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Can I vote for you? What are the boundaries of the 72nd MO House District?
I have posted a map of the 72nd below. You can also find that information HERE as well as keep up to date on what will be on your ballot on November 3, 2026.
How do I get one of your yard signs?
If you live in the 72nd and would like a yard sign, click here and I will personally deliver you one! If you would like a shirt and stickers as well, include your shirt size in the email!
What exactly does a State Representative do?
A State Representative is the person you elect to be your voice in Jefferson City. Our state elects 163 Reps to represent many diverse districts. Reps vote on new laws, help create the state budget, and make decisions on important issues like public education, taxes, roads, and public safety. The good ones listen to the concerns of the folks in their district. Reps work on focused committees, introduce bills to solve problems, and help constituents who are having concerns with state government. In simple terms, a state representative’s job is to represent the people who live in their district and fight for what’s best for their community at the state level.
What municipalities make up the 72nd Missouri House District?
The 72nd encompasses the entirety of Overland, St. Ann, and large portions of Unincorporated St. Louis County (Please refer to the map above). You can also see what district you are in by putting in your address with VOTE411.
What made you want to seek a higher office and become a Missouri State Representative?
Right after I announced my run for Rep, a long time Overland resident and constituent in my ward reached out to me. She has always been a huge supporter, but she asked if I had thought the rep run all the way through. She expressed that she was concerned about me because of the current political climate.
Without batting an eye, I told her yes, that I had made up my mind, and I’m not turning back. I truly feel that this is my duty. This is my way of serving my country. I truly feel that I am the right person to fill this seat. I feel that years of serving on boards and on the Overland City Council has given me the knowledge and experience to get to Jeff City and fight for the 72nd district where I grew up. Everything that I have done in life has led up to the election on November 3rd.
You are classified as a conservative democrat, what is that exactly?
I hold some conservative leaning views, but I stick to the traditional core values that make a democrat, a democrat. Values such as supporting a strong working middle class, standing firmly by our unions, opening the door for environmentally friendly power sources, building an economy that works for everyone, supporting all men and women in uniform and first responders, and strengthening Missouri’s public schools so every child has the opportunity to succeed. I am willing to work across party lines if legislation is beneficial to my district and my state. This includes supporting lowering taxes, controlled government spending, balanced budgets, and upholding our local municipalities. All in all, political labels don’t define me; serving the people of Missouri’s 72nd District does. I’m running for the Missouri House to deliver practical, common-sense solutions that support our teachers and public schools, back our first responders, strengthen unions, and build a brighter, more prosperous future for every Missouri family.
If you are elected as our State Representative, can you still be our Councilman?
Unfortunately, I cannot. That would be considered Duel-Office holding and is prohibited by Missouri State Law. State Reps are required to be present in Jefferson City nearly half of the year. I wouldn’t be able to fully serve the residents of Overland if it were even possible to hold both offices. In the event of my election as your State Representative, I will have to resign from Overland City Council before being sworn in at the state level. The Mayor will then appoint an individual to serve out the remainder of my term. Being elected as your representative of the 72nd district of Missouri will further allow me to have a positive impact on not just Overland, but the entirety of the district.
How old are you?
I’m 43 years young, born and raised in Overland, MO, and I’ve served as a public servant since 2018.
What is the Harvard AI in governance certification all about?
I recently completed an extensive class offered through Harvard University that explored the possible uses of artificial intelligence in governance. The key takeaway for me was that AI should not be used for any sort of application beside existing ordinance/law research and mundane administrative duties.
What events will you be at coming up?
Being that I am a serving member of the Overland City Council, I am at all Overland sponsored events. You can catch me and current 72nd State Rep Doug Clemens (Doug is now running for STL County Assessor) at the Overland Farmers Market on the dates listed on the flyer below all summer long.
As the election date draws closer and more questions and issues present themselves, I will update this page with my answers/stance either via text here or in a video post on my Facebook and Youtube channels (Links to those below)
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