Stephanos Freeman

Stephanos Freeman (Republican Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 132. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Stephanos Freeman was born in Springfield, Missouri. Freeman has been affiliated with the NRA, Greene County Pachyderms, Republican Party, TeamReach, FACL, and Greene County MRA.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Jeremy Dean defeated Stephanos Freeman in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 132 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jeremy Dean (D)	51.6	5,450
	Stephanos Freeman (R)	48.4	5,109

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,559
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Jeremy Dean advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeremy Dean	100.0	1,210

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,210
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Stephanos Freeman defeated Bernadean McAfee in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephanos Freeman	59.5	752
	Submit photo	Bernadean McAfee	40.5	512

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,264
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Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Incumbent Crystal Quade defeated Stephanos Freeman in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 132 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Crystal Quade (D)	56.4	3,978
	Stephanos Freeman (R)	43.6	3,075

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,053
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Larry Flenoid II (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Incumbent Crystal Quade advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Crystal Quade	100.0	1,161

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,161
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Stephanos Freeman advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephanos Freeman	100.0	1,470

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,470
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Swayne Benson Loftis (R)

2020

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 131

Bill Owen defeated Allison Schoolcraft in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 131 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill Owen (R)	65.7	10,827
	Submit photo	Allison Schoolcraft (D)	34.3	5,642

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,469
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 131

Allison Schoolcraft advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 131 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Allison Schoolcraft	100.0	1,567

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,567
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 131

Bill Owen defeated Stephanos Freeman in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 131 on August 4, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Bill Owen	85.8	3,088
	Stephanos Freeman	14.2	509

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,597
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Stephanos Freeman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Freeman'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 was born in Springfield, graduated at Willard HS and got my BS in Sociology at SMSU. I worked with those with disabilities at Pathways. I then worked with students at Springfield Public Schools as I received my Certification in The Social Sciences 9-12. Unfortunately, this occurred during a multiple state budget crunch so I got a job at a local warehouse. I became a proud father and focused on raising my daughter as I worked as a meat packer and dealt with personal health issues. As my health recovered, I noticed the rapid increase in propaganda in the media. I realized no one spoke from the common man only to him. So I got up and spoke.

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?

We need more transparency in government.
We need the State to fight for us.
We need to understand our opponents.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Without Transparency why do we bother? We need an easy website to see what laws are passed by clicking an issue, see who voted for and against with a click, and who supports their campaigns also a click. If we want people to be involved we need to make it easier for them to find out what is going on.

ESG, the Digital Dollar, and insider-trading in Congress should all be fought on the state level. Ban Congressional Members from office eligibility if trading on insider knowledge.
Ban the use of ESG scores.
Make alternative trade agreements with other States to protect against the Digital Dollar.

Prevent propaganda in the schools by refusing to fund Publishers of this curriculum in schools

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

They need to have vision- see how law will work in real life, how will it work well, what are the problems it causes or ignores,

They need to understand that government created harm is worse than government neglect, not everything needs to be legislated.
They need to respect our Constitution and “Tradition” because they work, small changes can have big results.

They need to be able to work with or call out each other to get things done.

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

I understand the opposition’s leadership- their terms, assumptions, goals and strategy.

I understand that they are not a United organization.
I can apply historical trends to modern policy making.
I have always poked holes in the ideas and policies of experts and decision makers.
I am not a Yes-Man.

I have the wisdom to know my abilities are limited and I must continue to learn.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to live a legacy of more meaningful public involvement. Modern technology and society separates us from who and what we’re meant to be. It keeps us from learning about each other on a personal level.
People are imprisoned only by their minds. No you can’t do anything or everything but if you see clearly enough you will ask yourself the right questions (What can I do?) and excel in that. There’s so much noise and confusion. If we can get past people trying to sell you on who are, then it would be so much easier for young people to learn it. It is not that complicated but it is a process.

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

I remember the OPEC embargo and the Carter election over Ford but the more important memory was of the Reagan assassination attempt because I was in Washington DC shortly after I turned 9. We couldn’t go to the White House because of it; so it felt so real. It probably helps that I saw a lot of history there as well. I went into the Capital building itself, saw firsthand historical and prehistorical objects in the Smithsonian. I suggest everyone bring their kids to see these statues, buildings, and pieces of art. It makes it seem so real; it makes it relatable. You are literally where it happened with things that were there. It definitely made an impact.

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

I am a single father and everyone knows parenting isn’t easy but it really epitomizes a larger issue, I see things may happen or go badly but have to relax have faith it will work out. Often, those of us who seem cold pick up on issues or signs but have to ignore them to go on productively with others. Then, of course. when things turn badly it is “why didn’t you say anything”. And if you did then you are judgmental. When should we say what’s on our minds? My answer in the political sphere was to go public!

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

The greatest challenge for us all is technology. How do we learn what is real when there are so many experts in deception? Beyond regular propaganda and hidden legislative methods there’s a real threat of “Deep Fakes”. Technology can make it look like you did and said something you didn’t. Then everyone jumps on the bandwagon and you’re name is mud.

People are on a screen at school, work, and entertainment. Complicated algorithms could turn your screen time into a Skinner Box, thus shaping your view of the world and how your children develop. It also effects children’s views on what is “real”.

How do we protect from this and also protect free speech and expression? Who gets to decide? How do we keep them in line (the protectors)?

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

Sure, it allows you to work with and understand the systems and modalities of the bureaucracy. It also can be part of the problem. Often an “Expert” goes unchallenged; it’s assumed they know best. Usually it is the case but often the baseline assumptions are incorrect, outmoded, or inappropriate for the problem. Knowledge and power does not equal the right or responsibility to act- that is comic book thinking. Often one requires the wisdom to not act, to allow the situation to resolve itself in due course. Unfortunately, people have to have it all right now and when they receive the natural consequences of their actions, they expect to get rescued.

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

We are not a dictatorship. While compromise is necessary, it should not be an excuse to tag on unrelated policies with it. For people to trust their government we need keep legislation on topic ie no bridges in St Louis for gun laws. It should be more in the line of getting a Gun Safety program in Schools in exchange for increased funding of other education program.

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2020

Stephanos Freeman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Stephanos Freeman campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Missouri House of Representatives District 132	Lost general	$8,506	$7,418
2022	Missouri House of Representatives District 132	Lost general	$6,659	$5,954
2020	Missouri House of Representatives District 131	Lost primary	$1,157	N/A**
Grand total			$16,321	$13,372
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Speaker of the House:Jon Patterson

Minority Leader:Ashley Aune

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Mazzie Christensen (R)

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Danny Busick (R)

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Greg Sharpe (R)

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Louis Riggs (R)

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Ed Lewis (R)

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Peggy McGaugh (R)

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Dean VanSchoiack (R)

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Bill Falkner (R)

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Brenda Shields (R)

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Mike Jones (R)

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Sean Pouche (R)

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Ashley Aune (D)

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Kenneth Jamison (D)

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Chris Brown (R)

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Bill Allen (R)

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Eric Woods (D)

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Wick Thomas (D)

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Mike Steinmeyer (R)

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Will Jobe (D)

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Yolanda Young (D)

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Michael Johnson (D)

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Emily Weber (D)

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Patricia Mansur (D)

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Tiffany Price (D)

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Melissa Douglas (D)

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Donna Barnes (D)

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Aaron Crossley (D)

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Jon Patterson (R)

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Ron Fowler (R)

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Jeff Coleman (R)

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Carolyn Caton (R)

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Kemp Strickler (D)

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Keri Ingle (D)

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Anthony Ealy (D)

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Mark Sharp (D)

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Martin Jacobs (D)

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Mark Meirath (R)

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Chad Perkins (R)

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Doyle Justus (R)

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Jeff Myers (R)

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Kent Haden (R)

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John Martin (R)

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Mary Steinhoff (D)

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David Smith (D)

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Adrian Plank (D)

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Tim Taylor (R)

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Gregg Bush (D)

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Dale Wright (R)

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Stephanos Freeman

Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 132

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 131

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 131

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 131

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

2022

2020

Campaign finance summary

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