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State Representative, District 61

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    Stacy Bax
    (Dem)

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    John Grady
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Biographical Information

What areas of public policy are you passionate about and why?

What is your top priority for legislative action in 2027? Briefly discuss how you would address this priority.

Campaign Website http://baxformo.com
Campaign Email stacybaxformo@gmail.com
Age 44
Highest post-secondary educ Some college
Occupation Self-employed
Public education is one of my top priorities. I've advocated for my own children and seen firsthand how vital funding and supports are. I plan on fighting for policies that improve the lives of families that live in District 61, including addressing the cost-of-living crisis, accessible healthcare and rural infrastructure.
Fully funding Missouri's public school foundation formula is my top priority. I would fight to restore the $190 million funding gap, oppose policies such as MOScholars vouchers that divert public funds from our schools, and work directly with districts to understand their needs.
Campaign Website http://votejohngrady.com
Age 49
Highest post-secondary educ Some college
Occupation Farmer, shopkeeper, freelance reporter
Ownership. I'm a farmer, veteran, and small business owner. Every policy I fight for - tax reform, local control, small business and ag, and honest transparency in government - comes down to whether ordinary Missourians can own their own lives.
Restoring the people's voice in their own government. Lobbyist money runs Jefferson City in the dark, so I'd pass the Missouri People First Campaign Transparency Act: trace every dollar to its original source, and make legislators wear the names of the committees that funded them right on the floor. Sunlight, not secrecy.
Age 75
Public elected offices held Bland City Council; state representative, District 61, 2020-present
Highest post-secondary educ B.S., Missouri State University, biochemistry
Incumbent? Yes
Conservation of our natural resources. Public education.
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