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Michele Kratky
Michele Kratky (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 4. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Kratky (Democratic Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 82. She assumed office in 2009. She left office in 2017.
Biography
Kratky's professional experience includes working as vice president of governmental affairs for the Saint Louis Association of Realtors, a court room clerk, and a legal secretary. Kratky is married with four children. She has been a volunteer with Mother's Club at St. Louis University, a volunteer with St. Raphael's Elementary School, a member of the Mayor's Lead Paint Task Force, and a member the St. Louis City Board of Adjustment.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Missouri State Senate District 4
Steve Butz, Blaine Folsom, Michele Kratky, Peter Merideth, and Gina Mitten are running in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 4 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Steve Butz (D) | ||
| Blaine Folsom (D) | ||
 | Michele Kratky (D) | |
 | Peter Merideth (D) | |
 | Gina Mitten (D) | |
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2017
The city of St. Louis, Missouri, held elections for mayor, comptroller, board of aldermen, and the St. Louis Community College in 2017. Fourteen of the 29 seats on the board were up for general election. Additionally, the Ward 16 seat held by Donna Baringer (D) was up for special election, following her successful election to the state house of representatives in 2016. Partisan primary elections took place on March 7, 2017. The general election between the primary winners took place on April 4, 2017.[2] Thomas Oldenburg defeated Michele Kratky in the Democratic primary election for Ward 16 of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen.[3]
| St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 16 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Thomas Oldenburg |
55.78% | 1,820 |
| Michele Kratky | 44.22% | 1,443 |
| Total Votes | 3,263 | |
| Source: St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, "March 7, 2017 Primary Municipal Election -- March 7th, 2017 Final Official Results," March 13, 2017 | ||
2014
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Incumbent Michele Kratky was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jake Koehr was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kratky faced Koehr in the general election.[4][5] Incumbent Kratky defeated Koehr in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Michele Kratky Incumbent |
72.3% | 6,204 | |
| Republican | Jake Koehr | 27.7% | 2,375 | |
| Total Votes | 8,579 | |||
2012
Kratky won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 82. Kratky ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Edward Harlow (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Michele Kratky Incumbent |
73.5% | 12,631 | |
| Republican | Edward Harlow | 26.5% | 4,560 | |
| Total Votes | 17,191 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Kratky won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Michele Kratky ran unopposed for District 65 of the Missouri House of Representatives.[9]
Michele Kratky raised $76,848 for her campaign.[10]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 65 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michele Kratky (D) | 14,429 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kratky served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering |
| • Joint Committee on Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment |
| • Joint Committee on the Life Sciences |
| • Administration and Accounts |
| • Professional Registration and Licensing |
| • Economic Development and Business Attraction and Retention |
| • Trade and Tourism |
| • Joint Committee on Solid Waste Management District Operations |
| • Commerce |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kratky served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Administration and Accounts |
| • Economic Development |
| • Professional Registration and Licensing |
| • Tourism and Natural Resources |
| • Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kratky served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations - Transportation and Economic Development |
| • Economic Development |
| • Professional Registration and Licensing |
| • Tourism and Natural Resources |
| • Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kratky served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Real ID and Personal Privacy |
| • Job Creation and Economic Development |
| • Tourism |
Sponsored legislation
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2017
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kratky
- ↑ St. Louis, Missouri, "Primary Municipal Election," accessed November 16, 2016
- ↑ City of St. Louis, "Final Unofficial List of Candidates as of 5:00 PM 1-6-2017," January 6, 2017
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results-State of Missouri-General-November 4, 2014: Unofficial Results," November 8, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Kratky's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 82 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Donna Baringer (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 65 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Anne Zerr (R) |
