Anthony T. Ealy Jr.
Democrat · IncumbentState representative, District 36 (Grandview)
Anthony Ealy Jr. is a Grandview attorney and former legislative fellow for Rep. Emanuel Cleaver who was first elected to Missouri House District 36 in 20222. In 2024 KCUR reported that his priorities included reducing gun violence, expanding transit and voting rights, and protecting abortion rights and immigrant communities1.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
Said · low confidence- KCUR reported that his priorities include protecting abortion rights. (2024-08) source
RedistrictingNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on HB 1 (2025 second extraordinary session), the new congressional map drawn in the middle of the decade (House 90 to 65). (2025-09-09) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Record
- First elected to the Missouri House in November 2022; described as the first Black representative from Grandview2.
- Is the sponsor of HB 3340 (2026), which bars state agencies from spending state funds on civil immigration detention, and HB 2401 (2026) on safe firearm storage2.
- Is on the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Missouri House District 36 against Dave Thomas34.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (6)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- KC Voter Guide 2024: Missouri House District 36KCUR / KC Media Collective
- Rep. Anthony Ealy, official member page (biography and sponsored bills)Missouri House of Representatives
- Notice of General Election and Sample Ballot, Nov 3, 2026 (Jackson County outside Kansas City)Jackson County Election Board
- Sample Ballot for the Nov 3, 2026 Election (Kansas City voters in Jackson County)Kansas City Election Board
- Missouri House roll call: HB 1 third reading, Sep 9, 2025 (2nd extraordinary session, day 6, roll 4)Missouri House of Representatives
- HB1 bill summaryMissouri House of Representatives