Karla Eslinger Explained

Karla Eslinger
State Senate:Missouri
District:33rd
Term Start:January 6, 2021
Term End:June 1, 2024[1]
Predecessor:Mike Cunningham
Successor:Vacant
State House1:Missouri
District1:155th
Term Start1:January 9, 2019
Term End1:January 6, 2021
Predecessor1:David A. Day
Successor1:Travis Smith
Party:Republican
Education:College of the Ozarks (BA)
Missouri State University (MEd, EdS)
University of Missouri (EdD)

Karla Eslinger is a former member of the Missouri Senate representing the 33rd Missouri Senatorial District from 2021 to 2024. She succeeded fellow Republican Mike Cunningham.[2] Eslinger previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives for one term.

In June 2024, Esligner resigned from the Missouri Senate in order to lead the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.[3]

Personal life

Eslinger lives in Wasola, Missouri.[4] She graduated Gainesville High School, and she got a master's degree in education administration at the Missouri State University.[5]

Electoral history

State Senate

Notes and References

  1. SenatorEslinger . 1732097487953858621 . To the people of the 33rd Senatorial District thank you for the honor of representing you in the Missouri Senate. While I won’t be running for re-election, I will serve as your Senator until June 1st, 2024. .
  2. Web site: Haring. Nicholas. 2021-02-09. Sen. Eslinger moves to protect insurance coverage for preexisting conditions. 2021-03-07. West Plains Daily Quill. en.
  3. Web site: Hanshaw. Annelise. 2024-06-21. Missouri education commissioner discusses long-standing issues as she preps to leave job. 2024-06-01. Missouri Independent. en.
  4. Web site: Representative Karla Eslinger. 2021-03-07. Missouri House of Representatives.
  5. Web site: Karla Eslinger. 2021-03-07. Ballotpedia. en.