Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Donna Barnes

Representative Donna Barnes, a Democrat, was elected in 2024 to represent Raytown and parts of Kansas City and Jackson County (District 28) in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Barnes is a graduate of Southeast High School located in Kansas City and attended UMKC and Penn Valley Community College for a time. Before her election, Barnes worked for 35 years as a lead sales service associate for the United States Postal Service in the Kansas City area.

Outside of legislative duties, Barnes enjoys serving her community and the children at her church. She is a Jackson County Election Judge and a Committeewoman for the Jackson County township of Brooking. She is also a sports enthusiast, enjoys reading, outdoor walks, traveling, and spending time with her family.

No stranger to the political arena, Barnes is married to former House Representative Jerome Barnes. Together, they have three children, a granddaughter, and a lovely daughter-in-law.