Ingrid Burnett
2017 - Present
2025
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Ingrid Burnett (Democratic Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 19. She assumed office in 2017. Her current term ends on January 8, 2025.
Burnett (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 19. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Burnett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ingrid Burnett was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City in 1979 and a graduate degree from Avila University in 1998. Her career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Burnett was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Burnett was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Burnett was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Elementary and Secondary Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
Ingrid Burnett was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Ingrid Burnett defeated Karen Spalding in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 19 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ingrid Burnett (D)  | 78.3 | 4,099 |
 | Karen Spalding (R) | 21.7 | 1,133 | |
| Total votes: 5,232 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Ingrid Burnett defeated Wick Thomas in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ingrid Burnett | 58.5 | 1,146 |
 | Wick Thomas | 41.5 | 812 | |
| Total votes: 1,958 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19
Karen Spalding advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Spalding | 100.0 | 360 |
| Total votes: 360 | |||
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Ingrid Burnett won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ingrid Burnett (D) | 100.0 | 7,026 |
| Total votes: 7,026 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Ingrid Burnett defeated Phyllis Hardwick and Wick Thomas in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ingrid Burnett | 40.3 | 892 |
 | Phyllis Hardwick | 35.2 | 779 | |
| Wick Thomas | 24.6 | 544 | |
| Total votes: 2,215 | |||
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Endorsements
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Ingrid Burnett defeated Val Engholm in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ingrid Burnett (D) | 79.4 | 4,904 |
 | Val Engholm (G) | 20.6 | 1,276 | |
| Total votes: 6,180 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Ingrid Burnett advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ingrid Burnett | 100.0 | 1,799 |
| Total votes: 1,799 | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19
Val Engholm advanced from the Green primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 19 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Val Engholm | 100.0 | 17 |
| Total votes: 17 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. Incumbent John Rizzo (D) did not seek re-election.
Ingrid Burnett defeated Valorie Engholm in the Missouri House of Representatives District 19 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ingrid Burnett |
76.60% | 5,479 | |
| Green | Valorie Engholm | 23.40% | 1,674 | |
| Total Votes | 7,153 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Ingrid Burnett defeated Manny Abarca in the Missouri House of Representatives District 19 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ingrid Burnett |
50.61% | 787 | |
| Democratic | Manny Abarca | 49.39% | 768 | |
| Total Votes | 1,555 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ingrid Burnett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burnett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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An experienced leader and public servant, Ingrid works hard to protect the quality of life for all Missourians. This includes funding for Public Education, access to quality healthcare, affordable housing and neighborhood preservation. Having a background in music education, education administration, and school counseling, Ingrid has been a strong advocate for improvements to our access to mental health care and for support for Arts and Arts Education. Ingrid is endorsed by education advocates, union organizations, public safety advocates and is supported by KC Business Partnerships.
- Ingrid will continue to work very hard to find solutions for our challenges through collaboration and collegial approaches.
- Ingrid will continue to prioritize accessible and accountable state government for constituents.
- It is an honor to serve in this capacity, and I will continue to work very hard to maintain your trust and confidence.
Education is key for prosperity and good judgement. I will continue my advocacy to support our teachers and schools.
Housing is the number one social determinant of health. We need to view it as a public health and safety matter.
Arts and recreation are key to a good quality of life and healthy relationship with the world around you. We need to encourage and support their existence.
Access to quality Day Care is critical for workers and businesses. We should support efforts to address that need.
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2020
Ingrid Burnett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burnett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Following a 30 year career as an elementary school educator and a strong advocate for children, Ingrid Burnett now serves in Missouri's House of Representatives representing neighborhoods in Kansas City's urban core, Independence, Sugar Creek, and a portion of unincorporated Jackson County. In her four years in Jefferson City, Ingrid has served on the Elementary and Secondary Education, Local Government, and Small Business Committees. She currently is the Ranking Member of Fiscal Review, and is the Ranking Member of the Education Appropriations Committee as part of her responsibility on the House Budget Committee. Ingrid also is a member of the Joint Committee on Education. In 2019, collaborating with colleagues within and without her caucus, Ingrid worked to secure necessary funding to restore two juvenile units in the Missouri Public Defender Office and she continues to promote legislation to protect the rights of all children in Missouri.
Ingrid has proven herself to be a leader among her colleagues serving as the House Democratic Legislative Caucus Chairperson. When the Corona Virus Pandemic shut down the Capitol, Ingrid pivoted to video/teleconferencing to maintain regular caucus communications.
When not working on legislating, Ingrid enjoys being active with her family, learning new piano pieces, and sharing time with her friends.
- Ingrid supports utilizing all available resources to provide access to quality educational programs for all children.
- Ingrid believes that creating opportunity for people to live healthy, productive lives is key to economic recovery.
- Ingrid supports the arts and arts education
As a former educator who worked in both the private and public sectors, I know the impact that a high functioning, community supported Public School District can provide to all of the learning institutions located within its boundaries. I will always work with my Public School District when determining education policies.
I believe that the best way to trim our criminal justice budget is through programs and policies that focus on crime prevention and early intervention.
A healthy economy requires healthy people. That includes stable housing, access to affordable and quality health care, access to child care, and access to good food. Your quality of life matters.
Promote your district
Provide access to state government to your constituents
Communicate directly with your district
I would like to be remembered as a woman who helped people be the best version of themselves. Legislatively, I am most proud of facilitating the reinstatement of our Public Defender Juvenile Units, and I hope to see legislation I have been carrying that would prohibit juveniles from waiving their right to counsel get passed. I would like to be included in the ranks of those who worked for peace and inclusiveness. Finally, I want to be remembered as a voice for the voiceless.
I was in my pre-teen years when the civil rights riots were happening around the country. Since my family lived in St. Louis County, the perspective I have came from the coverage on the evening news. I don't remember my parents talking about it, but they didn't censor what I was exposed to either. As I came to understand the genesis of the Civil Rights Movement and the people who shaped it - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, Huey Newton, and later Angela Davis, I was moved toward answering a call from within my spiritual training to find a way to make a difference. I wanted to be a part of the healing by building bridges and creating spaces that welcome and nurture diversity.
I became a teacher - first in the Catholic Schools and later an Elementary School Counselor in the Public Schools. I started with a degree in Music Education and Music Therapy, and used that training throughout my career to enhance the ability for children to express their experiences that words alone could not. Continuing my own education with a Masters in Counseling Psychology, I worked with children from all over the Kansas City area. I chose to raise my own children in a highly diverse community. I celebrate and cherish the spiritual community that I belong to here who celebrate and cherish our diversity.
I strive to bring this perspective to my colleagues in the Missouri House of Representatives, and to effect some influence on the policies we implement.
There are many. One that I recommend is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. It tells the story of a young woman with autism raised in foster care and her journey into adulthood and independence. it includes a dictionary of the language of flowers.
Bluebird by Alexis Ffrench
Carry On by Fun
The Missouri Senate has 34 Senators compared to the House which has 163 Representatives. There is better opportunity to forge compromise and gain consensus with fewer members.
Yes. I think it is especially beneficial when term limits restrict the amount of time legislators have to develop the essential relationships, and gather the pertinent information about the impact of proposed legislation on the people who will be affected.
I would like for Missouri to use the redistricting process that is outlined in the amendment known as "Clean Missouri."
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 30, 2020
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
