Yolonda Fountain Henderson
Yolonda Fountain Henderson (Democratic Party) is a member of theMissouri House of Representatives, representingDistrict 85. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Fountain Henderson is also an officeholder of the Jennings School District, At-large in Missouri.
Fountain Henderson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theMissouri House of Representatives to representDistrict 85. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Yolonda Fountain Henderson was born in and lives inSt. Louis, Missouri. Henderson graduated from Jennings Senior High School and North County Technical High School. She earned a degree in accounting from Hickey Business College. Henderson served as the mayor of and city councilwoman for the City of Jennings. She also served on the Jennings School Board, Missouri School Board Association, and National School Board Association. Henderson began volunteering with the Urban League.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Fountain Henderson was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Fountain Henderson was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 85
IncumbentYolonda Fountain Henderson won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 85 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Yolonda Fountain Henderson (D) | 100.0 | 10,977 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 10,977 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 85
IncumbentYolonda Fountain Henderson advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 85 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yolonda Fountain Henderson | 100.0 | 4,806 |
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 85
Yolonda Fountain Henderson won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 85 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yolonda Fountain Henderson (D) | 100.0 | 7,026 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 7,026 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 85
Yolonda Fountain Henderson defeatedYolonda Fortson andDonovan Meeks in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 85 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yolonda Fountain Henderson | 53.1 | 1,885 |
| Yolonda Fortson | 33.5 | 1,190 | ||
| Donovan Meeks | 13.4 | 476 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,551 | ||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Missouri House of Representatives District 85 | Won general | $3,500 | $31 |
| 2022 | Missouri House of Representatives District 85 | Won general | $8,392 | $4,586 |
| Grand total | $11,892 | $4,617 | ||
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2024
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In 2024, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
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2023
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In 2023, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 85 | Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 85 | Personal |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Kevin Windham Jr. (D) | Missouri House of Representatives District 85 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Jennings School District, At-large -Present | Succeeded by - |
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