Keri Ingle
Keri Lynn Ingle (born July 11, 1984) is a Democratic member of the Missouri General Assembly representing the State's 35th House district.
Keri Ingle | |
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| Member-elect of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| Assuming office 9 January 2019 | |
| Succeeding | Gary L. Cross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1984 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Central Oklahoma- Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas- Master of Social Work |
| Website | keriingle.com |
Career
Rep. Ingle earned a BA in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Rep. Ingle is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. Rep. Ingle has worked in child welfare as the adoption specialist for the Jackson County Children’s Division, as well as in schools, hospitals, and mental health facilities.
Ingle won the election on 6 November 2018 from the platform of Democratic Party. She secured 53% of the vote while her closest rival Republican Tom Lovell secured 47%.[1]
She was the Democratic (thus minority) whip in the Missouri house.[2]
Ingle was re-elected on 3 November 2020 from the platform of Democratic Party. She secured 54.5% of the vote while her closet rival Republican Sean Smith secured 45.5%.
References
- "Missouri Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- Shurr, Alisha (2019-08-22). "Pierson, Ingle selected as assistant floor leader, whip for House Democrats". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2020-04-04.