Jo Ella Hoye is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 17th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Jo Ella Hoye
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 17th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byTom Cox
Personal details
BornOmaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBrian
EducationCornell College (BA)
University of Kansas (MPA)

Early life and education

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Hoye was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from Nebraska City High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas.[1]

Career

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Hoye worked as a senior analyst for the Johnson County manager's office. She also served as a member and vice chair of the Lenexa Planning Commission Advisory Board.[2] She was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[3] Hoye was also a representative for the Kansas chapter of Moms Demand Action, a gun control group.[4] In the House, she advocated for stricter gun control regulations, including an amendment that would repeal permitless concealed carry in Kansas.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Jo Ella Hoye". Run For Something. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  2. ^ "Planning Commission". www.lenexa.com. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  3. ^ "Jo Ella Hoye". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  4. ^ "Kansas Senate committee passes domestic abuser gun law". AP NEWS. 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  5. ^ "Kansas bill to recognize other states' gun permits advances". AP NEWS. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-07-08.