Who *are* these guys?

From unethical to straight-up weird, Missouri State Senate candidates deserve more scrutiny.

This November, Missouri voters will make their voices heard in a number of key races. We took the time to examine some of the key State Senate races and found a number of things Missourians need to know before heading to the polls.

In Independence, Joe Nicola in SD 11 wrote a post about how he opposes medication to treat mental illness and that “demon possession” is “real and is more common then we may think.” He further cites the Bible as a guide to treat mental health, saying to “cast the demon out, not give it drugs.” More about Nicola >>

Despite running to represent St. Louis, David Gregory in SD 15 is already planning to tear down a 141-year-old historic home in Jeff City and replace it with a literal castle. Fitting for a candidate who wants to lord over our state and control women’s bodies. More about Gregory >>

Meanwhile in Kansas City, Jerry Nolte in SD 17 thinks he deserves more power despite costing taxpayers over $350,000 in harassment and retaliation claims from Clay County employees. More about Nolte >>

And finally in St. Charles, Adam Schnelting in SD 23 can’t quit bragging about how he allegedly wrote Missouri’s cruel abortion ban despite not being the sponsor or co-sponsor of the bill. However he did make a creepy video telling Missourians to not sign the petition that gave them a voice on the issue. More about Schnelting >>

“The more we learn about some State Senate candidates, the more sure we are that they aren’t right for Missouri,” Liz McCune, Progress Missouri Executive Director, said. “Voters have time and time again told legislators to focus on issues like protecting reproductive freedoms and improving educational opportunities. These politicians keep proving that they refuse to listen.”