Another Disturbing Sexual Misconduct Allegation Against Al Franken
Only weeks ago, the Missouri Democrat Party and Senator Claire McCaskill (D) hosted Senator Al Franken at their annual gathering in St. Louis, and used Franken and his name to raise campaign cash. Days after Franken and McCaskill headlined the Missouri Democrat event together, Franken was exposed for groping a woman in a photograph the woman released, along with allegations… More
Too Little too Late for MO Democrats
The Missouri Republican Party released this statement today in response to the Missouri Democrat Party’s attempt to use political maneuvers to appeal to Missouri farmers and ranchers: "The Missouri Republican Party has been a long-time defender and friend to our state’s agricultural community - in fact I am a member of that community and we can always rely on Republican… More
Victory for Teachers, Students, and Families
The Missouri Republican Party released this statement following the State Board of Education's vote today: "As the son of a public school teacher, I am thrilled to see Governor Greitens making the changes needed to improve Missouri's public education system, and making a true difference in the lives of all of our children, teachers and families across the state," said… More
ICYMI: Missouri Unemployment Rate lowest since 2000.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Executive Director Sam Cooper released this statement following Governor Greitens’ announcement last week that 250 new jobs and millions in investments by Nucor Steel are coming to Sedalia, Missouri. The Department of Economic Development also released that the unemployment rate in Missouri was the lowest in 17 years: "Thanks to strong, conservative leadership by Governor Greitens and the Republican-led… More
MOGOP Statement on President Trump’s Visit to St. Charles
The Missouri Republican Party released this statement following the announcement of President Trump's visit to St. Charles on Wednesday: "We are very excited to welcome President Trump back to Missouri to discuss his tax reform initiative," said Todd Graves, Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. "President Trump is determined to ease the tax burden on our citizens and businesses, and I… More
Statement from MOGOP Chairman Todd Graves Regarding Sen. Al Franken
Today, MOGOP Chairman Todd Graves released the following statement regarding the recent allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding Senator Al Franken: “Claire McCaskill and the Missouri Democratic Party have received a significant amount of cash raised as a result of Al Franken’s visit to the state to join Claire in a headlined event last month - in fact, Franken’s PAC has… More
MOGOP Statement: Republican House Representative Rob Vescovo Named Majority Floor Leader
The Missouri Republican Party released this statement following the selection of Representative Rob Vescovo (R-Arnold) as the Majority Floor Leader for the Missouri House of Representatives: "Representative Vescovo is a champion for the conservative effort in our state, which is why he is a solid pick for Majority Floor Leader in the Missouri House of Representatives," said Todd Graves, Chairman… More
Sam Cooper Announced as Missouri Republican Party Executive Director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Republican Party announces the start of Sam Cooper as its Executive Director. Cooper, a native of Harrisonville, Missouri, comes to Jefferson City from Washington, D.C. where he served as Senator Ted Cruz’s Director of Strategic Initiatives. Prior to that, he served as a regional political director to Cruz’s 2016 presidential campaign, where he oversaw… More
Team MOGOP Hires Data Director for Field Program in 2018
As the latest in a series of new hires, the Missouri Republican Party is excited to welcome Missouri native Jon Harder as its Data Director for the MOGOP Field Program in 2018. Raised on a farm in Knox County, Jon has seen firsthand the damage Senator Claire McCaskill has done to rural Missouri and is deeply committed to holding her… More
