Cruz Campaign Press Release - Cruz for President Announces Expanded Missouri Leadership Team

HOUSTON, Texas – Today, the Cruz for President campaign announced its expanded Missouri state leadership team adding to its list of elected officials, community leaders, pastors, and conservative influencers.

"The overwhelming support for our campaign from people across the state of Missouri is truly humbling," said Cruz. "I'm honored to have the support of the men and women who serve as leaders to the many Missourians they represent. Their steadfast support will be key to ensuring we compete for every vote in tomorrow's March 15th primary."

"I am convinced that electing Ted Cruz as our next President is critical to the future of the U.S. Supreme Court and to restoring our Constitutional Republic," Sen. Ed Emery said. "He has my support and full endorsement."

Additions to Ted Cruz Missouri State Level Leadership Team:

Sen. And Mrs. Bob and Allison Onder, St. Charles County – State Leadership Team

Sen. Ed Emery, Barton County – State Leadership Team

Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins, Johnson County – State Leadership Team

Sen. Eric Schmitt, St. Louis County – State Leadership Team

Sen. Will Kraus, Jackson County – State Leadership Team

State Senate Candidate Bill Eigel, St. Charles County – State Leadership Team

Former Sen. Jason Crowell, Perry County – State Leadership Team

Former Sen. John Lamping, St. Louis County – State Leadership Team

Rep. Paul Curtman, Franklin County – State Leadership Team

Rep. John Wiemann, St. Charles County — State Leadership Team

Rep. Kurt Bahr, St. Charles County – State Leadership Team

Rep. Mark Parkinson, St. Charles County – State Leadership Team

Zina Hackworth, St. Louis County Central Committee – State Leadership Team

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Curtman, Pastor – State Leadership Team

Jennifer Bird, St. Louis County Central Committee – State Leadership Team

Donna Hearne, St. Louis County – State Leadership Team

Stephanie Rubach, St. Louis County – State Leadership Team

Letitia Wong, Pro-life Activist, St. Louis County – State Leadership Team

Adam Bohn, St. Louis County – State Leadership Team

Deborah Bolding, Greene County – State Leadership Team

Mary Byrne, Missouri Coalition Against Common Core, Greene County – State Leadership Team

Theresa Emerson, Platte County – State Leadership Team

Jon and Candy Summers, Family Covenant Ministries, St. Louis County – State Leadership Team

Jill Noble, CWA of Missouri, Jackson County – State Leadership Team

Karen Carlton, Joplin Republican Women's Club – State Leadership Team

Previously Released Ted Cruz Conservative Influencers, Faith Leaders, and County Chairs:

Co-Chair: Rep. Eric Burlison, Springfield

Co-Chair: Former State Senator Jim Lembke, St. Louis

Co-Chair: Former State Senator Delbert Scott, Lowry City

Co-Chair: Bev Ehlen, Warrenton

Co-Chair: Ryan Johnson, Raymore

Rep. John McCaherty, High Ridge

Rep. Bill White, Joplin

Rep. Rob Vescovo, Arnold/High Ridge

Rep. Rick Brattin, Harrisonville

Rep. Charlie Davis, Webb City

Former Sen. Brad Lager, Savannah

Former Sen. Chuck Purgason, West Plains

Former Rep. Doug Funderburk, St. Peters

Former Rep. Bryan Stevenson, Joplin

Dr. Chuck Hoskins, Hillsboro

Dr. Karladine Graves, Kansas City

Pastor Chris Lybarger, High Ridge

Jeremy and Heidi Cady, Jefferson City

John Elliott, Smithville

Cindy O'Laughlin, Shelbina

Jill Carter, Granby

Calvin Morrow, Mansfield

Kelly Kellenberger, Carthage

Ben and Naomi Baker, Neosho

Christine Yaudus, Joplin

Cindy Evans, O'Fallon

Dewey Crepeau, Columbia

Ike Skelton, Lebanon

Shawn Sisco, Rolla

*Titles and affiliations of all endorsers are provided for identification purposes only.