State Representative Sara Lampe filed for Lieutenant Governor last week with solid support from African-American colleagues in the Missouri House of Representatives.
African-American legislators who endorsed Lampe before filing include: Michael Brown (D-Kansas City), Chris Carter (D-St. Louis), Brandon Ellington (D-Kansas City), Karla May (D-St. Louis), Gail McCann Beatty (D-Kansas City), Jamilah Nasheed (D-St. Louis), Sharon Pace (D-Northwoods), Tommie Pierson (D-St. Louis), Sylvester Taylor (D-Black Jack), and Steve Webb (D-Florissant).
“Sara Lampe is the ranking member on the House Budget committee, and a relentless fighter for the funding for the Office of Minority Health, Women’s Health, and Primary Care. I stand with Sara Lampe in her run for Lieutenant Governor,” said state Representative Chris Carter.
State Representative Steve Webb, who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus, also endorsed Lampe.
“After looking at the candidates in the Lieutenant Governor race, I have decided that I will give my support to Representative Sara Lampe,” said Webb. “Sara’s unwavering support of public education and her willingness to fight for the rights of the minority community, among a host of other great qualities, make her the best choice for the office of Lieutenant Governor.”
Many other legislators endorsed Lampe as well, including: Susan Carlson (D-St. Louis), Ira Anders (D-Independence), Bert Atkins (D-Florissant), Ron Casey (D-Crystal City), Rory Ellinger (D-University City), Steve Hodges (D-East Prairie), Jacob Hummel (D-St. Louis), Jeanne Kirkton (D-Webster Groves), Tom McDonald (D-Independence), Kevin McManus (D-Kansas City), Margo McNeil (D-Florissant), Genise Monticello (D-St. Louis), Mary Nichols (D-Maryland Heights), John Rizzo (D-Kansas City), Ed Schieffer (D-Troy), Jill Schupp (D-Creve Coeur), Tom Shively (D-Shelbyville), Cherie Spreng (D-Florissant) and Jay Swearingen (D-Kansas City).
“To have the support of colleagues I respect is humbling,” said Lampe.
In announcing her filing, Lampe emphasized seniors and veterans issues.
“Missouri’s seniors and veterans deserve a stronger advocate,” Lampe said. “I am a serious candidate who is prepared to fight to ensure that our seniors and veterans receive the assistance and respect they have earned.”
