Candidate for Missouri State Senate - District 4 in 2026 Missouri Primary Election.
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Get StartedSteve believes we must increase pay for police officers, so that we can recruit and retain the best officers for our communities. He believes in open communication between the police and the public they serve. Steve supports a comprehensive community based approach to policing that ensures our officers have the training, resources and support they need to protect our neighborhoods and come home safe after every shift. Learn more
Steve believes we must continue to provide pay increases for our teachers and ensure every district provides students with a clean, safe and supportive learning environment. He continues to advocate for increased transportation funding to schools. Learn more
Steve supports a statewide approach to curriculum that is focused on setting students up for future success, which includes investing in community colleges, vocational training and our local public universities, UMSL and Harris Stowe. Learn more
He supports charter schools, in conjunction with the strong accountability standards set by the state. Learn more
As a gun owner and supporter of the second amendment, Steve believes Missouri should enact a minimum age of 21 for all gun purchases. He supports a ban on bump stock devices that alter semi automatic weapons and a ban of extended high capacity magazines. Steve supports the expansion of a real-time, universal background check system for the state. Learn more
As State Representative, Steve sponsored legislation requiring gun safety courses for individuals under 21 who participate in hunting or other firearms based recreation activities. Learn more
As State Senator, Steve will support protecting the environment, which has direct implications on public health. You can count on Steve to stand up for access to contraception, funding for Planned Parenthood and new investments in drug treatment centers. Learn more
Steve is a vocal proponent for increased transparency and accountability at all levels of government. He supports more funding for audits and increasing access to the information that is produced from such audits. Learn more
Steve is against the “Everything Tax” being pushed by Republican extremists that will make it even harder for working families to make ends meet.” then move into the right to work sentence. Learn more
Steve opposes so-called “Right to Work” legislation and is a proud supporter of unions and working families. He believes an attack on union workers is an attack on all working Missourians. Learn more
Steve has supported efforts at the ballot and in the legislature to raise the minimum wage, and will fight any effort to overturn the will of the voters. He believes the state’s unemployment benefits should be kept at 20 weeks, and opposes efforts to reduce those benefits. Learn more
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