Eric Morrison (Missouri)

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Eric Morrison

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Christian education, Heart of American Theological Seminary

Personal

Birthplace

Kansas City, Mo.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Pastor

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Eric Morrison (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Missouri. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2024.

Morrison completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

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Morrison, one of six children, is a native of Kansas City, Missouri. He earned a bachelor's degree in Christian education and pastoral theology from Heart of American Theological Seminary. He also holds an associate degree in biblical studies from Western Baptist Bible College. Morrison has been a pastor since 2000, and is the 3rd jurisdictional bishop in the New Vision World Wide Fellowship of Churches.

Morrison and his wife, Regina, have three children and five grandchildren.

Elections

2024

See also: Missouri gubernatorial election, 2024

General election

General election for Governor of Missouri

Mike Kehoe defeated Crystal Quade, Bill Slantz, Paul Lehmann, and Theodis Brown Sr. in the general election for Governor of Missouri on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Kehoe (R)	59.1	1,750,802
		Crystal Quade (D)	38.7	1,146,173
		Bill Slantz (L)	1.4	40,908
	Submit photo	Paul Lehmann (G)	0.8	22,359
		Theodis Brown Sr. (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	24

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,960,266
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Larry Flenoid II (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Missouri

Crystal Quade defeated Mike Hamra, Eric Morrison, Sheryl Gladney, and Hollis Laster in the Democratic primary for Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Crystal Quade	50.2	190,228
		Mike Hamra	31.7	119,901
		Eric Morrison	9.8	37,084
		Sheryl Gladney	6.7	25,370
		Hollis Laster	1.6	5,990

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 378,573
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sarah Unsicker (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Missouri

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Kehoe	39.4	275,139
		Bill Eigel	32.5	227,257
		Jay Ashcroft	23.2	162,314
		Amber Thomsen	1.5	10,653
		Chris Wright	1.3	9,376
		Darrell Leon McClanahan III	0.8	5,656
	Submit photo	Robert Olson	0.4	2,985
	Submit photo	Jeremy Gundel	0.4	2,951
	Submit photo	Darren Grant	0.3	1,871

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 698,202
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Governor of Missouri

Bill Slantz advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill Slantz	100.0	2,419

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,419
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Missouri gubernatorial election, 2020

Missouri gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

Missouri gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for Governor of Missouri

The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Missouri on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Parson (R)	57.1	1,720,202
		Nicole Galloway (D)	40.7	1,225,771
		Rik Combs (L)	1.6	49,067
		Jerome H. Bauer (G)	0.6	17,234
		Theodis Brown Sr. (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	5
	Submit photo	Arnie Dienoff (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	4
	Submit photo	Martin Lindstedt (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	4

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,012,287
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Missouri

Nicole Galloway defeated Eric Morrison, Jimmie Matthews, Antoin Johnson, and Robin Van Quaethem in the Democratic primary for Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nicole Galloway	84.6	455,203
		Eric Morrison	6.0	32,403
	Submit photo	Jimmie Matthews	3.8	20,586
		Antoin Johnson	3.8	20,254
	Submit photo	Robin Van Quaethem	1.8	9,481

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 537,927
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• La'Ondrill Brown (D)
• Edward Thurman (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Missouri

Incumbent Mike Parson defeated Saundra McDowell, James Neely, and Raleigh Ritter in the Republican primary for Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Parson	74.9	511,566
		Saundra McDowell	12.4	84,412
		James Neely	8.7	59,514
		Raleigh Ritter	4.0	27,264

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 682,756
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Green primary election

Green primary for Governor of Missouri

Jerome H. Bauer advanced from the Green primary for Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerome H. Bauer	100.0	862

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 862
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Governor of Missouri

Rik Combs advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rik Combs	100.0	4,171

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,171
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2016

See also: Missouri gubernatorial election, 2016

Morrison ran as a Democrat for Governor of Missouri in 2016 and was defeated in the August 2 Democratic primary by Attorney General Chris Koster. He competed with Koster, Leonard Steinman, and Charles B. Wheeler in the August 2 Democratic primary.

Chris Koster defeated Eric Morrison, Charles B. Wheeler, and Leonard Steinman in the Missouri Democratic primary for governor.

Missouri Democratic primary for governor, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Chris Koster	78.75%	256,272
Eric Morrison	9.67%	31,474
Charles B. Wheeler	7.91%	25,756
Leonard Steinman	3.66%	11,911
Total Votes (3214 of 3214 precincts reporting)		325,413
Source: Missouri Secretary of State

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Eric Morrison completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morrison'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.

I am a husband of 35 years , the father of three children and the grandfather of five. I have over two decades of experience as a pastor and community advocate.

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?

• Quality education is very important
• Access to affordable healthcare
• Affordable and attainable housing.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education policy, healthcare policy, Economic policy, housing policy, criminal justice policy.

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

I’m look up to Congressman Emanuel Cleaver . Because he has held a place in politics for some time in an integral way, it means much to me because he also is a pastor and I know when a man has a heart of a pastor and integrity then people get to experience the love of God genuinely and will always be viewed as people and products.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Of course for me it is the Bible. Because the Bible is inexhaustible and relevant every day. I have been blessed to grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding and because of the kingdom principles that are in it, they have empowered me to empower others to live beyond their own potential’s. Is my favorite book because it doesn’t discriminate. The Bible for me is a constitution that sits upon our constitution. I thank God for His written word.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

To be the top executive in the state means to continue to ask the Lord to keep me humble. I believe that humility helps when it comes overseeing the operations of the state and communicating to other leaders to advance and pursue new and revised policies and programs.

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Campaign website

Morrison’s campaign website stated the following:

“	LIST OF ISSUES Economy The great economic divide in Missouri keeps widening as the leadership in Missouri fails to address the most basic needs of rural and urban-centered cities. It needs consistent resources. Crime rates are much higher in densely populated cities due in part to financial frustration and accessibility to illegal drugs and firearms. While there's no shortage of these things, there is a significant shortage of consumables such as fresh water, groceries, affordable housing, etc. The economy of Missouri should not be a secondary thought but a priority action item to ensure that all of Missouri is benefitting from Federal and State earmarked money for the needs of all of Missouri, not excessive living to a few Missourians. Education I believe the reinsertion of Early Childhood Development in our schools would jump-start the learning process and give a better advantage to students who struggle with comprehension and improved social skills. Likewise, increased Vocational training opportunities would give another path to those students that work better in a ‘hands-on’ environment. By instituting these 2 options, we can decrease the number of out of school suspensions. We need to keep students IN the classroom where learning takes place; the classrooms may look different, but the goal is the same; EDUCATION. Ethics The word (ETHICS) by definition refers to the moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity. With a lack of transparency in our local, state and federal governments, moral principles can become subjective and ejective to those who may oppose an idea which leads to inhumane decisions concerning the American people. Voting allows everyone of age to have an opinion on matters concerning where they reside! The issue of fair voting practices is under siege in many of our states, including Missouri. If votes count in making changes, we must counteract and make changes against VOTER SUPPRESSION ! Equality Daily it becomes more evident that the playing field is uneven in many areas of our union; economically, socially, culturally, and if we aren't careful, we will continue to perpetuate and unhealthy lifestyle that leaves so many broken and behind. There must be fairness in the E-VALUE-ATION of resources made available for all! It was once told to me that "effectiveness is not in the numbers but in the people". It is imperative to redefine and reestablish fair and expansive regulatory practices so that people can obtain valuable and sustainable resources according to their need. Environment It is imperative to strengthen the (ENVIRONMENT) in which we live. People, nature, animals, landscape, atmosphere, all make up an environment. When we neglect any one of these essential contributors, our environment perishes. In Missouri, we have neglected some areas, and the results are becoming catastrophic to its’ inhabitants. We must put a STOP to FOOD DESERTS in many of our blithed, low/no income areas, as well as keeping affordable and updated medical clinics and hospitals in our rural areas. If we don’t care for, tend to, invest in our environment, what WOULD have been a benefit to the inhabitants, can turn out to be a DETRIMENT to the inhabitants.	”
—Eric Morrison’s campaign website (2024)

2020

Eric Morrison did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Morrison's campaign website stated: " Education, equality, ethics, economic empowerment and the environment are the key components that must be dealt with in order to lay a firm foundation in the fiber of Missouri."

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