Crystal Quade

Crystal Quade is a Democratic politician running for Governor of Missouri. Raised in rural Missouri, Quade was the first in her family to graduate high school and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Missouri State University. She has served in the Missouri House of Representatives since 2017, representing District 132, and has been the House Minority Floor Leader since 2019.

Quade's political career includes roles such as Director of Chapter Services at Care to Learn, and she has been actively involved with various community organizations, including the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri. Her legislative efforts focus on issues like early childhood education, healthcare, and economic support for working families. She is a strong advocate for abortion rights and opposes the influence of corporate special interests in politics.

Quade’s campaign for governor emphasizes fighting for families, protecting farmland from foreign ownership, and opposing extremist policies that she believes harm Missouri’s working and farming communities.