Jalen Anderson
Democratic · MO · Jackson County 1st District At-Large Legislator
Incumbent Jackson County 1st District At-Large legislator, first elected in 2018, with a background in political organizing and community advocacy.
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 1 record
Anderson co-sponsored Jackson County legislation banning conversion therapy.
January 30, 2023For
Source: mbcpathway.com · researched July 19, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 1 record
Anderson joined the majority directing county officials to follow the State Tax Commission order lowering affected property assessments.
April 7, 2025For
Source: martincitytelegraph.com · researched July 19, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Anderson voted to advance restrictions on masked immigration officers and a proposed detention facility.
February 2, 2026For
Source: spectrumlocalnews.com · researched July 19, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Anderson chairs the Jackson County Housing Resources Commission, whose mission is to end homelessness in the county.
July 18, 2026For
Source: jacksongov.org · researched July 19, 2026
General
· 1 record
Anderson has served as a Jackson County at-large legislator since 2019.
January 1, 2019
Source: jacksonco.legistar.com · researched July 19, 2026
Elections
- Jackson County Legislator 1st District At-Large · August 4, 2026 · Jackson County, Missouri · incumbent
Profile last researched July 19, 2026.