Two St. Joseph women hoping to represent the state in different offices
By Jenna Wilson
Two St. Joseph residents who are running for higher offices are showcasing their skills ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election as they look to represent the state of Missouri.
St. Joseph resident and Democrat Pam May is running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 6th Congressional District in Missouri, encompassing 39 counties across northern Missouri.
This is her first campaign running for any office, but she said she believes her experiences as a legal secretary and volunteering guided by her values of conscientiousness, trustworthiness and inclusion portray her readiness to be a United States representative.
May is running in hopes to see more women seated at the political table, to see change in the political discourse and for a change of representation in Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, a position filled by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., since 2001.
“I think we need a fresh voice and a fresh perspective in Washington, D.C.,” said May. “I think we need a representative who’s connected and in touch with people in the district. I want to be a representative whose heart is in serving the people in the district and one whose focus is on the common good.”
According to May, who has concern with the current standard of care for women in Missouri, restoring reproductive health care freedom for women is one key aspect of the common good.
“When talking to a local doctor about reproductive health care in Missouri, he told me, ‘The current standard of care has been set by the Legislature,’” May said. “Well, the legislature is made up of people who the majority aren’t doctors, majority of whom are men and they have no way to know each individual and circumstance.”
As representative for the state’s 6th Congressional district, May plans to illustrate integrity and respect for all representatives despite their political party.
“Everyone needs to be willing to work together, talk to each other and listen,” May said. “so I would encourage everybody to study the candidates and the issues, and I would just encourage everyone to vote.”
Also a resident of St. Joseph, Republican Tina Goodrick is seeking a position as state treasurer.
Goodrick is the founder of Northwest Missouri Conservatives Political Action Committee, which helped with efforts to pass Constitutional Amendment 3, or “Cleaner Missouri” in the state.
News-Press NOW was unable to connect with Goodrick for an interview ahead of the primary election but she has stated as state treasurer, she plans to defund “woke companies that support far-left, neo-Marxist ideologies” including critical race theory; diversity, equity and inclusion; and environmental, social and governance, according to her campaign website.
In addition, Goodrick also plans to ensure the office will be more efficient with taxpayers’ money and make more investments to maximize returns.
For more insight on candidate May, visit her website at https://www.pammay4congress.com/.
For more insight on candidate Goodrick, visit her website at http://tinafortreasurer.com/.
The Missouri primary election is Tuesday, Aug 6. This election narrows down the candidates to determine who will appear as each party’s nominee in November’s general election.
