Republican Cecelie Williams will continue to represent District 111.
Williams, 45, of Dittmer defeated Democrat Stacey Hagen, 54, of Byrnes Mill on Tuesday to serve a second term in the Missouri House.
Williams received 8,376 votes, 60.24 percent, and Hagen received 5,501 votes, 39.56 percent, according to unofficial results.
“I didn’t have a general election two years ago, and it is a lot different,” Williams said. “When you have primaries, you have similar values. When you have a general election, your values are not exactly the same. There was a lot more contention with this election.
“I’m glad that my constituents saw through and realized I was the best person for the position. I’m honored to be able to serve District 111 for another two-year term.”
District 111 covers parts of northwestern and western Jefferson County, including Cedar Hill, Byrnes Mill, Cedar Hill Lakes, House Springs, Scottsdale and Dittmer.
Williams was first elected to the House in 2024.
She is the owner and operator of a landscape management company in Cedar Hill. Prior to starting the business, she worked in the insurance industry and was licensed in life, health, property and casualty insurance, as well as Series 6 and Series 63 securities. She also is a member of the Big River Ambulance District Board of Directors.
Williams said she believes being rooted in Jefferson County helped her secure another term in the House.
“I understand the difficulties that we face and how we can change them on a state level,” she said. “I think people being able to understand me and align with me by realizing that I am just like they are. That is important in politics. It is so easy for people to lose sight of who they are, who they represent and who they are working for. So often, we find ourselves lost in the role of politics instead of being there for our constituents. I stay true to my constituents and that we are passing good legislation.”
Hagen teaches nursing and is a certified personal trainer, working mainly with women and older adults. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Missouri in St. Louis and her master’s degree in nursing leadership at Regis University.
Hagen could not be reached by phone on Tuesday night.
State representatives are limited to serving four two-year terms. Representatives currently receive a $41,770 salary, plus mileage and a per-diem payment for expenses for each day the General Assembly is in session.