Anthony Ealy
Anthony Ealy (Democratic Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 36. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Ealy (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 36. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.
Biography
Anthony Ealy earned a bachelor's degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 2017 and a law degree from the University of Missouri Law in 2020. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Ealy was assigned to the following committees:
- Corrections and Public Institutions Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- House Economic Development Committee
- Transportation Committee
2023-2024
Ealy was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Anthony Ealy (D) and Dave Thomas (R) are running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Anthony Ealy (D) | |
 | Dave Thomas (R) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Anthony Ealy (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Ealy | 100.0 | 3,901 |
| Total votes: 3,901 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Dave Thomas (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave Thomas | 100.0 | 1,404 |
| Total votes: 1,404 | |||
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Anthony Ealy defeated Dave Thomas in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Ealy (D) | 61.6 | 9,304 |
| Dave Thomas (R) | 38.4 | 5,806 | |
| Total votes: 15,110 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Anthony Ealy advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Ealy | 100.0 | 3,308 |
| Total votes: 3,308 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Dave Thomas advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave Thomas | 100.0 | 1,512 |
| Total votes: 1,512 | |||
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Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements or voter guide recommendations for Ealy in this election.
2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Anthony Ealy defeated Kurt Lauvstad in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Ealy (D) | 61.7 | 6,548 |
| Kurt Lauvstad (R) | 38.3 | 4,060 | ||
| Total votes: 10,608 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Anthony Ealy defeated incumbent Annette Turnbaugh and John Boyd Jr. in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Ealy | 61.1 | 2,195 |
 | Annette Turnbaugh | 35.2 | 1,265 | |
 | John Boyd Jr. | 3.6 | 131 | |
| Total votes: 3,591 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36
Kurt Lauvstad advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 36 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kurt Lauvstad | 100.0 | 1,624 | |
| Total votes: 1,624 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2025.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Freedom Principle Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Freedom Principle Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Sierra Club Missouri Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2023.
- Freedom Principle Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 36 |
Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 36 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 23, 2022
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| Preceded by Mark Sharp (D) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 36 2023-Present |
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