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.

Early life and education

Fogle was born in

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and attended Parkview High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from

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and a Master of Arts in sociology from the

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Career

Fogle worked at Jordan Valley Community Health Center until she was urged by House Minority Leader

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to run for office. Fogle was narrowly elected in November 2020 over incumbent representative Steve Helms and

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candidate Vicke Kepling. Fogle's victory resulted in the only seat flipping between either party in the state during the 2020 election cycle.

Electoral history

References

Living people Democratic Party members of the Missouri House of Representatives 21st-century American legislators Year of birth missing (living people) Women state legislators in Missouri 21st-century American women politicians 21st-century Missouri politicians {{Missouri-politician-stub