A campaign kickoff event for Randi McCallian, who has declared her intention to file to run as a Democratic candidate for Missouri’s 8th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Piney River Brewery, 15194 Walnut Grove Drive, Bucyrus in Texas County.
McCallian will be joined by Jess Piper, educator-turned-podcaster and activist. Piper is a resident of Maryville and hosts “The Dirt Road Democrat,” a podcast dedicated to discussing politics and life in rural America.
McCallian is a resident of Phelps County and challenged current U.S. Rep. Jason Smith in his bid to hold onto the 8th District seat in 2022. Learn more about her and her campaign at www.randimccallian.com.
Jefferson County resident Franklin Delano “Denny” Roth has also announced his intention to file as a Democratic candidate.
Filing for candidacy in Missouri officially begins at 8 a.m. Feb. 27 and runs through 5 p.m. March 26, for all levels of office.
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