Kathy Steinhoff
Kathy Steinhoff (Democratic Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 45. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Steinhoff (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 45. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kathy Steinhoff graduated from Truman High School. Steinhoff earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1987, and a graduate degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1992. Steinhoff is a National Board Certified Teacher and has experience working as a teacher for Columbia Public Schools.
Steinhoff has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Columbia Missouri National Education Association
- Missouri National Education Association
- National Education Association
- National Council for Teachers of Mathematics
- Moms Demand Action
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Steinhoff was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Kathy Steinhoff won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 45 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Steinhoff (D) | 100.0 | 9,428 | |
| Total votes: 9,428 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Kathy Steinhoff advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 45 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Steinhoff | 100.0 | 2,077 | |
| Total votes: 2,077 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Steinhoff in this election.
2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 45
Kathy Steinhoff won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 45 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Steinhoff (D) | 100.0 | 6,373 | |
| Total votes: 6,373 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 45
Kathy Steinhoff advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 45 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Steinhoff | 100.0 | 2,291 | |
| Total votes: 2,291 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Kathy Steinhoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Steinhoff's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am recently retired having taught math for 34 years in Columbia Public Schools, including at West Junior, Jefferson Junior, and Hickman High School. I have served as the Mathematics Department Chair and a member of the school's Leadership Team. In 2011, I was awarded the 2011 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence. I have been extensively involved with my local teacher’s union, where I have served in many capacities, including as President from 2015 to 2021. As a member of the Bargaining Team, I’ve fought for improved compensation and working conditions for teachers across the district. I’m running for state representative because our students are under attack by the politicians and special interests in Jefferson City. They are trying to systematically dismantle Missouri’s public education system and they’ve made sure Missouri has the loosest gun laws in the country. As a teacher who has gone through too many classroom shelter-in-place drills, I’ll go to Jefferson City to: Protect public education Combat the gun violence epidemic Protect and improve workers’ rights Fight for social equity for all Missourians I’m also a member of Moms Demand Action and a long-time member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish. I live in Columbia with my husband, Doug, and am a proud mother and grandmother.
- I believe every child has the right to a high quality public school that is safe and fully funded with a high quality well paid staff.
- I believe the income gap is ruining Missouri and our country. We need to protect and improve workers' rights, as well as improve wages to meet the financial demands of working families.
- Gun violence is a real threat to our safety and security. We must enact legislation that curbs the prevalence of guns in our communities.
Pubic Education
Gun Violence
Workers' Rights
Equity and Inclusion
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 45 |
Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 45 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 15, 2022
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| Preceded by David T. Smith (D) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 45 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
