Ayanna Shivers
Ayanna Shivers (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 18. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Shivers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ayanna Shivers earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma in 1990, an M.Ed in Counseling Education from the Citidel in 2001, a Ph.D in education from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2008, and a master's degree in theology from Liberty University in 2015. She has experience working as a school counselor and has been affiliated with the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 18
Incumbent Cindy O'Laughlin defeated Ayanna Shivers in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 18 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cindy O'Laughlin (R) | 75.8 | 42,989 |
 | Ayanna Shivers (D)  | 24.2 | 13,739 | |
| Total votes: 56,728 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 18
Ayanna Shivers advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 18 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ayanna Shivers | 100.0 | 3,850 |
| Total votes: 3,850 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 18
Incumbent Cindy O'Laughlin advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 18 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cindy O'Laughlin | 100.0 | 19,720 |
| Total votes: 19,720 | |||
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2018
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2018
General election
Incumbent Jeanie Riddle defeated Ayanna Shivers in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 10
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeanie Riddle (R) | 70.3 | 48,322 |
| Ayanna Shivers (D) | 29.7 | 20,412 | |
| Total votes: 68,734 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ayanna Shivers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shivers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I support public education and educators! I believe public education is the cornerstone of our democracy and we need to insure that a quality education is available to all.
- Health care is a fundamental right and should be accessible and affordable, Rural health care and hospitals must become a priority of the state.
- I believe in local control for our local governmental entities We the people, through our local government should be able to institute policies that directly impact our communities.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Ayanna Shivers participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 22, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Ayanna Shivers's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1. Accessible, quality and affordable healthcare to all 2. Education |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am extremely passionate about education because I am an educator. I am also passionate about ensuring that the rights of all people are protected; the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is fundamental to who we are as a nation and it must be upheld. Unfortunately, there are people who believe this applies only to people who have your same beliefs. As a pastor, I realize I must respect all people equally. It is my duty to love and to live by an example. It is everyone's right to choose if they follow or not.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Ayanna Shivers answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | I look up to my parents. I have always admired my dad's ability to stand-up for his beliefs; to put others first; and to treat people with respect. I look up to my mother, because she exemplifies poise and grace.[4] | ” |
| “ | The top characteristics/ principles that a public official should have, in this order are:
1. A servant's heart 2. To treat everyone fairly and with respect 3. Active listening 4. Courage to stand-up for what is right and in the best interest of his/her constituents instead of bowing to companies, PAC or parties that have invested in their campaign.[4] |
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| “ | 1. As an educator, pastor and city council person, I have made serving others my priority.
2. In my various roles I have had the opportunity to work with diverse groups or people and I have taught others how to respect people from various backgrounds. 3. As a school counselor and a pastor I have developed active listening skills. 4. Even when I was in elementary school, my dad encouraged me to advocate for myself and to not be afraid of standing up for my beliefs. He did not support me being disrespectful, but he taught me to be proud of who I am, and to realize it is a duty to be strong--especially when your actions can help others.[4] |
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| “ | The core responsibilities for someone elected to be a Missouri State Senator are:
1. Understanding you represent all of the constituents of your district and that it is your duty to serve them 2. Communicating with the counties and municipalities in your district 3. Being accessible and present 4. Sponsoring and supporting legislation that benefits the state and the district 5. Collaborating with other legislators and working with them to pass legislation that is mutually beneficial for rural and urban districts.[4] |
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| “ | The legacy that I would like to leave is that I demonstrated the love of Christ, by being a servant that showed love and compassion to all.[4] | ” |
| “ | Jimmy Carter running for office. I was about 5 years old.[4] | ” |
| “ | Christmas, because it is the time I celebrate the birth of Christ; and it a special time to spend with family.[4] | ” |
| “ | Corrigadora by Gayl Jones because it emphasizes the power of the narrative and how it can impact the future; and ingrain certain beliefs.[4] | ” |
| “ | I think it is beneficial. Personally, I have learned a lot about public policy and what needs to be considered when passing legislation by serving on the city council.[4] | ” |
| “ | When I talk with constituents, they tend to be most concerned about healthcare.[4] | ” |
| “ | One of checks and balances.[4] | ” |
| “ | I believe in any environment it is important to build positive, working relationships with the people that surround you. This does not mean that you have to hang-out together and become best friends, but you need to know enough about each other to build the trust that is necessary for people to collaborate. That is the only way that Missouri will be able to live up to its motto: "Salus populi suprema lex esto" (The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law).[4] | ” |
| “ | Education
Appropriations Health and Pensions Seniors, Family and Children[4] |
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| “ | Yes, a senior citizen in my district shared about a gentlemen that she and another lady would allow to work to earn money for his health care. When she told me the story she was shaking and so upset. I could almost feel her pain. She shared that the gentleman was given the run-around on receiving medicaid. He was not trying to be a burden on anyone but he needed help to pay his medical bills and get treatment for his condition. After being sent to several doctors in multiple locations he was finally approved. After being approved, he died a day or so later. Our health care system has to be improved![4] | ” |
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
To help create an environment in the state legislator that looks beyond politics and focuses on meeting the needs of constituents. Legislators from all parties need to collaborate. I chose to run for office to ensure that "We the people have a voice.[4] |
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| —Ayanna Shivers[1] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 22, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Ayanna Shivers's responses," August 22, 2018
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
