Amanda Taylor
Amanda Taylor (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 103. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Amanda Taylor was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Taylor earned a graduate degree from the University of Alabama in 2001.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 103
Incumbent Dave Hinman defeated Amanda Taylor in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 103 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dave Hinman (R) | 56.9 | 10,286 |
 | Amanda Taylor (D)  | 43.1 | 7,776 | |
| Total votes: 18,062 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 103
Amanda Taylor defeated Lizz Callahan and Angelica Earl in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 103 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Taylor | 53.8 | 1,007 |
 | Lizz Callahan | 41.6 | 778 | |
 | Angelica Earl | 4.6 | 87 | |
| Total votes: 1,872 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 103
Incumbent Dave Hinman advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 103 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave Hinman | 100.0 | 2,945 |
| Total votes: 2,945 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Taylor in this election.
Pledges
Taylor signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Amanda Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Taylor's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Educating & Protecting Our Children For A Better America
- Keeping Government Out Of Our Healthcare Decisions
- Standing With Unions & Fighting For Workers Rights
Accountability: Officials should be accountable for their decisions and actions, taking responsibility for their mistakes and working to rectify them. They should be open to scrutiny and feedback from the public and other branches of government.
Leadership: Effective leadership involves inspiring trust, setting clear goals, and working collaboratively with others to achieve positive outcomes. Elected officials should be able to make tough decisions, communicate effectively, and mobilize people towards common objectives.
Commitment to Public Service: Elected officials should prioritize the interests and needs of their constituents above partisan politics or personal agendas. They should actively engage with the community, listen to diverse perspectives, and work towards inclusive policies that benefit everyone.
Knowledge and Competence: Officials should have a solid understanding of policy issues, governance processes, and the laws they are responsible for upholding. Continuous learning, staying informed, and seeking expert advice are important aspects of effective governance.
Empathy and Compassion: Elected officials should demonstrate empathy towards the challenges faced by their constituents, showing compassion and working to address issues that affect people's well-being and quality of life.
Respect for Rule of Law: Upholding the rule of law is essential for a functioning democracy. Elected officials should respect legal norms, adhere to constitutional principles, and ensure that justice is applied fairly and impartially.
Because they wanted to raise the level of discussion!
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 17, 2024
