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Stephanie Hein

DState Representative · District 136

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Missouri House District 136

Biography

Stephanie Hein is a Democratic state representative who has represented Missouri House District 136 since 2023 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A professor emerita of Missouri State University, she serves on the House Budget Committee.[1][3]

Stephanie Hein was born in Missouri and graduated from Hartville High School.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree from Missouri State University in 1995, a graduate degree from Missouri State in 2005, and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 2010.[1] Her career experience includes working in higher education.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a professor emerita at Missouri State University who previously headed its Department of Hospitality Leadership.[3]

Hein was elected to District 136 in November 2022 and took office on January 4, 2023, succeeding J. Craig Fishel.[1][3] For 2025-2026 Ballotpedia lists her on the Budget, Financial Institutions and Fiscal Review committees.[1] In the same survey, she said her priorities include public education, infrastructure, workforce development, and access to health care and mental health services.[3]

  1. 1.Stephanie Hein · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
  3. 3.Stephanie Hein - Candidate Connection survey (2024) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.

Missouri House District 136

Stephanie Hein is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Missouri House District 136 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 26 of 321 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (12), Rights & public safety (10), Housing & rent (4)

  • Relating to age verification on adult websites

    What it does: Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 15–20, Republicans 97–5

    May 13, 2026Official record ↗

  • Relating to age verification on adult websites

    What it does: Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 12–23, Republicans 92–7

    May 13, 2026Official record ↗

  • Appropriations bill

    What it does: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Corrections

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 15–24, Republicans 87–15

    May 6, 2026Official record ↗

  • Appropriations bill

    A yes vote adopted the conference committee's report on HB 2009, the appropriations bill for the Department of Corrections; a separate final-passage vote followed. (AI-written)

    What it does: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Corrections

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 19–21, Republicans 88–15

    May 6, 2026Official record ↗

  • Relating to the appointment and duties of commissioners to attend an Article V convention

    What it does: Sets how Missouri picks commissioners to an Article V convention: one commissioner and one alternate per congressional district, chosen by the General Assembly, bound by its instructions and an oath, at least one-thir…

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 13–20, Republicans 90–4

    May 5, 2026Official record ↗

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Their votes on the most contested roll calls

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Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

HB 2017 · MO HOUSE

Appropriations bill

NoVOTED

Motion: Previous question

A yes vote would have ended debate and forced an immediate vote on House Resolution 2, which informed the Senate that the House adopted no motions to override the Governor's vetoes of HB 2002-2012 and HB 2017. (AI-written)

Appropriates money for capital improvements

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Failed 68–69·Procedural·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 1696 · MO HOUSE

Relating to the right of sepulcher

YesVOTED

Motion: Final passage (truly agreed to and finally passed)

Modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 139–3·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 1696 · MO HOUSE

Relating to the right of sepulcher

YesVOTED

Motion: Adopt SS SCS HCS HB 1696, as amended

A yes vote adopted the Senate's version of HB 1696, which changes who is next-of-kin for the right of sepulcher and requires criminal background checks for residential camp staff and volunteers. (AI-written)

Modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 134–3·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 1696 · MO HOUSE

Relating to the right of sepulcher

YesVOTED

Motion: Previous question

A yes vote ended debate on the Senate's version of HB 1696 (right of sepulcher and camp staff background checks) so the House could vote on adopting it (previous question). (AI-written)

Modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 103–40·Procedural·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2474 · MO HOUSE

Relating to design-build contracts

YesVOTED

Motion: Final passage (truly agreed to and finally passed)

Modifies provisions governing design-build contracts

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 136–5·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2474 · MO HOUSE

Relating to design-build contracts

YesVOTED

Motion: Adopt SCS HCS HB 2474, as amended

A yes vote adopted the Senate's version of HB 2474, which adds progressive design-build contracts to public contract law and authorizes more cooperative purchasing agreements by the state. (AI-written)

Modifies provisions governing design-build contracts

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 131–5·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2896 · MO HOUSE

Relating to higher education governing bodies

YesVOTED

Motion: Final passage (truly agreed to and finally passed)

Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 140–2·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2896 · MO HOUSE

Relating to higher education governing bodies

YesVOTED

Motion: Adopt SS SCS HB 2896

Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 139–2·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2896 · MO HOUSE

Relating to higher education governing bodies

YesVOTED

Motion: Previous question

A yes vote ended debate on the Senate's version of HB 2896 (higher education boards and related education changes) so the House could vote on adopting it (previous question). (AI-written)

Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 102–35·Procedural·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2292 · MO HOUSE

Relating to reporting of abuse and neglect

YesVOTED

Motion: Final passage (truly agreed to and finally passed)

Modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect reporting, including a requirement to report companion animal abuse

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 128–9·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗

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