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Endorsed Candidates - Missouri House of Representatives |
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Keri Cottrell is concerned with education, jobs in her community, and fiscal responsibility. “During these tough economic times, we have to ensure that government can continue to serve the people more efficiently and with a tighter budget. Finding ways to cut costs, streamline government, and improve services should be our main objectives. It all starts with implementing more focus and accountability into all areas of state government to ensure that proper checks and balances are in place.” Keri is currently serving the Canton R-V District as Elementary Curriculum Coordinator and as a fourth grade classroom teacher. Her nineteen years of dedication to children reaches outside her classroom in her service to children as member of the Douglas Community Center Board which oversees many community entities including Head Start in an eight county area. She is currently serving as the President for the Northeast Missouri Region of the Missouri State Teacher’s Association and serves on the state resolutions committee. Keri is also involved with many community organization including Chapter BS PEO where she is serving as vice-president. This fall Keri assisted her pastor in meeting the foods need of people in Lewis County by implementing the "Out to Lunch" program where families can come to church on Sunday for a free lunch. Keri and her husband, Tony, reside in Canton with their two children, Andrew and Hannah. Andrew, 21, is a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia majoring in Agricultural Systems Management. Their daughter, Hannah, 17, is a junior at Canton High School. The Cottrell family are active members of the Immanuel United Methodist Church where Keri serves as lay leader and church council chairperson. To learn more visit Keri’s website. Mail Contributions to: Keri Cottrell for State Representative 15159 Woodman Circle Canton, MO 63435
Phone: 314 445-7911
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Rebecca McClanahan has dedicated her life to serving others. As a nurse and educator in Kirksville for over 30 years, Rebecca trained hundreds of nurses for Missouri’s hospitals. After witnessing the deep cuts to healthcare and higher education in Missouri, Rebecca decided to run for office, and in 2006 she was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives. Representative McClanahan is nearing completion of her fourth year in the Missouri House of Representatives. She is one of only two nurses currently serving in the Missouri legislature and the third nurse ever to serve in the history of the State of Missouri. She has worked extensively on healthcare, higher education, and agriculture policy, and has developed a reputation as a leader and advocate in the Capitol. In her second year she was chosen to serve on the state budget conference committee, an honor that is not normally given to first-term legislators. This year she serves on four committees: budget, higher education, agriculture policy, and appropriations for health, mental health, and social services. Rebecca and her husband Marvin have been married for more than 30 years. Together they served as foster parents and adopted their first child. They have two sons, Andrew, married to Astrid, and Bryan. Rebecca and Marvin enjoy singing gospel music duets. To learn more visit Rebecca’s website. Mail Contributions to: Re-Elect Rebecca McClanahan PO Box 634 Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 866-845-5738
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Judy was inspired to run for office because she saw the need for a positive advocate for the citizens of Clinton, DeKalb, and Gentry counties. Judy wants to expand upon her life-long commitment to her community to become a new voice in Jefferson City. Judy envisions more quality opportunities for the upcoming generations of families and believes Missouri’s 5th District holds many economic possibilities that need to be expounded. Judy Wright was born in Clay County, Missouri and raised in Clinton County where she currently lives and has a farm. Judy has lived in Clinton County all her life and attended public schools in Lathrop. Her father was the superintendent of schools and her mother was a Licensed Practical Nurse. Judy and her late husband of 44 years, Delbert, built strong ties to the Clinton county community. They have three children, Julie, Joni and Jeff, who all attended Clinton County public schools, and eleven grandchildren. Judy attended college in Warrensburg at the University of Central Missouri. Judy and her family own their farm, where they live, in Turney. Until recently retiring, Judy served as the Deputy Treasurer of the Clinton County Courthouse and was previously a small business owner. Judy has always been an active member of her community. She has been a long time member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is also a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship, and is the current President of the North West area. Judy has been a long time member of the Christian Church in Lathrop, and has served her church in the past as Chairman of the board. She is currently serving as an elder. To learn more visit Judy’s website. Mail Contributions to: Judy Wright for Missouri 5821 NE 284TH St. Turney, MO 64493
Phone: 816 664-3401 Email: jwright.hd5@gmail.com
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Former Mayor of Wentzville, Vickie Boedeker is now the Democratic candidate for State Representative for the 13th District. Please check back for more information. To learn more visit Vickie’s Facebook page. Mail Contributions to: Vickie Boedeker for State Rep 1939 Wentzville Parkway Wentzville, MO 63385
Phone: 314 800-5013 Email: vickieb@charter.net
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Kelly Schultz is a strong advocate for the people of Missouri and is eager for the opportunity to serve them in the Missouri House of Representatives. She earned an undergraduate degree in political science and a masters in public administration from the University of Missouri. Her husband Loren teaches food animal medicine at the University of Missouri Veterinary School. Loren and Kelly have been foster parents for several years providing care for teens and feel blessed to have adopted their four-year-old daughter Brianna. The Schultz’s are members of Trinity Lutheran Church where Kelly played in the hand bell choir and Loren served on the Board of Elders. Kelly’s family lives off a gravel road east of Shaw. Upon graduation, Kelly took a bi-partisan job in the Missouri Senate. She has worked for Missouri families in the Capitol for the last eleven years and wishes to continue to serve the people of the 21st District as their State Representative. With a diverse background in policy and constituent services from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, Kelly knows how to start working for her constituents and the people of Missouri the morning after Election Day. Kelly believes it is vital we elect individuals who possess the experience and strength that is necessary to represent our common values. As a legislator in Jefferson City, Kelly will work to create more quality jobs that will put Missourians back to work. As the daughter and grand-daughter of former educators, Kelly understands the value and importance of a quality education. Kelly will work to ensure that our children are able to receive a world-class education. Kelly is the president of the Boone County Foster Parent Support Group, a member of the Hallsville Chamber of Commerce, Boone County Cattlemen’s Association and the League of Women Voters. To learn more visit Kelly’s website. Mail Contributions to: Friends for Kelly Schultz 10455 E. Mexico Gravel Columbia, MO 65202
Phone: 573 239-0510 Email: Schultz.Kelly@yahoo.com
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