Ashley Aune
Ashley Aune (Democratic Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 14. She assumed office on January 6, 2021. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Aune (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 14. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Aune began serving as State House Minority Leader in 2025.[1]
Biography
Aune earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 2007. Aune's career experience includes owning Propel Creative Studio. She has been a member of Moms Demand Action and Northland Progress.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Aune was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Aune was assigned to the following committees:
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 14
Incumbent Ashley Aune defeated Frank Pendleton in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ashley Aune (D) | 54.5 | 10,905 | |
 | Frank Pendleton (R) | 45.5 | 9,111 | |
| Total votes: 20,016 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Ashley Aune advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ashley Aune | 100.0 | 2,870 | |
| Total votes: 2,870 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14
Frank Pendleton advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Pendleton | 100.0 | 2,688 |
| Total votes: 2,688 | ||||
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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 14
Incumbent Ashley Aune defeated Eric Holmes in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ashley Aune (D) | 53.2 | 7,859 | |
| Eric Holmes (R) | 46.8 | 6,907 | ||
| Total votes: 14,766 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Ashley Aune advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ashley Aune | 100.0 | 3,215 | |
| Total votes: 3,215 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14
Eric Holmes advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Holmes | 100.0 | 2,788 | |
| Total votes: 2,788 | ||||
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 14
Ashley Aune defeated Eric Holmes in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ashley Aune (D) | 53.4 | 12,584 | |
| Eric Holmes (R) | 46.6 | 10,985 | ||
| Total votes: 23,569 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14
Ashley Aune advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ashley Aune | 100.0 | 4,224 | |
| Total votes: 4,224 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Sain (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14
Eric Holmes advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 14 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Holmes | 100.0 | 3,113 | |
| Total votes: 3,113 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
Ashley Aune completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Aune's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I believe the people who represent us should be one of us. As a small business owner, proud stepmom, and long-time Kansas City area resident, I understand the challenges and opportunities families, workers, and entrepreneurs in my district are facing every day. I have a clear view of what's working and what's not in Missouri politics, as well as the experiences and perspective to enact positive change right here in District 14.
Put simply, I want what you want: educational opportunities for all our children; quality, affordable healthcare access to keep our families and workforce strong; a fair and transparent government that works for everyone; protections for the workers and union members who keep our economy running; and a balanced approach to ensuring the safety and security of our families.
If elected, I'll work tirelessly to give a voice to those who feel left behind and fight for progressive values that improve our lives and our communities.
- I'm passionate about advocating for people and policy, and I want to be a prominent voice for Northlanders in Jefferson City.
- I place people above politics-always-and I care deeply about the success and happiness of folks in my community and my state.
- I understand this is an incredibly difficult job, and I believe my work ethic and tenacity make me well suited to handle the challenges of legislating.
Public Education
Healthcare Access
Fair & Transparent Government
Workers' Rights
Ending Gun Violence
I spent my childhood influenced by the values my parents instilled in me: tenacity, empathy and generosity. My mother grew up in a low-income, minority household, and my dad was raised on a dairy farm in rural Indiana. Their life experiences influenced how they raised my brother and me, which helped shape who I became: a hard-working business owner with a passion for helping others.
If elected, I believe these qualities will serve me well because I'm motivated more by the opportunity to make positive change than I am by money or power. I'm not running for office because I'm driven by ego or greed. I'm running for State Representative because my neighbors, family and friends deserve so much better than the current status quo. They deserve someone who will champion their values in Jefferson City and fight against the policies and politicians that make their lives more difficult.
My very first job at age 12 was as a babysitter for families in my neighborhood. An avid reader and born entrepreneur, I read all the Babysitters Club books and decided that I, too, should start a babysitting business, as I was the oldest kid in the neighborhood and had experience keeping my younger brother alive when my parents were out.
While I eventually took various jobs in retail once I was old enough to do so, I was the go-to sitter in my neighborhood until I graduated high school. To this day, I remain close with the families I babysat for and have had the incredible privilege of watching those kids graduate high school then college, get married and start families.
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson
This incredible book perfectly combines my life-long love of history and true crime. I prefer to read non-fiction, and love books that teach me something new and fascinating about history while also taking me on a wild journey of murder and intrigue...
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ ‘’ABC 17 KMIZ (Columbia, Missouri)’’, "Missouri Democrats name Ashley Aune state House minority leader," November 7, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 27, 2020
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| Preceded by Matt Sain (D) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 14 2021-Present |
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