Fresh off an election victory, Missouri State Rep. Anthony Ealy, Jr., was arrested.

Police were called around 11:30 am on Wednesday after it was reported that the newly reelected Democrat was trespassing and making threats at a woman’s apartment in Jefferson City.

Ealy had reportedly threatened the woman and her husband, saying, “I’m going to kill you”, while mentioning something about a gun, Fox4 reported.

The Jefferson City Police Department said multiple witnesses reported a man yelling, and the police report noted that Ealy had the same episode the prior night!

The Cole County Sheriff’s Department recommended charges of fourth-degree assault and disturbing the peace. The incident report stated that the woman’s husband plans to press charges and that Ealy appeared to be having a “panic attack,” Fox reported.

Ealy was reelected on Tuesday with 68% of the vote after winning his first run in 2022. He has a record of troubling behavior and was reportedly encouraged by local leadership not to run again. He remains in custody at the Cole County Jail.

BREAKING: Missouri State Rep. Anthony Ealy (D) ARRESTED on assauIt charge and disturbing the peace just hours after being reelected

He allegedly entered someone’s house and threatened to kiII them two nights in a row. https://t.co/TQ4YtEy8UJ

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 5, 2026

X users had plenty to say about the troubling story:

Enough! Aren’t there standards for those allowed to serve in gov?

— Dr. Lynn Fynn-derella (ret) 🐭 (@Fynnderella1) November 5, 2026

@mazemoore @GLorden1953 No shock

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 6, 2026

Sounds like we found our new front runner for the 2028 Democrat Presidential ticket.

— Mike Wolters (@woltersradio) November 5, 2026

At this point, probably best not to laugh at that.

Another Democrat who thinks they are above the law.

— The Constitutional Conservative (@TheCCShowcast) November 5, 2026

It’s nice to know that Democrats haven’t just lowered the standards for our children in school, but also for their own candidates.

You get what you ask for.

— Dug (@duginabox) November 5, 2026

The Democrats ARE sending their best… it’s just that bad.

— Samantha Flom 🇺🇸 (@SamanthaFlom) November 5, 2026

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