Barry Hovis is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 146 since 2019. A Southern Baptist from the area, he has served in Jefferson City, focusing on community leadership.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Hovis's formal education. His political experience includes election to the Missouri House in 2019, where he represents the 146th District as a Republican. Notable incidents include a 2019 floor speech using the term "consensual rape," for which he apologized, clarifying he meant "consensual or rape" and stating there is no such thing as consensual rape. He continues as a candidate emphasizing new leadership for the district.