Betsy Fogle
American politician
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Betsy Fogle is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 135th district. Flipping her house seat in November 2020, and being sworn into office in January 2021.[1]
University of Arkansas (MA)
Betsy Fogle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 135th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Helms |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Springfield, Missouri, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Missouri State University (BA) University of Arkansas (MA) |
Early life and education
Fogle was born in Springfield and attended Parkview High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Missouri State University and a Master of Arts in sociology from the University of Arkansas.[2]
Career
Fogle worked at Jordan Valley Community Health Center until she was urged by House Minority Leader Crystal Quade to run for office.[3] Fogle was narrowly elected in November 2020 over incumbent representative Steve Helms and Green Party candidate Vicke Kepling. Fogle's victory resulted in the only seat flipping between either party in the state during the 2020 election cycle.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Betsy Fogle | 8,555 | 48.20% | +1.17 | |
| Republican | Steve Helms | 8,476 | 47.75% | −4.91 | |
| Green | Vicke Kepling | 696 | 3.92% | +3.92 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Betsy Fogle | 6,040 | 56.20% | +8.0 | |
| Republican | AJ Exner | 4,700 | 43.80 | −3.95 | |
