Democrat Crystal Quade shows off roller derby skills in Missouri governor campaign launch video

Published July 9, 2023 4:31 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Democratic Rep. Crystal Quade is running for governor in 2024. The House Democratic minority leader announced her campaign in a Sunday video. In the video, the 37-year-old Springfield representative said she can handle tough politics as she knocked over other skaters on a roller derby track. The Missouri governor’s seat is up for grabs because current Republican Gov. Mike Parson is prevented by term limits from running again. Quade says Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor, is a bully who uses fear to divide Missourians. She says she wants to help working families as governor.

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