Betsy Fogle

Betsy Fogle is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for District 135 in Missouri, first elected in 2020. A native of Springfield, she holds degrees from Missouri State University and the University of Arkansas. As a "bridge builder" in the House, she's a ranking minority member on the Budget Committee. Fogle advocates for higher law enforcement pay, increased mental health services, and fully funded public schools, while opposing utility rate hikes. She is running for the State Senate District 30 seat in 2026, focusing on making communities and schools safer, healthcare more accessible, and life more affordable, aiming to balance an unbalanced system in Jefferson City.