The Missouri Right to Life Political Action Committee has announced its endorsements for federal and statewide races in the August 6 primary.
“As the political arm of Missouri Right to Life, MRL PAC takes its responsibility seriously to our members, as well as to Missouri voters, to identify and support candidates who are committed to upholding the sanctity of human life through public policy,” Chairman Dave Plemmons said.
In the race for governor, MRL PAC previously endorsed Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft in July 2023. Ashcroft currently faces Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and state Sen. Bill Eigel in the Republican primary, and currently sits at 23 percent in recent polls.
Lawyer David Wasinger is the PAC’s choice for lieutenant governor. Wasinger will face state Sens. Lincoln Hough and Holly Rehder for the nomination in August. As for the secretary of state race, state Sen. Denny Hoskins received the sole endorsement in the crowded race. Hoskins faces Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller, state Rep. Adam Schwadron, House Speaker Dean Plocher, state Sem. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, Judge Mike Carter and Valentina Gomez. The attorney general’s race saw two endorsements, for incumbent Andrew Bailey and his opponent, Will Scharf.
On the federal level, Sen. Josh Hawley took home the endorsement, and all incumbent Republican U.S. representatives — Ann Wagner of District 2, Bob Onder of District 3, Mark Alford of District 4, Sam Graves of District 6, Eric Burlison of District 7 and Jason Smith of District 8 — received endorsements.
Here is a full list of the endorsements.
Federal Races
President
Donald J. Trump (R)
U.S. Senator
Josh Hawley (R)
Missouri Statewide
Governor
John R. (Jay) Ashcroft (R)
Lieutenant Governor
Dave Wasinger (R)
Secretary of State
Denny Hoskins (R)
Treasurer
Cody Smith (R)
Andrew Koenig (R)
Vivek Malek (R)
Attorney General
Will Scharf (R)
Andrew Bailey (R)
Congress
District 2
Ann Wagner (R)
District 3
Bob Onder (R)
District 4
Mark Alford (R)
District 6
Sam Graves (R)
District 7
Eric Burlison (R)
District 8
Jason Smith (R)
–Alan Goforth | Metro Voice