Midterm General Election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS October 7, 2026: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register
Check your Voter Registration & find your Polling Place here: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/
CAUTION… BE CAREFUL REGARDING THE OTHER “CHECK YOUR VOTER STATUS” SITES THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED, SOME ARE NOT LEGITIMATE AND HAVE BEEN CREATED ONLY RECENTLY TO COLLECT DATA.
We recommend ONLY VOTE411.ORG as it is from the League of Women Voters’ Education Fund and was established in 2006. It is the premier national website for election information. No other election information resource has the depth of nonpartisan content that VOTE411.org provides every election cycle and is constantly updated with election changes throughout the year. From election rule changes to new candidates on the ballot to polling location changes, VOTE411 stays up
to date so voters have the most current information to make their voting plan.
IMPORTANT: It has come to our attention that when community members are using the above link that it is not showing their complete address such as “N” for North or their apartment numbers. We have followed up on this and this is the response we received in writing from the Secretary of State Office.
“Since the physical voter registration cards are generated by the master voter registration database (or by a vendor using exports from the database), it can be inferred that voters remain fully and properly registered under their complete address as provided at the time of registration or update. With regards to the website, since many voters do not have directional inputs attached to their addresses, or other components such as apartment numbers that may be applicable, the website lookup tool is designed not to pull from those fields when displaying the registration address. This tool is provided only as a convenience and is not intended to represent itself as the master registration record. If any voter has questions regarding their address of any other part of their registration file, they can contact either our office or their county election authority.”
For Greene County Clerk Office call them at 417-868-4055 to confirm your address and we suggest that you take your “VOTER REGISTRATION” CARD with you to the polls.
We also recommend calling the below to complain about their system:
Elections Division, Office of the Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, Kirkpatrick State Information Center
Office Phone: 573-751-2301 / 1-800-669-8683
600 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
elections@sos.mo.gov
Become a POLL WORKER: https://www.sos.mo.gov/pollworker
Missouri Voting FAQ’s: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/govotemissouri/votereg
Absentee Voting (both in-person and by mail) will begin 6 weeks prior to an election (Sept 22nd), for registered voters that qualify under the legal reasons outlined on the application. No excuse in-person absentee voting will begin two weeks prior to an election (Oct 20th). In-person absentee voting ends the Monday prior to the Election at 5:00pm. All absentee ballots must be received by 7:00pm on election day in order to be counted.
ABSENTEE VOTING begins September 22, 2026
The Elections Center, located at 1126 N Boonville, Springfield, MO 65802, will be open for absentee voting beginning Tuesday, September 22nd for the upcoming November 3rd General Election. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
IN-PERSON NO EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING begins October 20, 2026
The Elections Center, located at 1126 N Boonville, Springfield, MO 65802, will be open for in-person no-excuse absentee voting beginning Tuesday, October 20th for the upcoming November 3rd General Election. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday, October 31st from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Monday, November 2, 8:00 am to 5:00pm.
The Library Center, located at 4653 S Campbell, Springfield, MO 65801, will be open for in-person no-excuse absentee voting beginning Tuesday, October 20th for the upcoming November 3rd General Election. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday, October 31st from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Monday, November 2, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
All absentee ballots must be received by 7:00pm on election day in order to be counted.
Absentee Ballots returned by mail may also be delivered in-person to the Historic Courthouse, 940 N Boonville Room 113, Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, or by 7:00pm on Election Day.
Polls open Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 6:00AM – 7:00PM
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Amendment 3 - Nov 2026 - Missouri
“Prohibit Abortion and Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Amendment”
The official ballot wording is as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: Repeal the 2024 voter-approved Amendment providing reproductive healthcare rights, including abortion through fetal viability; Allow abortions for rape and incest (under twelve-weeks’ gestation), emergencies, and fetal anomalies; Allow legislation regulating abortion; Ensure parental consent for minors’ abortions; Prohibit gender transition procedures for minors?”
This is a state legislature constitutional amendment and a simple majority vote is required in each chamber to get it on the ballot with no approval from the Governor needed. The amendment was introduced by State Rep. Ed Lewis (R-6) as House Joint Resolution 73 (HJR 73). HJR 73 passed the House by a vote of 103-51 on April 17, 2025, and was agreed to in the Senate by a vote of 21-11 on May 14, 2025.
A "yes" vote supports amending the Missouri Constitution by the LEGISLATORS to: repeal the constitutional right to reproductive freedom, which voters ratified in 2024; prohibit abortions except in cases of "medical emergency, fetal anomaly, rape, or incest," and permit abortions in cases of rape or incest only through 12 weeks of gestation; prohibit gender transition surgeries for minors, as well as the prescription or administration of cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to minors, with an exception for treatments "unrelated to the purpose of a gender transition;" and make other changes.
A "no" vote opposes amending the Missouri Constitution, keeping the existing constitutional right to reproductive freedom, and not adding provisions that prohibit abortion and gender transition surgeries and procedures. The2024 measure amended the Missouri Constitution to provide the right for reproductive freedom, defined as "the right to make and carry out decisions about all matters relating to reproductive health care, including but not limited to prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage care, and respectful birthing conditions. This was a citizen led initiative and more than 380,159 Missourians signed an initiative petition to put the amendment on the ballot, and most Democratic nominees campaigned on their support for Amendment 3. More than 500 physicians and more than 300 other medical professionals also signed a letter in support of Amendment 3. Amendment 3 Passed with 1,538,659 = 51.60 % votes across the state, winning a statewide simple majority!
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Amendment 6 - Nov 2026 - Missouri
“Missouri Initiative and Referendum Powers and Legislative Change Requirements Amendment”
The pending ballot wording is as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: expand the initiative and referendum petition process by making it a fundamental right; allow courts to revise ballot summaries through lawsuits; prohibit the legislature from weakening initiative or referendum powers; prohibit the legislature from changing or repealing laws enacted through the initiative process, or passing laws similar to those rejected by referendum, without approval from at least 80% of both chambers; and preserve existing majority vote and signature requirements for initiative and referendum petitions?”
This is a Citizen Initiative Petition and on August 4, 2026, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) rejected the initiative from certification, saying that the initiative violated the single subject rule. Months prior, on May 3, 2026, the Respect MO Voters campaign, which is behind the initiative, submitted 367,000 signatures to the secretary of state's office. On August 6, 2026, The Respect MO Voters campaign filed a lawsuit against Secretary Hoskins, saying that they collected enough valid signatures, and that their initiative does not violate the single-subject rule. On September 3rd the Missouri Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, overturning Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green, the court ruled Secretary of State Denny Hoskins improperly declared the proposed Amendment 6 insufficient. The judges also rejected the constitutional objections Hoskins relied on to keep it off the ballot. On September 8, 2026 Secretary of State Denny Hoskins posted certificates of sufficiency for Amendment 6 confirming that it will be on the November 3rd ballot.
A "yes" vote supports amending the Missouri Constitution by the CITIZENS to: declare that "The rights of initiative and referendum as set forth in this Constitution are fundamental rights" and require that any laws affecting those rights are "subject to strict scrutiny and must be narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling governmental interest." And it would prohibit the Missouri State Legislature "from weakening citizens’ initiative or referendum powers," defined as but not limited to: increasing signature thresholds, shortening signature-gathering periods, restricting subject matter, limiting judicial review of ballot language, creating additional requirements for petitioners, and requiring more than a simple majority vote for approval. Such changes could still be made through a constitutional amendment, which requires voter approval. It would prohibit the Legislature from changing a voter-approved initiative unless at least 80% of both the House and Senate vote to refer a proposed change to the ballot, and voters then approve the change.
A "no" vote opposes: prohibiting the legislature from repealing or amending a citizen initiative unless eighty percent of voters approve the changes, and prohibiting the legislature from making changes to the citizen initiative and referendum process. Currently the Missouri State Legislature may amend or repeal a voter-approved state statute through the legislative process without obtaining voter approval.
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Amendment 7 - November 2026 - Missouri
“Missouri Creation of Show-Me Prosperity Investment Fund for State Tax Reduction and Elimination Amendment”
The official ballot wording is as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to establish a permanent public endowment fund to support state government instead of taxing Missouri residents, prohibit the General Assembly from appropriating or diverting the fund, and eliminate state-imposed taxes once the fund generates sufficient revenue to replace them?”
This is a state legislature constitutional amendment and a simple majority vote is required in each chamber to get it on the ballot with no approval from the Governor needed. December 1, 2025: The measure, Senate Joint Resolution 95, was introduced by Sen. Adam Schnelting (R) in the House. March 23, 2026: The Senate approved the measure in a vote of 22-7, with four members not voting. All 22 Republicans voted yes; seven Democrats voted no; two Democrats and two Republicans did not vote. May 15, 2026: The House approved the measure in a vote of 85-56, with 17 members not voting. All 85 Republicans voted yes; 48 Democrats and eight Republicans voted no; four Democrats and 13 Republicans did not vote.
A "yes" vote supports creating a permanent public endowment fund managed by the state to generate revenue, and using the earnings to eliminate state-imposed taxes when sufficient to replace them.
A "no" vote opposes creating a permanent public endowment fund managed by the state to generate revenue, and using the earnings to eliminate state-imposed taxes when sufficient to replace them. A sovereign wealth fund is a fund owned by the general government, including investments in foreign financial assets, and investing for financial objectives. This excludes public pension funds and central bank reserve assets. A sovereign wealth fund invests public assets in stocks, bonds, real estate, private equity, and other sources. Funds are capitalized using government revenues, including from natural resources such as oil, gas, minerals, and public lands. Do we really trust our Legislators to handle this when our state is already underfunded and our Legislators are looking out for the top 1%?!
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Amendment 8 - November 2026 - Missouri
“Missouri Require Election of County Sheriffs Amendment”
The official ballot wording is as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to support law enforcement by preserving the right of citizens to elect a county sheriff, prohibiting the removal of a county sheriff except by a writ of quo warranto, and recognizing the office of sheriff as part of the administration of justice?”
This is a state legislature constitutional amendment and a simple majority vote is required in each chamber to get it on the ballot and do not require the governor's signature on the ballot. The amendment was introduced to the Missouri State Senate as Senate Joint Resolution 87. The Senate approved the measure in a vote of 24-7 on March 25, 2026. The House amended the measure, and voted to approve it by 85-56 on May 11, 2026. The Senate did not concur with the House amended measure, and the House approved a conference committee substitute on May 15, 2026 in a vote of 95-46. The Senate approved the substitute on the same day in a vote of 24-9. Republican support: 99.2% Democrat support: 1.8%
A "yes" vote supports requiring the election of county sheriffs in most counties, establishing sheriffs as the chief law enforcement officers in those counties, and limiting the removal of sheriffs from office. SJR 87 would amend the state constitution to require the election of county sheriffs to four-year terms in most counties, with the exception of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County. The amendment would define sheriffs as the chief law enforcement officers in those counties and assign them constitutional responsibilities, including preserving the peace, suppressing riots and disturbances, apprehending and jailing felons and traitors, attending circuit court proceedings, carrying out court orders and other legal processes, and hiring deputies and employees. The amendment would also limit the circumstances under which a sheriff could be removed from office, while providing that a sheriff could only be removed through a writ of quo warranto (a legal proceeding used to challenge an official's right to hold office) initiated by the attorney general. In Missouri, most sheriffs are already elected; however, this amendment would enshrine the requirement to elect sheriffs in the constitution (and add the last sentence!)
A "no" vote opposes requiring the election of county sheriffs in most counties, establishing sheriffs as the chief law enforcement officers in those counties, and limiting the removal of sheriffs from office.
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Proposition A - November 2026 - Missouri
“A Veto Referendum Against HB 1”
Official Ballot Title: Do the people of the state of Missouri approve the act of the General Assembly entitled “House Bill No. 1 (2025 Second Extraordinary Session),” which repeals Missouri’s existing congressional plan, and replaces it with new congressional boundaries that keep more counties intact?
In Missouri, placing a veto referendum on the ballot requires collecting signatures equal to 5% of the votes cast for governor in the most recent election in six of the state's eight congressional districts. Therefore, the total number of signatures required depends on which six districts meet their respective thresholds. This number could range from 106,384 to 115,720. If enough signatures are verified, the veto referendum would qualify for the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot, unless the legislature calls an earlier special election. On December 9, 2025, the campaign behind the veto referendum, People Not Politicians, reported submitting more than 305,000 signatures. This referendum would uphold or repeal the new congressional district map under HB 1, which was passed by the Missouri State Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Currently states must redraw district lines every 10 years following the completion of the U.S. census. The federal government requires the districts resulting from this process to have nearly equal populations and not cause racial or ethnic voting discrimination. While every state redrew its district lines after the 2020 census, some states are revisiting redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections, Missouri is one of those states. On August 4, 2026 Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has declined to certify a referendum petition that would force a statewide vote on Missouri's gerrymandered congressional district map in the November 2026 election. On September 3rd the Missouri Supreme Court ordered this to be certified. On September 8th the Proposition was certified for the November 3rd ballot.
A “yes” vote will approve the act of the General Assembly entitled “House Bill No. 1 (2025 Extraordinary Session),” which redraws the congressional district boundaries.
A “no” vote will leave in place the congressional district boundaries enacted in 2022.
Source: Here
Southwest Missouri Candidates for the
November 3, 2026 Mid-term General Elections
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Click below for more information on each Candidate (work in progress):
MO United States House Congressional District 7
Missi Hesketh (Democrat) vs. Kevin Craig (Libertarian) vs. Eric Burlison* (Republican)
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Missouri State Senate
District 20 - Sean Falconer (D) vs. Lori Rook (R)
District 28 - Mike McCaffree (D) vs. Sam Alexander (R)
District 30 - Rep. Betsy Fogle (D) vs. Cecil Ince (Lib) vs. Melanie Stinnett* (R)
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Missouri State House
District 130 - Leslie Jones (D) vs. Bishop Davidson (R)
District 131 - Ashley Cossins (D) vs. Bill Owen (R)
District 132 - Rep. Jeremy Dean* (D) vs. Russ Gosselin (R)
District 133 - Katelyn Zach (D) vs. Gerald Angelo (R)
District 134 - Kelsey Grant (D) vs. Alex Riley* (R)
District 135 - John Chiles (D) vs. Michael Hasty (R)
District 136 - Rep. Stephanie Hein* (D) vs. Jacey Buckles (R)
District 137 - Bryce Lockwood (D) vs. Darrin Shappell* (R)
District 155 - Josh Berzins (D) vs. Matthew Overcast* (R)
District 156 - Trent Davis (D) vs. Brian Seitz* (R)
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Greene County Auditor
Angela Crawford (D) vs. Cindy Stein* (R)
* Incumbent
Sources: Greene County Democrats; Ballotpedia MO US House Rep Ballotpedia MO State Senate, Ballotpedia MO State House\
Please do your own research on each Candidate. Click on the buttons to go to their websites, social media, etc.
Missi Hesketh, MO Congressional District 7
Missi is a teacher and former mayor running to represent Southwest Missouri in Washington D.C. replacing Eric Burlison that has repeatedly ignored invitations for town halls and supported both Amendments 4 & 5.
Missi’s priorities are: #1 Affordability for all; #2 Protect Our Kid’s Future; #3 Fix Healthcare; #4 Farms not Data Centers; #5 Audit the Government
Sean Falconer, MO Senate District 20
Sean is running to uphold responsible, serious leadership in Missouri—leadership that protects the public interest, invests wisely in the state, and ensures the voices of everyday Missourians are heard and acted upon thoughtfully and with integrity. He sees Missouri at a crossroads: federal policies, state neglect, and poorly managed priorities have left rural infrastructure, local economies, and public services strained. Falconer’s candidacy is about practical solutions, transparency, and accountability.
Mike McCaffree, MO Senate District 28
Mike has been taught by his life experiences that state government works best when it supports local communities instead of standing in their way. If elected, Mike will work to strengthen public education by listening to parents, teachers, and local school leaders. He will support efforts to expand housing opportunities by improving infrastructure and encouraging responsible growth throughout the district. He will also fight to preserve access to quality healthcare so families can receive care close to home. Mike believes the people of Missouri's 28th District deserve a representative will will take the values, concerns, and common sense of rural Missouri to Jefferson City and fight to make sure the district's voice is heard.
Rep. Betsy Fogle, MO Senate District 30
Betsy has been representing Missouri House District 135 since January 2021 and has been fighting for safer communities, strong schools, access to healthcare and making life more affordable for Springfield families. She has deep roots in the Southwest Missouri region, and looks forward to bringing that same passion for Springfield to the Missouri State Senate.
As Springfield’s State Senator she wants to lower costs, strengthen public schools, expand access to healthcare, and do her part to make sure Springfield is the best place to live, work, go to school, raise a family, and retire.
Born and raised in Springfield, this city is her home. She will continue to fight for working families, affordability, and a better future for all of us. Betsy believes government should work for people, not for special interests, and that having more balance in Jefferson City benefits all 6.2 million people who call Missouri home.
Leslie Jones, MO House District 130
Leslie is running to represent Missouri House District 130. As a lifelong Missourian born and raised in Springfield, she has spent the majority of her life learning and growing within this community.
She believes that for a representative is to be truly effective, they need to work to listen and represent everyone in their district, not just those whom they agree with. As your representative she will strive to hear all voices, and work across the aisle to bring compromise and positive changes that can benefit everyone in this state.
Ashley Cossins, MO House District 131
Ashley is a small business owner and landlord, bringing a firsthand understanding of dedication and the importance of stable, affordable housing. She is committed to policies that support local businesses, drive economic growth, and ensure quality housing for all. Her personal journey fuels her advocacy for accessible and affordable health care while highlighting the importance of privacy in health care decisions. She believes in health care reform to eliminate financial barriers. Inspired by the Ozarks' natural beauty, she is deeply dedicated to environmental protection, striving to promote sustainability, renewable energy, and preserve our environment for future generations. As State Representative for Missouri's 131st House District, she will work tirelessly to address these issues and ensure that our government serves the best interests of the community.
Rep. Jeremy Dean, MO House District 132
Jeremy is a lifelong Springfieldian, proud product of Willard Public Schools, and current State Representative for Missouri’s 132nd District. At 29, he brings a fresh, community-rooted perspective to Jefferson City that is grounded in real‑world experience and a deep commitment to everyday people.
As he runs for reelection, Jeremy is focused on three core principles:
Making life more affordable; Upholding the will of the voters; Fighting against tax hikes on those living paycheck to paycheck
Jeremy is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves equal protection under the law, the right to make decisions about their own body, and a government that works for the many - not the few. He doesn’t believe in punishing success, he just believes more people should have the chance to achieve it. Whether it’s fighting for fully funded public schools, standing up for fair pay and strong benefits, protecting the will of Missouri voters, or against tax hikes, Jeremy brings passion, authenticity, and an unwavering voice for the people who are too often left behind.
Katelyn Zach, MO House District 133
Katelyn believes that everyone deserves representation. Everyone deserves to have their voices heard. Everyone deserves access to affordable housing, affordable healthcare, a safe working environment with a livable wage, reproductive freedoms, and fully funded public education. She believes that no one, no matter where they are placed in society, should be left behind.
Katelyn is committed to fighting for her community and voicing her district’s concerns when it comes to legislation. One thing you can always count on Katelyn to do is be blunt and honest. She is always willing to have the tough conversations so that she can understand both sides of the issue and make decisions accordingly.
Kelsey Grant, MO House District 134
Kelsey is a Springfield native K. Grant RN (Kelsey Grant) is a paramedic-trained registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and NREMT. When asked why he is running for office he said, “As a nurse, you see people at their best and at their worst, and you see the struggles that they're facing in their daily lives. It's pretty hard to ignore those issues. I had no master plan to become a politician or to get involved in politics. But I answered the call as a volunteer to serve my community, and it led me to this role. I am a moderate, middle-of-the-road guy. I find that politics have become very polarizing, hostile, and there's a great divide in our country that I have never seen at any time in my life. Division is not good. I feel like it's time for someone to actually do the job of representative, for what the job really is.”
Grant wants to be a representative for the people, to do the right thing, and not to take advantage of the position to enrich oneself. I view this role as an extension of the nursing profession, being a true advocate for hardworking families in Missouri.
John Chiles, MO House District 135
John Chiles, a college instructor and entrepreneur with a focus on sustainability, is running for House District 135 as a Democrat. A Springfield native, Chiles attended Glendale High School and graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and mathematics. He moved to the West Coast to learn more about renewable energy. Returning to Springfield in 2018, he started the Ozarks Renewal LLC with his father, Mike.
Every day during the campaign he has been meeting people that believe so much in our community, our state and our country. John said “because of every day folks who consistently show up and do the difficult, patient and necessary work that truly makes us great. I know that the tide is turning and we’re going to win. The work we do matters… thank you for your commitment… thank you for showing up-remember, we are Stronger Together.”
Rep. Stephanie Hein, MO House District 136
Stephanie, a former educator, is running for reelection to the Missouri House in November. In her career as an educator, Stephanie advocated for her students’ futures and helped bridge the gap between education and a flourishing career. As a legislator, she firmly believes that Missouri’s budget should reflect its values and is a fierce advocate for public education and infrastructure funding. If reelected, she will continue to fight for Missouri working families on issues such as education, affordability, and access to health care.
In 2022, Stephanie flipped her district blue as a DLCC Target Race candidate and defended her seat in 2024. Now, she’s ready to bring home another victory and help Democrats gain the ground they need to break the GOP supermajority in the Missouri House.
Bryce Lockwood, MO House District 137
Bryce is a decorated Marine veteran who has a Purple Heart and Silver Star for his efforts aboard USS Liberty when it was attacked by a foreign country. He is running for MO House Seat for the 137th District.
Trent Davis, MO House District 156
Trent is running for the Missouri State House of Representatives District 156! I am a husband and father! I look forward to your support and to be your voice in Jefferson City!
Missouri speaks-Trent listens!
Angela Crawford, Greene County Auditor
Angela is running for County Auditor because strong and independent oversight is essential to maintaining trust in local government. The auditor is responsible for verifying that spending is appropriate, budgets are followed, and systems are in place to prevent waste or misuse of funds. That independence ensures government remains accountable to the people it serves.
With over a decade of experience in accounting and finance, she is stepping forward because she has the financial expertise and the commitment to serve as that independent voice. Her focus will be on transparency, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring financial decisions are clear, defensible, and aligned with the needs of Greene County residents. This role is about stewardship, and Angela is running to ensure every public dollar is managed with integrity and care.
Eric Burlison, MO Congressional District 7
Eric is the incumbent Republican candidate. Burlison was born in Springfield, Missouri. He earned his bachelor's degree and his master's degree in business administration from Missouri State University, He worked as an investment advisor and software consultant.
Working on this to complete the information for the rest of the Candidates.
Please be patient, should be done no later than October 1st.