Press Release: Pro-Reform Candidates Claim Victory in Missouri General Elections

RE: “Pro-Reform Candidates Claim Victory in Missouri General Elections

In Tuesday’s general elections, StudentsFirst Missouri supported a group of 19 pro-reform candidates. 18 won which includes the 5 candidates running for open seats.

Wins on both sides of the aisle underscore the fact that reform-minded leaders will be supported at the polls when running on their commitment to providing a high quality education.

Missourians respond strongly to candidates’ pro-reform message and turned out for leaders who have made a commitment to our kids. As the conversation around education reform continues in Missouri, StudentsFirst and our nearly 30,000 members will continue to support policies and candidates who put students first.

Following are the pro-reform candidates endorsed by StudentsFirst Missouri that won in Tuesday’s elections:

Justin Alferman (For State Rep)

Sen. Maria Chappelle Nadal

Rep. Mike Colona

Rep. Robert Cornejo

Rep. John Diehl

Rep. Don Gosen

Travis Fitzwater (For State Rep)

Rep. Elijah Haahr

Rep. Lincoln Hough

Sen. Mike Kehoe

Nick King (For State Rep)

Rep. Andrew Koenig

Rep. Jeanie Riddle (For State Senate)

Rep. Caleb Rowden

Sen. Rob Schaaf

Rep. Dave Schatz (For State Senate)

Rep. Kathy Swan

Rep. Noel Torpey

About StudentsFirst Missouri

StudentsFirst Missouri is a bipartisan movement of nearly 30,000 parents, teachers, small-business owners and concerned citizens mobilizing for one purpose: to ensure every child attends great schools with great teachers. Since 2012, StudentsFirst Missouri has been fighting to elevate and professionalize the teaching profession, empower parents with school choice and information, and improve the governance and financial strength of schools. For more information, go to www.studentsfirst.org/Missouri.