Currently holds the office of Missouri House of Representatives - District 19 until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives - District 19 in 2026 Missouri Primary Election.
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Get StartedEvery person should have the autonomy to make decisions about their body and their life. Republicans have passed extreme abortion bans in recent years, limiting access to abortion even in cases of rape, incest, or medical need. Reproductive care is health care. Learn more
Investment in arts and culture is vital for a thriving community. The arts bring the community together to celebrate our diversity and enjoy the best parts of our neighborhoods. Quality of life is shown to improve with the offering of community events such as music concerts, neighborhood beautification, art classes, and cultural celebrations. Learn more
As your state rep, I will work for a Missouri that welcomes people regardless of race, religion, gender, age or sexual orientation, and protects all people from discrimination. Learn more
Many members of the 19th District feel unsafe, whether it be immigrants, LGBTQ people, kids performing school shooting drills, or small business owners in the heart of our community. We all deserve to feel safe in Missouri and our District. I will work to support our immigrant communities, overturn drag bans, and institute stricter gun control policy. Learn more
No matter where you live in Missouri, the root causes of crime are the same: a lack of educational and work opportunities, along with drug addiction and poverty. Addressing these basic issues must always be central in any conversation about crime. Learn more
I support universal early childhood education because investing in our kids from an early age is the best way for us to invest in our future. I will also support investment in higher education and workforce training, to ensure all Missourians can gain the skills to compete in our economy. Learn more
Libraries are essential to education access. Those who are out of school and even kids who currently attend school deserve access to the resources public libraries provide. In office I will continue to fight against book bans and advocate for fully funding libraries in Missouri. Learn more
Every Missouri child should have access to free, quality public education regardless of zip code. As your representative, I will work to strengthen our public schools and fully fund our commitment to our kids. Every student deserves investment, and our teachers do too. Learn more
Quality, accessible, and affordable health care is every Missourian’s right. As your state representative, I’ll support common-sense measures like expanding Medicaid, so no Missourian is forced to choose between a decent job and keeping their health care. Learn more
Mothers die from childbirth in Missouri in numbers far greater than the rest of the industrialized world, and instead of promoting health care, Missouri legislators have placed burdensome restrictions on it. As your state rep, I will stand with women for the right to make the best decisions about their health care for their own lives. I'm proud to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood Great Plains to protect the rights of moms and women in our region. Learn more
Whether you own or rent, it's getting more expensive to live in our city. Jackson County homeowners face rising property taxes, pushing decades-long homeowners out of our neighborhood, and renters struggle to find safe and affordable housing. I will work with the City and County to fix the tax assessment process and to pursue rent control methods. Learn more
Local organizations make our District special. I will also work with the City to make it easier to own a small business in Kansas City. Unions are the backbone of a thriving State. I'm a proud lifelong Union supporter and I will continue to advocate for the right of working people to be protected and make adequate wages in Missouri. Learn more
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