Ashley Aune

Ashley is running for Missouri State Representative for so many reasons, but the biggest is that she’s genuinely exhausted by constantly screaming into the void about what’s not working in her community and her state. As a business owner and entrepreneur, it’s not in her nature to simply turn a blind eye to a problem — big or small. And while some days Missouri’s problems feel too big to tackle, Ashley has been inspired by the leadership coming out of the Democratic Caucus — watching party leaders fight for Missourians every single day in the face of incredible adversity made her realize that she could be part of the solution too.

Ashley was raised by the son of dairy farmers and the daughter of a proud union household — both of whom taught her the values of integrity, compassion and a strong work ethic. These lessons have served her well in her life and career, and she’s leaning into them as she works to be a voice for progress in Kansas City. Ashley wants to join the fight to: fully fund public education. ensure quality, affordable healthcare access for everyone, build a fair and transparent state government, support workers’ rights and unions, and protect our families from issues like inequality, crime, gun violence and discrimination.