NASW-MO PACE has finalized its endorsements for the 2026 Missouri General Assembly elections. After reviewing candidate questionnaires, voting records where they exist, and public statements, the committee is backing seven candidates who share our commitment to behavioral health access, licensure protections, and a strong social work workforce.

The 2026 Endorsed Slate:


Keri Ingle, MSW — Senate District 8

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Elizabeth "Lilly" Fuchs, MSW — House District 80

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Stacey Hagen — House District 111

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Kennedy Moore — House District 73

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Susan Hoisington — House District 17

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Matt Vitale — House District 96

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Katelyn Zach — House District 133

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An endorsement from NASW-MO PACE isn't automatic. It comes out of a real vetting process: candidates complete a questionnaire on the issues that matter to our profession, and the committee reviews their record before making a recommendation. These seven candidates earned that support.
 

How You Can Help

Endorsements only carry weight if we back them up. Here's how members can support the slate between now and November:
 

●       Volunteer. Let the campaign know if you're willing to knock doors, phone bank, or help with events for a specific candidate.


●       Spread the word. Share this list with colleagues and friends, especially if you live in one of these districts.

●       Donate to a Campaign. Our endorsed candidates need the resources to fight back - even small dollar donations make a huge difference 

●       Give to PACE. Every dollar to NASW-MO PACE goes directly toward supporting endorsed candidates like these. Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nasw-mo-pace-1

NASW-MO PACE endorsements reflect the information available to the committee at the time each endorsement was made and are subject to change. A candidate who is not currently endorsed has not been rejected by NASW-MO PACE; it simply means an endorsement has not been made at this time. NASW-MO PACE may issue additional endorsements, including in currently unendorsed races, as the 2026 election cycle continues. NASW-MO PACE reserves the right to reevaluate or withdraw an endorsement at any time based on new information.