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Renita Green
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 6, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

Saint Louis University

Graduate

Payne Theological Seminary

Personal
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Renita Green (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 147. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Green completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

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Green earned a bachelor's degree in organization studies from Saint Louis University in 2001 and a master's of divinity from Payne Theological Seminary in 2014. Green's professional experience includes working as a pastor and in apartment marketing, leasing, and management. Green has served as the vice president and political action chair for the SEMO branch of the NAACP and is a member of the Social Work Advisory Board at Southeast Missouri State University.[1]

Elections

2018

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

Incumbent Kathy Swan defeated Renita Green in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 147 on November 6, 2018.

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 147

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kathy Swan
Kathy Swan (R)
 
64.8
 
8,616
Image of Renita Green
Renita Green (D) Candidate Connection
 
35.2
 
4,685

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,301
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Democratic primary election

Renita Green advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 147 on August 7, 2018.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 147

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Renita Green
Renita Green Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,583

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,583
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Republican primary election

Incumbent Kathy Swan advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 147 on August 7, 2018.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 147

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kathy Swan
Kathy Swan
 
100.0
 
3,801

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,801
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Renita Green participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 13, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Renita Green's responses follow below.[2]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Healthcare

Education

Criminal Justice Reform[3][4]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Criminal Justice Reform. This is a broad policy issue that covers everything from the training and pay for Law Enforcement Officers to how felonies are charged, sentencing and so much more! Our system creates and supports disparities between minorities and majority groups. Privatizing aspects of the system has created a commercialized industry that is focused on profits over reform. We can do better. We must do better.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Renita Green answered the following:

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

“ There is no one person that I look up to--I know so many with incredible strengths and equally as strong weaknesses. In general, I look up to those who are authentic, who passionately seek to transform the world around them. I respect those who know that life is very serious, but have the resiliency to not take life too seriously.[4] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "The Cost of Discipleship"

This writing challenges those who identify as being Christians to understand that being a "Christian" is more of a verb than a noun. We are challenged to see humanity through God's eyes and to really do the work of God without being blinded by blessings or paralyzed by fear.


"Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your life."[4]

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

Integrity

Collaboration[4]

”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Authenticity

Integrity

Collaboration[4]

”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Listening to the needs of the people who elected us to office.

Collaborating with other lawmakers to create new laws and revise or end old laws that will cause the least amount of harm while doing the most amount of good for a community.[4]

”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ At the end, I would like others to know that you don't have to consider yourself an exceptional person to do something meaningful with your life. Loving people is all it takes to change the world around you.[4] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ 1976 Jimmy Carter elected President. I was 6 years old. My grandmother was so riled up! I remember thinking how Carter seemed like a "good guy". Over the years I appreciated his genuineness.[4] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ My first job was Norm's Zesto Burgers. I was 13 and only allowed to take orders, serve ice cream and clean the lobby. I was paid $1.25 per hour and walked almost 2 hours each way.[4] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ They are all awkward.[4] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Christmas and Thanksgiving are my favorite holidays. These days we open our home to those who would otherwise be alone. We share food, traditions, gifts and lots and lots of laughter![4] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ "In Search of Our Mother's Gardens" by Alice Walker. It liberated my soul.[4] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Pippy Longstocking. Her strong personality and her sense of adventure were common threads for me as a child. She had some misadventures, but that's what keeps life so interesting, eh?[4] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ A set of 3 squirrels that belonged to my mother. It is the only thing I have that was hers--she died when I was four.[4] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ "I can do the impossible I can see the invisible because I have faith, yeah yeah. It don't take a whole lot, just use the little you got."[4] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Balance. I tend to go "all-in" and wear myself out.[4] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes. There is a lot of language and procedural issues that would benefit a person who is seeking higher office. However, this is information that can be learned. The qualities legislator embodies are more vital than the information they possess.[4] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Healthcare. We must figure out how to provide quality healthcare to all Missourians.[4] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ Collaborative. It is to be expected that a Governor has her/his priorities, however the priorities of one should not supersede the priorities of the many.[4] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Absolutely it is necessary to build relationships with other legislators. We must be able and willing to build together in order to serve the most people in our State.[4] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Healthcare, Education, Criminal Justice[4] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ I am open to opportunities.[4] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Senator Ernie Chambers, Nebraska.

He was "just a guy"--a barber, who took the passion he had for his community and turned it into action. He was bold and risky. He challenged the status quo's thoughts and actions. He advocated for the marginalized and shined light on systemic ills.[4]

”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ I am open--just trying to get through this election right now![4] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ The most compelling story so far is of two retired educators (married) who cannot afford their medications. They, with their doctors, had to choose which one doesn't get their medication. This should never be the scenario for humans in this country.[4] ”

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“ What is your political philosophy?

I hope to do as much good for as many people as possible. I am running for office because the voices of the marginalized are not reflected in Missouri's laws.[4]

”
—Renita Green[1]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on September 13, 2018
  2. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  3. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Renita Green's responses," September 13, 2018
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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