Rep. Brad Hudson announces his candidacy for District 33 Missouri State Senate

BY TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer

Over 150 supporters came out to New Testament Christian Church in Reeds Spring last Thursday to hear a special campaign announcement from State Representative Brad Hudson: He is officially running for Missouri State Senate. The announcement was met with much excitement as the crowd erupted with shouts and applause. Hudson, a Christian conservative, and lifelong resident of southwest Missouri encouraged attendees that he would be an unashamed fighter for their shared values.

Hudson asserted that his voting record is proof that he is a true conservative who votes for what he believes is right; he isn’t going to spend his time rubbing elbows with lobbyists and special interests so they can give him big checks. He and his family are committed to fight for Christian values, even when met with opposition.

As state representative, Hudson played a significant role in the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, making Missouri the first state to outlaw abortion. He stood up for the integrity of elections, legislating the banning of drop boxes and requiring hand marked ballots statewide. This year, he stood his ground under attack from members of the pro child sex change community inside and outside of Missouri and led the charge as state representative to protect children from sex change drugs and surgeries. Hudson noted, regarding the Safe Act’s fouryear “sunset”: “Politicians in Jefferson City…. would rather make deals with Democrats than stand up and do what is necessary to protect children long-term from chemical castration.”

During Hudson’s time as state representative, he observed a surprising problem in Missouri: a super majority who claim conservative values but make it difficult to pass conservative legislation. He had been prepared to fight Democrats on these issues, but he unexpectedly found himself fighting Republicans as well. These Republicans refused to back down on tax credit legislation but were willing to compromise prolife values. Hudson promised not to follow suit and pledged to be a voice for true Republican values.

Hudson summed up his announcement with a quote from Romans 8:31: “If God be for us, who can be against us?” Then in view of the fight ahead to uphold conservative, Christian values in our country he said confidently, “Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work.”

“On August 6, 2024, the people of District 33 will have a clear choice to make. For a conservative, Republican, citizen-focused, voice of the people, Vote Brad Hudson for State Senate!”