Doug Beck
Missouri
Running for: State Senator, District 1
which includes parts of St. Louis County
Doug Beck was elected as State Representative in November 2016...
Missouri
Running for: State Senator, District 1
which includes parts of St. Louis County
Doug Beck was elected as State Representative in November 2016. There, he has served on committees that are important to his district, including Economic Development, Workforce Development, Veterans, Children and Families, and the Special Committee on Employment Security. Born and raised in St. Louis County, Doug graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1983 and attended St. Louis Community College. He and his wife, Marilyn, have been married for 35 years and have two children. As State Senator, Doug will continue to work hard for the working families in his community.
Priorities:
Protect working families; fund early childhood education through grade 12 and beyond; attract quality employers to the state; make health care affordable and accessible for everyone.
Deb Lavender
Missouri
Running for: State Senator, District 15
which includes parts of St. Louis County
A proud champion in her community, Deb Lavender is in her third term as State Representative...
Missouri
Running for: State Senator, District 15
which includes parts of St. Louis County
A proud champion for her community, Deb Lavender is in her third term as State Representative for her district. She is running for State Senate to continue serving her community. Deb became interested in politics as a teenager, participating in Girls State, where she learned the importance of how government at all levels works for its citizens. After earning her degree in physical therapy from Marquette University, Deb moved to St. Louis and never left. In addition to her work as a physical therapist, Deb is active in her community and she enjoys participating in local organizations.
Priorities:
Expand Medicaid, protect women’s reproductive freedom, strengthen public education.
Bill Otto
Missouri
Running for: State Representative, District 65
which includes parts of St. Charles County
As a retired air traffic controller with a strong record of public and community service…
Missouri
Running for: State Representative, District 65
which includes parts of St. Charles County
As a retired air traffic controller with a strong record of public and community service, Bill Otto has long been a leader in his community. He has served as a City Council member in Bridgeton, then as a Representative to the Missouri State Legislature, from District 70. Bill has faced many personal challenges. When he was 15, his mother died and he was sent to a boys home. Bill was provided food and shelter until he was 17, at which point a state law forced him to leave. Bill knows how the law affects peoples’ lives, and as a state representative, he will work to help his community.
Priorities:
Bring economic growth and development to the region; support organized labor; make education funding a top priority in the state budget.
Jean Pretto
Missouri
Running for: State Representative, District 94
which includes parts of St. Louis County
Jean was born and raised in South St. Louis County…
Missouri
Running for: State Representative, District 94
which includes parts of St. Louis County
Jean was born and raised in South St. Louis County, and has lived in Oakville for her entire life. She graduated from Bishop DuBourg High School and Webster College, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. As a wife and a mother of two, Jean held a career in teaching and in the automobile business. She has been involved in her community for her entire life, and she is looking
Priorities:
Expand Medicaid coverage, keep public schools strong, defend critical programs to assist seniors.