Mike Jones
RepublicanState representative, District 12 (Platte County)
Mike Jones is a Kansas City Air Force veteran who owns a residential painting business and has represented Missouri House District 12 since 20251112. He is the Republican candidate for the open Senate District 34 seat after switching from his House re-election bid on March 30, 20261213. He named property tax relief, cost of living and public safety as top priorities14.
Where they stand 8 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on final passage of HJR 73, the resolution to repeal the 2024 reproductive freedom amendment (now Amendment 3 on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot) (103 to 51). (2025-04-17) source
GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
Gender care for minorsNo, ban these treatments for minorsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on final passage of HB 2033, which makes permanent the ban on gender transition treatment for minors (102 to 40). (2026-02-12) source
RedistrictingState legislatures draw maps and may redraw any time, including for partisan advantagemedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on final passage of HB 1 of the 2025 second extraordinary session, the new congressional map enacted mid-decade (90 to 65). (2025-09-09) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on final passage of HB 1663, 1607 and 1973, which limit school athletic competitions designated for one sex to students of that sex (98 to 37). (2026-02-26) source
Kids onlineRequire age checks only for adult content sitesmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on final passage of HB 1839, 2921 and 3015, which require age verification on adult websites (120 to 19). (2026-03-09) source
Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted yes on final passage of HCR 48, the resolution commending the U.S. House for passing the SAVE Act (92 to 43). (2026-04-15) source
Childcare and pre-KNo single answer fitslow
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Record
- Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1997 to 2001, was elected to the Missouri House in November 2024, and sits on the House Veterans and Armed Forces committee1113.
- Sponsored a bill raising penalties for drivers who fail to stop for school buses and a bill giving law enforcement more authority over drones; both were folded into a public safety package signed by the governor, and he handled the Missouri Rangers armed school guard bill in the House13.
- Is the Republican candidate on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Missouri Senate District 34 against Shereka Barnes15.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (15)
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- House roll call, session day 56, roll 6 (2025-04-17): HJR 73Missouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 44, roll 16 (2025-03-27): HB 1175Missouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 49, roll 13 (2026-04-09): HB 1730Missouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 20, roll 3 (2026-02-12): HB 2033Missouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 6, roll 4 (2025-09-09): HB 1 of the 2025 second extraordinary sessionMissouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 52, roll 3 (2026-04-15): HCR 48Missouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 28, roll 2 (2026-02-26): HB 1663Missouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 34, roll 5 (2026-03-09): HB 1839Missouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 30, roll 6 (2025-02-27): HB 269Missouri House of Representatives
- House roll call, session day 46, roll 28 (2026-04-02): HB 2409Missouri House of Representatives
- Rep. Mike Jones, official member page (biography and sponsored bills)Missouri House of Representatives
- Rep. Mike Jones announces campaign for Missouri Senate in Platte and Buchanan counties (Mar 30, 2026)The Missouri Times
- In northwest Missouri Senate primary, two GOP lawmakers who vote alike differ on styles (July 15, 2026)The Missouri Independent
- Get to know Mike Jones, Republican primary candidate for Senate District 34 (July 28, 2026)KQ2 News
- Platte County Election Proof Report 136 (Sept 10, 2026)Platte County Board of Elections