Jay Mosley

Jay Mosley
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 68th district
In office
January 2017 – January 8, 2025
Preceded byKeith English
Succeeded byKem Smith
Personal details
BornSacramento, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAngela Mosley
Children3 (including Chanel Mosley)
EducationGrambling State University (BA)

Jay Mosley is an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025, representing the 68th district. Elected in November 2016, he began office in January 2017.

Early life and education

Mosley was born and raised in Sacramento, California. After graduating from Rio Linda High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in leisure studies and therapeutic recreation from Grambling State University.[1]

Career

From 2004 to 2009, Mosley served as a firefighter in Berkeley, California.[2] Since 2012, he has worked as a shuttle driver. Mosley was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office in January 2017. In the 2021–2022 legislative session, Mosely is the ranking member on the Consent and House Procedure Committee.[3]

Personal life

His wife Angela Mosley is state senator and his daughter Chanel Mosley is the member of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 75th district.[4]

Electoral history

State representative

Missouri House of Representatives primary election, District 68, August 2, 2016[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jay Mosley 2,267 56.435%
Democratic Bert Atkins 1,750 43.565%
Total votes 4,017 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives election, District 68, November 8, 2016[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jay Mosley 9,863 57.09% −9.19
Independent Keith English 7,414 42.91% +42.91
Total votes 17,277 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives election, District 68, November 6, 2018[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jay Mosley 12,417 100.00% +42.91
Missouri House of Representatives primary election, District 68, August 4, 2020[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jay Mosley 4,611 68.26% −31.74
Democratic Mike Moehlenkamp 2,144 31.74% N/A
Total votes 6,755 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives election, District 68, November 3, 2020[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jay Mosley 14,400 100.00% 0.00
Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, District 68, August 2, 2022[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jay Mosley 2,336 60.56% −7.70
Democratic Pamela Paul 990 25.67% n/a
Democratic Don Houston 531 13.77% n/a
Total votes 3,857 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 68[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jay Mosley 8,128 100.00% 0.00

References

  1. ^ "Representative Jay Mosley". www.house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  2. ^ "Jay Mosley's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  3. ^ "Jay Mosley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  4. ^ Suntrup, Jack (2023-10-05). "All in the family: Two sisters look to continue Walton political dynasty in Missouri Legislature". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  5. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "Election Results" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  10. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 26, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
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