Michael Sinclair

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Michael Sinclair

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Graduate

Eastern Illinois University, 2022

Personal

Religion

Christian: Methodist

Profession

Program manager

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Michael Sinclair (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 2. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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

Biography

Michael Sinclair earned a graduate degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2002. His career experience includes working as a program and project manager with CitiGroup and MasterCard.

Elections

2022

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 2

Nick Schroer defeated Michael Sinclair in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nick Schroer (R)	63.0	42,568
		Michael Sinclair (D)	37.0	24,998

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 67,566
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 2

Michael Sinclair advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 2 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Sinclair	100.0	8,561

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,561
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 2

Nick Schroer defeated John Wiemann in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 2 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nick Schroer	57.6	12,047
		John Wiemann	42.4	8,868

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,915
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Michael Sinclair completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sinclair'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.

My name is Michael Sinclair. I have lived in O'Fallon, Missouri for 20 years. I moved to O'Fallon after completing my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Eastern Illinois University. I am a Project/Program Manager and I am also a small business owner in O'Fallon, MO. I own a Real Estate company called Grace Real Estates LLC. I am blessed with a spouse and .two children.

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?

• Positive Politics
• Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities for All
• Accountability

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities for All

Common sense Gun Reform laws

Restructure the Healthcare system

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

Represent the entire constituency and not just a section of the population.

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

I have been a project manager and program manager for about 25 years and have worked with multiple multinational organizations. I have the skill set to address the needs and concerns off my constituency in a appropriate manner.

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

Accountability

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Project Manager

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Bridging the divide and getting back to helping all Missourians, not just a single group

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It it beneficial to build relationships with other legislators on both sides of the aisel.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Have you heard the joke about a lion and a elephant in the Amazon forest.............. Me neither.

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

Compromise is often a good way to find common ground as long as no one loses authenticity

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Note: Sinclair submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on June 14, 2022.

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April 29 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have been living in O'Fallon, Missouri for about 25 years. I moved to O'Fallon after completing my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Eastern Illinois University, in Charleston, IL. I currently work as a Program Manager. I am also a small business owner in O'Fallon, MO. I own a Real Estate company called Grace Real Estates LLC. I am blessed with a spouse and 2 boys. Both my boys are students of Liberty High School (Wentzville School District) and are engaged in Soccer and Track and field. I am a Christian by faith. I love living in Missouri and raising a family here. I want to run for Missouri State Senate so that I can give back to the community that has given my family and I a lot.

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?

• Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities for ALL. No exceptions.
• Holding elect officials Accountable for their words and actions
• Finding common ground with opposing parties

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities for ALL

A Healthy Balance between generating Revenue and Improving the Quality of Life
Holding elected Representatives Accountable for their actions
Addressing and resolving small issues before they become big
Affordable Health care for ALL
Defending Workers Rights
Job Creation for ALL skill sets
Improving relations between Police and Public
Finding common ground with opposing parties

Focus on a Governance based on Grace, Love and Compassion

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Note: Sinclair submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 29, 2022.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Missouri State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Tony Luetkemeyer

Minority Leader:Doug Beck

Senators

District 1

Doug Beck (D)

District 2

Nick Schroer (R)

District 3

Mike Henderson (R)

District 4

Karla May (D)

District 5

Steve Roberts (D)

District 6

Mike Bernskoetter (R)

District 7

Patty Lewis (D)

District 8

Mike Cierpiot (R)

District 9

Barbara Washington (D)

District 10

Travis Fitzwater (R)

District 11

Joe Nicola (R)

District 12

Rusty Black (R)

District 13

Angela Mosley (D)

District 14

Brian Williams (D)

District 15

David Gregory (R)

District 16

Justin Brown (R)

District 17

Maggie Nurrenbern (D)

District 18

Cindy O'Laughlin (R)

District 19

Stephen Webber (D)

District 20

Curtis Trent (R)

District 21

Kurtis Gregory (R)

District 22

Mary Coleman (R)

District 23

Adam Schnelting (R)

District 24

Tracy McCreery (D)

District 25

Jason Bean (R)

District 26

Ben Brown (R)

District 27

Jamie Burger (R)

District 28

Sandy Crawford (R)

District 29

Mike Moon (R)

District 30

Lincoln Hough (R)

District 31

Rick Brattin (R)

District 32

Jill Carter (R)

District 33

Brad Hudson (R)

District 34

Tony Luetkemeyer (R)

Republican Party (24)

Democratic Party (10)