Ben Keathley — Missouri House District 101
Ben Keathley, candidate for Missouri House District 101
Ben Keathley is the Republican State Representative for Missouri House District 101, representing Chesterfield and the surrounding St. Louis County community he has called home for more than 30 years. A practicing attorney and former Chesterfield City Council member, Keathley brings a career of public service and legal expertise to Jefferson City, where he has built a reputation as a fiscal leader focused on restoring public trust in government.
Keathley runs The Law Office of Ben Keathley, LLC in Chesterfield, where he practices contract and family law. He previously served two terms on the Chesterfield City Council, chairing the Public Health & Safety Committee. He is a graduate of Marquette High School and Knox College, and holds a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law along with a master’s degree in political science and public policy from the Maxwell School at Syracuse. He and his wife Jenny, a registered nurse, live in Chesterfield with their two children.
In Jefferson City, Keathley has led the fight to protect Missouri seniors and taxpayers, successfully passing a senior property-tax freeze on two separate occasions and co-sponsoring legislation exempting Social Security and public-pension income from state taxes. He also sponsored 2026 legislation limiting how much personal-property taxes on vehicles can increase, arguing that inflated valuations were unfairly burdening Missouri families. As he put it, “Your car value didn’t just go up by phantom amounts before Covid. Your car went down in value unless you did something dramatic to improve it.” Keathley’s work reflects his broader focus on affordability — easing the tax burden on working families while pushing for a more efficient, transparent state budget.
Keathley’s priorities include:
Making healthcare more affordable and reforming Medicaid
Keeping property and personal-property taxes low for families and seniors
Ensuring an efficient, transparent state budget
Reducing regulatory burdens on Missouri businesses to grow jobs
Protecting working families
About Missouri House District 101
House District 101 covers part of St. Louis County and includes a majority of the City of Chesterfield.
Location: St. Louis County — majority of Chesterfield
Population: Approximately 38,187 residents (recent Census estimate)
Notable: One of the larger, more affluent districts in West St. Louis County
Learn more and get involved by visiting Ben Keathley’s campaign website.
Quick Facts
Candidate: Ben Keathley
Office: Missouri House of Representatives, District 101 (Incumbent)
Home: Chesterfield, MO (St. Louis County)
Profession: Attorney, The Law Office of Ben Keathley, LLC; former Chesterfield City Council Member
Family: Wife Jenny (registered nurse); two children
Campaign Website: benkeathley.com
Short Bio (50 words)
Ben Keathley is the Republican State Representative for Missouri House District 101 in St. Louis County. A practicing attorney and former Chesterfield City Council member, he has built a reputation as a fiscal leader focused on restoring public trust in government. Keathley lives in Chesterfield with his wife, Jenny, and their two children.
long Bio (100 words)
Ben Keathley is the Republican State Representative for Missouri House District 101, representing Chesterfield and the surrounding St. Louis County community he has called home for more than 30 years. He runs The Law Office of Ben Keathley, LLC, practicing contract and family law, and previously served two terms on the Chesterfield City Council, chairing the Public Health & Safety Committee. A graduate of Marquette High School and Knox College, he holds a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law and a master's degree from the Maxwell School at Syracuse. He and his wife, Jenny, a registered nurse, live in Chesterfield with their two children.
Candidate Highlights
Led the fight to protect Missouri seniors and taxpayers, passing a senior property-tax freeze on two separate occasions (Source: benkeathley.com)
Co-sponsored legislation exempting Social Security and public-pension income from state taxes (Source: benkeathley.com)
Sponsored 2026 legislation limiting how much personal-property taxes on vehicles can increase (Source: benkeathley.com)
Practicing attorney and former Chesterfield City Council member who chaired the Public Health & Safety Committee (Source: benkeathley.com)
Photos
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