Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent LaKeySha Bosley won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LaKeySha Bosley (D) | 100.0 | 10,867 | |
| Total votes: 10,867 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent LaKeySha Bosley advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LaKeySha Bosley | 100.0 | 4,808 | |
| Total votes: 4,808 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent LaKeySha Bosley won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LaKeySha Bosley (D) | 100.0 | 7,844 | |
| Total votes: 7,844 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent LaKeySha Bosley advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LaKeySha Bosley | 100.0 | 3,836 | |
| Total votes: 3,836 | |||
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent LaKeySha Bosley won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LaKeySha Bosley (D) | 100.0 | 14,321 | |
| Total votes: 14,321 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent LaKeySha Bosley advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LaKeySha Bosley | 100.0 | 7,653 | |
| Total votes: 7,653 | |||
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
LaKeySha Bosley defeated Daniel Elder in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LaKeySha Bosley (D) | 89.7 | 11,937 | |
 | Daniel Elder (L) | 10.3 | 1,372 | |
| Total votes: 13,309 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
LaKeySha Bosley defeated J.P. Johnson, Maxine Johnson, and Reign Harris in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | LaKeySha Bosley | 50.2 | 3,385 | |
 | J.P. Johnson | 30.3 | 2,043 | |
| Maxine Johnson | 12.9 | 872 | ||
| Reign Harris | 6.5 | 440 | ||
| Total votes: 6,740 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79
Daniel Elder advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 79 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Elder | 100.0 | 12 |
| Total votes: 12 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
LaKeySha Bosley did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
LaKeySha Bosley did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
Arrest on traffic violations (2023)
On May 1, 2023, Bosley was pulled over for speeding and subsequently arrested due to an outstanding warrant for her failure to appear in court for a previous traffic violation. In total, there were three warrants for traffic violations dating back to 2016 across different counties. Bosley was released later the same day after she posted bail.[1][2]
In response to the arrest, Bosley stated, "I’ve been so focused in trying to do a lot of good work in the Capitol [and] making sure that I do the people’s work for the 79th District, I’ve neglected my own personal endeavors. I’m truly sorry for that, because you can’t be a good representative if you personally aren’t taking care of your business. So I take full responsibility for that." Bosley also stated she was taking action to ensure that "all matters related to this situation are settled to the satisfaction of the relevant legal authorities."[1][2]
Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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See also
2024 Elections
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Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 79 |
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Missouri House of Representatives District 79 2019-Present |
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