Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft Announces Reelection Campaign to Build on Successful First Term
At State Lincoln Days in Springfield, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft declared “We are not yet done. There is more to do." as he announced his re-election bid for Missouri Secretary of State. In his official announcement video, Jay Ashcroft touched briefly on some of the accomplishments he and his team achieved during his first term. As Missouri’s “Chief Election Official”,… More
Jill Schupp Ditches Job to Raise Money with Nancy Pelosi
ST. LOUIS—One of first things Jill Schupp did after she made her campaign for Congress official on Tuesday was to fly to Washington, DC, to raise money with Nancy Pelosi. While Schupp’s State Senate colleagues were working through an all-night filibuster, Schupp was rubbing elbows with Nancy Pelosi and the national political director for Planned Parenthood, Yasmin Radjy. “In case Missourians were… More
Senator Blunt: Supporting President Trump’s Conservative Judicial Nominations
Last year’s rule change to shorten post-cloture debate time for President Trump’s nominations was the result of an effort initiated by Senator Blunt as the Chairman of the Rules committee. The Blunt Rule short-circuited the Democrats' attempts to filibuster every one of President Trump’s nominees and prevent the President from filling key posts. It has made a decisive difference in how long… More
Eric Schmitt Announces Candidacy for Attorney General
This week Eric Schmitt announced his candidacy for Missouri Attorney General with a new video spotlighting his work representing six million Missourians as our state’s chief legal officer. Attorney General Schmitt has been working every day to protect all Missourians by helping achieve justice for survivors of sexual assault, taking on big opioid manufacturers, cracking down on human trafficking, holding… More
MOGOP Statements on the Passing of State Representative Rebecca Roeber
Today, we are saddened to learn that State Representative Rebecca Roeber passed away following a car accident that occurred earlier this year. Kay Hoflander, the Missouri Republican Party Chair, released the following statement after learning about Representative Roeber’s passing: “Representative Roeber was a shining light in the Missouri Republican Party. We will greatly miss her servant-minded heart. Her leadership and… More
Missouri Supreme Court Sides Constitutionally with Parson’s Power to Appoint Lieutenant Governor
The Missouri Republican Party released this statement regarding the Missouri Supreme Court’s decision today that the Governor has the authority to appoint a Lt. Governor in the event of a vacancy. “Missouri’s constitution is clear regarding the authority to make gubernatorial appointments. It’s important that Missouri have all of the statewide offices filled which work to provide stability and ensure… More
Missouri GOP applauds President Trump’s appointment of Gov. Parson to the Council of Governors
The Missouri Republican Party released this statement today regarding President Trump's appointment of Governor Mike Parson to the Council of Governors. "Governor Parson will make a valuable addition to the Council of Governors - President Trump made an excellent choice," said Kay Hoflander, Chair of the Missouri Republican Party. "Not only does Missouri have a strong National Guard, Governor Parson… More
MOGOP to Present Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen Ron Richard at Annual Statewide Lincoln Day
The Missouri Republican Party will bestow a Lifetime Achievement Award on Sen. Ron Richard at a banquet during the annual Statewide Lincoln Day celebration on March 1 in St. Louis. Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will present the award. A successful businessman in his hometown of Joplin, Senator Richard began in public service on Joplin’s City Council in 1990 and was… More
Missouri Republican Party Names Rep. Jean Evans Executive Director
St. Louis County State Representative Will Step Down from the Missouri House JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Republican Party announced today that it has named State Representative Jean Evans (House District 99) Executive Director of the Party. Evans will step down from her position in the Missouri House of Representatives in order to take her new position. Rep. Evans was first elected… More
