Fighting for What Matters

As a parent, pastor, and community leader, Michael understands the vital role our schools play in shaping opportunity and building a better future. He supports fully funding public schools, empowering local educators, and ensuring teachers and staff have the resources they need to help students thrive. From early childhood education to mental health support and college or career readiness programs, Michael believes investing in our schools means investing in Missouri’s future.

Every Missourian deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, at work, and in their schools. Michael believes in supporting first responders with the tools and training they need while also investing in the services that keep families strong—from mental health care and addiction recovery to youth and neighborhood programs that build connection and stability. When communities have trust, opportunity, and support, everyone benefits.

Michael believes a thriving economy begins with empowering small businesses and the hardworking people who keep them running. He’s committed to policies that uplift local entrepreneurs and ensure workers have access to fair wages, safe workplaces, and opportunities to grow. By expanding access to affordable healthcare, paid family leave, and workforce development, he’s focused on building a future where both businesses and families can succeed together.

Michael believes democracy works best when power rests with the people—not politicians. He’s committed to protecting citizen-led initiatives, ending partisan gerrymandering, and ensuring that when voters speak, their voices are heard and respected. Michael will always fight for a government that listens, serves, and leads with integrity—one that puts people above politics and keeps its promises to the communities it represents.