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Kevin Garner, State Representative

On the issues

A Voice for ALL Missourians

Kevin is running to stand up for the Missourians too often ignored — working families and underserved communities. He’s pushing back against the extreme MAGA agenda and fighting for opportunity, justice, and equality for all, not just the powerful few.

An economy for all

Every worker deserves dignity—no matter their background, job title, or if they have a college degree. Kevin believes that a strong economy starts by respecting all workers.


Kevin supports the right to organize, a living wage, and safe working conditions. He knows that not everyone takes the same path, and he’s committed to expanding access to job training, apprenticeships, and other opportunities that help people succeed—regardless of their education level.

For those who choose to start a small business, Kevin wants to
cut red tape and provide access to more resources.


He also understands the everyday struggles families face. That’s why he’s fighting to make childcare and housing more affordable, so working parents can thrive without being priced out of their communities.

Kevin trusts women to make their own health care decisions – it’s none of my damn business. Access to safe, legal abortion and comprehensive reproductive care is fundamental to freedom, equality, and personal privacy. 

This includes protecting the right to birth control, IVF, and the full range of reproductive services. Restricting this access puts lives at risk and disproportionately harms communities of color and poor and working-class women. Kevin will fight to protect reproductive rights in Missouri—because every person deserves control over their own body and future.

The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is deeply personal to Kevin. He knows firsthand the challenges the community faces, and he is committed to building a future where no one has to hide who they are or who they love. As part of that commitment, Kevin will sponsor the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act, which provides vital protections in areas such as healthcare, education, employment, and housing.

He will also prioritize the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth, creating supportive environments where they can thrive. This campaign is about more than politics—it’s about building a Missouri where every LGBTQ+ person is seen, valued, and free to live authentically.

Health care is a right, not a privilege. Every Missourian deserves access to affordable, high-quality care—no matter where they live, how much they earn, or their age. That’s why Kevin is committed to protecting Medicaid expansion funding, closing coverage gaps for underserved communities, and fighting to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

We must also make mental health care a priority—fully integrating it into our health care system and ending the stigma that keeps too many people from seeking help.

Our seniors have spent their lives contributing to our communities, and they deserve peace of mind when it comes to their health. Kevin will seek to expand access to home- and community-based services, and ensure older Missourians can afford the medications, treatments, and support they need to age with dignity.

Too many families have been shattered by gun violence. It’s time for bold, commonsense action to keep our communities safe.

Kevin supports comprehensive gun reform, including universal background checks and red flag laws to keep firearms out of the hands of those who pose a danger to themselves or others. Kevin also supports a ban on automatic and semi-automatic weapons. These are tools of war that have no place in our schools, neighborhoods, or places of worship. They are designed for maximum destruction—not self-defense or sport. We owe it to victims and survivors to act decisively and put public safety before the gun lobby’s profits.

As a proud graduate of Missouri public schools and the first in his family to earn a college degree, Kevin knows the power of public education to change lives. Education is the backbone of strong communities and a thriving economy, and Kevin will work to protect and expand funding for K-12 public schools and support efforts to increase access to quality early childhood education

As the spouse of a public school teacher, Kevin has seen up close how hard educators and school staff work. They deserve better pay, more respect, and relief from the personal costs of supplying their classrooms.

But education doesn’t end with a diploma. Not every student will choose a four-year college—and that’s okay. We need to invest in career pathways that prepare Missourians for the jobs of tomorrow. That includes expanding access to apprenticeships, technical training, and STEM education, so students graduate ready to succeed in a fast-changing workforce.