Endorsement

Thanks to progressive voters like you and the hard work of local progressive leaders and organizers, cities like St. Louis have delivered real change — taking on big developers, growing labor power, and starting a universal basic income pilot program.

Now, we’ve got to protect and expand the gains we’ve made — and that starts with voting for this inspiring slate of candidates and re-electing one of our most formidable partners in Congress.

Cori Bush has been a fearless champion for peace, racial justice, and working people. After she introduced a ceasefire resolution, Big Money started pouring into the primary in a brazen effort to unseat her.

But, the progressive movement is rallying behind Cori to make sure we keep her voice in Congress, where she is fighting every day to deliver for us — she helped pass $100 million for renewable energy and has brought more than $2 billion back to Missouri’s 1st District.

“If we want a brighter future for our country and our world, we need to make change that people can feel,” Cori told us. “We build power by getting more of us in there who are willing to put our minds, our bodies and our reputations on the line to deliver equity and justice for our communities.”

It’s time for a progressive Governor that serves the people of Missouri! We hope you’ll join Our Revolution to help elect Crystal Quade — a leader in the State House on some of Missouri’s most important fights to restore our abortion rights, stand up to corporate special interests, and stop China and Russia from buying up farmland and squeezing out local farmers.

Crystal understands our struggles. She grew up on a gravel road in rural Missouri and was the first person in her family to graduate from high school, and became the Democratic Leader of the Missouri House of Reps.

Now, she’s running for Governor to take on extremists like Jay Ashcroft, who will ban abortion and give more tax breaks to the wealthiest and most privileged families like the ones they grew up in.

Our Revolution is proudly backing Ben Murray for State Rep in District 80! Ben has worked hard on behalf of progressive candidates and causes in Missouri for over 20 years (including Jason Kander and Our Rev Board Member Megan Green!).

As a Legislative Assistant in the State House, Ben has helped craft legislation and serve the needs of constituents. He enjoys comics and is a part owner of Apotheosis Comics on South Grand!

Ben is determined to make a difference on gun reform, environment, worker rights, LGBTQ+ racial justice, and so much more — including fixing the broken Missouri Legislature! The current majority is unable to pass even broadly popular measures, and Ben will work to give citizens a direct voice by protecting the Initiative Petition Process.

And we’re endorsing Bill Stephens for Missouri State House to bring people-focused representation to District 81.

A pro-choice rights ally and LGBTQ+ rights activist, Bill sponsored and passed resolutions for LGBTQ+ recognition and reproductive healthcare safety 12th Ward Alderman for the City of St. Louis.

He grew up the son of a union steelworker and learned the value of public service from his grandfather and the firefighter community. “I’m running for State Rep because I understand what our community faces. I understand struggle and the painful emotions that come with it. In short, I understand because I am the people I represent.”

For House District 78, we are excited to endorse Marty Murray for State Rep! Marty has been an educator and organizer for social issues, from raising the minimum wage to reproductive rights and criminal justice reform.

In August 2016, Marty beat a 23-year incumbent for the 7th ward Democratic Committeeman seat. In the State House, he will prioritize the expansion of Medicaid and believes “healthcare is a human right in our society.”

Marty is committed to winning campaign finance reform and reversing Missouri’s cruel abortion ban. He will champion affordable housing initiatives and seeks to address the root causes of homelessness. And with a focus on restorative justice, Marty will sponsor legislation that remove barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records.

And last but not least! Our Revolution supports Mike Gras for St. Louis Committeeman in Ward 9.

Mike is a lawyer and former member of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, who will be a champion for democracy, housing, reproductive rights, and top notch education for every child in the city.

We have much more good work to do in Missouri! Be sure to check your registration, request a ballot or find your in person early voting site here, and remind your friends and family to get out to vote.

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