Shalonn "Kiki" Curls (born December 7, 1968) is an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri Senate.[1] She represented the 9th district, which includes part of Jackson County, from 2011 to 2020.[1]
Shalonn "Kiki" Curls | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 2011 – January 16, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Yvonne S. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Washington |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Melba J. Curls |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1968 Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | James Michaela |
| Residence | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
Early life and education edit
Kiki Curls was born in Los Angeles in 1968.[1] She attended St. Teresa's Academy and graduated from the University of Missouri.[1]
Career edit
She currently works as a real estate developer.[1]
Politics edit
In 2006, Kiki Curls ran for the 41st district of the Missouri House of Representatives.[2] She won election unopposed and won reelection unopposed in 2008 and 2010.[2] In 2011 State Senator Yvonne S. Wilson retired from the senate so Governor Jay Nixon made a special election to fill her seat.[3] Curls ran for the seat with the support of Wilson.[3] Her opponent was Republican Nola Wood.[3] She won the election with 83 percent of the vote.[2] She is also the 14th ward's Democratic Committeewoman in Kansas City.[1]
Committee assignments edit
- Appropriations
- General Laws
- Health, Mental Health, Seniors & Families
- Joint Committee on Capital Improvements & Leases Oversight
- Joint Committee on Corrections
- Joint Committee on Tax Policy
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kiki Curls | 62,964 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kiki Curls | 11,594 | 83.2 | ||
| Republican | Nola Wood | 2,298 | 16.5 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kiki Curls | 5,002 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kiki Curls | 10,519 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kiki Curls | 5,855 | 100.0 | ||
Personal life edit
Curls attends St. Monica's Catholic Church[1] and is the mother of twins.[1]