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Michela Skelton
Michela Skelton (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 50. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Skelton announced that she would seek election to District 19 of the Missouri State Senate in 2020. She withdrew her candidacy on December 27, 2019.[1]
Biography
Skelton earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2006, her master's degree in public administration and policy analysis from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2008, and her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in 2013. Her professional experience includes working in early childhood education, in the legal field from 2010 to 2016, and in customer service from 2001 to 2010.[2]
Elections
2018
General election
Incumbent Sara Walsh defeated Michela Skelton in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 50 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 50
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sara Walsh (R) | 58.9 | 11,721 |
 | Michela Skelton (D) | 41.1 | 8,172 | |
| Total votes: 19,893 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Michela Skelton advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 50 on August 7, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 50
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michela Skelton | 100.0 | 3,636 |
| Total votes: 3,636 | |||
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Republican primary election
Incumbent Sara Walsh advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 50 on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 50
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sara Walsh | 100.0 | 5,217 |
| Total votes: 5,217 | |||
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2017
A special election for the position of Missouri House of Representatives District 50 was called for August 8, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 23, 2017.[3]
The seat became vacant following Caleb Jones' (R) resignation to become deputy chief of staff to Gov. Eric Greitens (R).[3]
Republican Sara Walsh defeated Democrat Michela Skelton in the special election.[4][5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 50, Special Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sara Walsh |
52.1% | 3,741 | |
| Democratic | Michela Skelton | 47.9% | 3,439 | |
| Total Votes | 7,180 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Endorsements
In 2017, Skelton's endorsements included the following:[6]
- State Auditor Nicole Galloway
- Sen. Scott Sifton (District 1)
- Rep. Gail McCann Beatty (District 26)
- Rep. Kip Kendrick (District 45)
- Rep. Martha Stevens (District 46)
- Rep. Peter Meredith (District 80)
- Rep. Crystal Quade (District 132)
- Hon. Judy Baker
- Hon. Nancy Copenhaver
- Hon. Chuck Graham
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Service and hard work have been a part of my identity since I was a child. My parents met when they were both serving in the Air Force. Their work ethic and commitment to family and community helped push me forward. I began my own working life at 15 as a page at the local library, and continued working through getting my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s degree in Public Administration and Policy Analysis from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. After working in both the private sector and the federal government, I went back to school again, this time for a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. While in school, I interned at a nonprofit fighting against housing discrimination. I worked with broken families and hurting children as a guardian ad litem. I made time to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters so I could make a difference in the life of at least one child. Working for the non-partisan Senate research office I found what felt like the perfect fit my passion for public service. I drafted dozens of bills for senators on both sides of the political aisle. I gained invaluable legislative experience and got a firsthand look at what it takes to get a bill from concept through committees and floor debate and on to the Governor’s desk. But I also saw just how broken the system can be, how the deck is stacked against working families and everyday Missourians. Working for the Senate opened my eyes to the true level of dysfunction in our state government. The needs and desires of lobbyists, big-money donors and out-of-state special interests almost always won out at the expense of citizens and local communities. I want to serve as the representative of the 50th House District because I believe everyone should have a chance to get ahead. But right now millionaires, billionaires and big business are buying our government. I want to be the voice for everyone who is working hard and facing unending obstacles and those altogether left behind by our corrupted system.[7] |
” |
| —Michela Skelton[8] | ||
2017
Skelton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Workers’ Rights
Strengthening Our Families
Quality Education
Investing in Rural Communities
|
” |
| —Michela Skelton[9] | ||
See also
- Missouri House of Representatives
- Missouri House of Representatives District 50
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2017
- Missouri State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Missouri House of Representatives
- Official campaign website
- Michela Skelton on Facebook
- Michela Skelton on Twitter
- Missouri Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ Columbia Daily Tribune, "Skelton withdraws from state Senate race," December 28, 2019
- ↑ Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on March 21, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 ABC News 17, "Democrats choose nominee for Statehouse special election," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Candidate filing, special election August 8, 2017," accessed March 30, 2017
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Special - Legislative District 50 - August 8, 2017," accessed August 8, 2017
- ↑ Michela Skelton, "Endorsements," accessed May 5, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on October 17, 2018
- ↑ Michela Skelton, "Issues," accessed May 5, 2017
