Clarence Taylor

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Clarence Taylor

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 2, 2022

Personal

Birthplace

Los Angeles, Calif.

Religion

Christian

Clarence Taylor (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Missouri. Taylor lost in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2022.

Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Clarence Taylor was born in Los Angeles, California.

Elections

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Missouri, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Missouri

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Missouri on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Schmitt (R)	55.4	1,146,966
		Trudy Busch Valentine (D)	42.2	872,694
		Jonathan Dine (L)	1.7	34,821
		Paul Venable (Constitution Party)	0.7	14,608
	Submit photo	Nathan Mooney (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	14
	Submit photo	Steve Price (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	9
		Rik Combs (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	6
		Gina Bufe (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	5
		Theodis Brown Sr. (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	4
	Submit photo	David Kirk (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	3
	Submit photo	Martin Lindstedt (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,069,130
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nicholas Strauss (Independent)
• Ronald Deets (Independent)
• John Wood (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Missouri

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Missouri on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Trudy Busch Valentine	43.2	158,957
		Lucas Kunce	38.3	141,203
		Spencer Toder	4.7	17,465
		Carla Wright	3.9	14,438
		Gena Ross	2.4	8,749
		Jewel Kelly, Jr.	1.8	6,464
		Lewis Rolen	1.4	5,247
		Pat Kelly	1.4	5,002
		Ronald William Harris	1.1	4,074
		Joshua Shipp	0.9	3,334
		Clarence Taylor	0.9	3,322

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 368,255
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Timothy Shepard (D)
• Scott Sifton (D)
• Ronald Deets (D)
• MD Rabbi Alam (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Missouri

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Missouri on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Schmitt	45.6	299,282
		Vicky Hartzler	22.1	144,903
		Eric Greitens	18.9	124,155
		Billy Long	5.0	32,603
		Mark McCloskey	3.0	19,540
		Dave Schatz	1.1	7,509
	Submit photo	Patrick Lewis	0.9	6,085
		Curtis D. Vaughn	0.5	3,451
	Submit photo	Eric McElroy	0.4	2,805
	Submit photo	Robert Allen	0.3	2,111
		C.W. Gardner	0.3	2,044
	Submit photo	Dave Sims	0.3	1,949
		Bernie Mowinski	0.2	1,602
	Submit photo	Deshon Porter	0.2	1,574
		Darrell Leon McClanahan III	0.2	1,139
	Submit photo	Rickey Joiner	0.2	1,084
	Submit photo	Robert Olson	0.2	1,081
	Submit photo	Dennis Lee Chilton	0.1	755
		Russel Pealer Breyfogle Jr	0.1	685
	Submit photo	Kevin Schepers	0.1	681
	Submit photo	Hartford Tunnell	0.1	637

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 655,675
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Brinkmann (R)
• Dan McQueen (R)
• Ronald Deets (R)
• Rik Combs (R)

Constitution primary election

Constitution primary for U.S. Senate Missouri

Paul Venable advanced from the Constitution primary for U.S. Senate Missouri on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Venable	100.0	792

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 792
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Missouri

Jonathan Dine advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Missouri on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jonathan Dine	100.0	2,973

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,973
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Clarence Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. 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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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Clay was raised to put God first and opposed society's evil. He devoted his life to the righteousness and happiness of others. Clay was registered as a savant in 1969, graduated at the top of his Marine Corps Infantry Class, and served in the Reagan Administration.

Following his move to St. Louis in 1989, Clay served as Chair of the Missouri Association of Community Colleges and the American Association of Community Colleges. While lobbying in Washington DC (1990), Clay met with the Senior Democrat in Congress, Congressman Gus Hawkins. The Congressman read Clay's white paper, "Reaganism and the Rise of the Confederate Ideal." Clay was hired by Congressman Gus Hawkins on the spot to work on Title IV and VII. Clay is also the founder of the Federation of Christ Jesus Transitional Home for Men (2017).

What is the truth? Missouri's 160-year regression in law has set the stage for the end of American democracy. Missourians must reestablish the four pillars of American freedom in their lives or American life will become feudal. Clay Taylor was married to the "Beautiful One," Mary Ngozi Okeke Taylor, and is now a widower and the proud parent of Aliah Kai.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I support a woman's right to choose and you should too. Free will is a gift from God.
• My goal, as your Senator, is to make Missouri the most employee-friendly state in the nation.
• "You cannot make a city safe by policing it. You can only make a city safe by securing it."

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Policing

Employment
Minimum Wage
Abortion Rights
Voting
Education
Civil Rights

Constitutional Issues

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

John Brown, Fredrick Douglass, Gus Hawkins, Dr. William Bill Harrison, Ankhenaton, Christ Jesus

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

No. Just ask me.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and the ability to leverage the law to provide your constituents with what they need and what they want.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Nothing ever stops me.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To protect the people from corporate greed and lawlessness

What legacy would you like to leave?

I always put others first.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Moon Landing. I was four years old.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Let's Bring George and Lenny Back? (Mice and Men)

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

You don't have to be a star (to be in my show) Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Being able to see my kid... It's my greatest pain... Her mother is a probation officer and would not comply with the court order. I could not get the police to enforce the court order or the judge to enforce it...

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Salt-Of-The-Earth Americans' ability to look in the mirror and take responsibility for voting for Republican policies that have undermined America's position as the dominant economic power in the world, such as outsourcing and smaller government. We are our own worst enemies.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

There Great!

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The Senate decides the direction of the country.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

A soft no... but let me tell those who don't have DC experience what it's like... "When I say DC, I mean the circle: The Pentagon, The White House, The Senate, and The Congress. DC is like one big farm full of wild animals pretending to be domesticated, and if you turn your back on friend or foe, you will get your throat cut... That's how DC works.

What do you think of the filibuster?

It has to go.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

Their ability to complete their platform.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Their record

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

When it comes to the Senate, relationships are not the issue. Strategy is...

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Sometimes

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Footnotes

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Missouri's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Josh Hawley (R)

Eric Schmitt (R)

Representatives

District 1

Wesley Bell (D)

District 2

Ann Wagner (R)

District 3

Bob Onder (R)

District 4

Mark Alford (R)

District 5

Emanuel Cleaver (D)

District 6

Sam Graves (R)

District 7

Eric Burlison (R)

District 8

Jason Smith (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (2)