JONATHAN RUSSELL FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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Issues

1. Defend Conservative Values: Faith, Family, and Freedom
I’m proudly pro-life and will always stand up for the unborn. I will defend the Second Amendment
and oppose any effort to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners. I believe in the importance
of religious freedom and will protect the right of Missourians to live out their faith without
interference. I will fight against radical ideologies that threaten our values and work to preserve
the conservative principles that make Missouri strong.


2. Cut Taxes and Grow the Economy
Hardworking families and small businesses are the heart of our community. I will work to cut taxes,
eliminate red tape, and stop government overreach. We need to keep Missouri a low-tax,
pro-growth state that supports job creators and rewards work—not bureaucracy.

3. Expand School Choice and Support Strong Public Schools
Every child deserves access to a quality education that fits their needs. I support school choice--
including charter schools, homeschooling, and education savings accounts—so parents can
choose the best path for their child. At the same time, I support strong, accountable public schools
and will work to ensure they are focused on academic excellence, not radical liberal ideologies. I’ll
fight to return control to parents and local communities and ensure every education dollar is spent
wisely and with excellent results.

4. Support Law Enforcement and Public Safety
I will back the blue and ensure our sheriffs and first responders have the resources and respect
they deserve. I will stand firmly against soft-on-crime policies that put criminals ahead of victims
and work to keep our communities safe and our justice system strong.

5. Protect Election Integrity
We must ensure our elections are fair, secure, and transparent. I support voter ID laws, secure
ballot procedures, and strong verification systems to protect the integrity of every vote.
Missourians deserve confidence that their elections are safe from fraud and manipulation.

6. Demand Accountability and Transparency in Jefferson City
Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and that their government is working
for them—not for special interests. I will push for greater transparency, responsible budgeting,
and real oversight of state agencies. I’ll support audits, oppose wasteful spending, and hold our
government to the same standards that Missouri families live by every day.

7. Demand Value from Missouri's Public Universities
Missouri families invest thousands of dollars and years of their lives earning college degrees, and they deserve to know that investment will pay off. Too many public university programs graduate only a handful of students per year while producing credentials that leave graduates earning less than a Missouri high school graduate. That is not a fair deal for students, and it is not a responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

8. Protecting Property Rights and Supporting Missouri Farmers
Private property rights are one of our most fundamental freedoms. I support eminent domain reform that protects Missouri landowners, farmers, and rural communities from government overreach and abuse by private corporations. I support efforts to strengthen transparency, improve notice requirements, ensure fair compensation, and raise the standards required before private property can be taken. As your State Representative, I will stand firmly for the rights of Missouri families to keep and protect their land.

Paid for by Committee to Elect Jonathan Russell, Victoria Myers-Ales, CPA, treasurer
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