Jill Carter announces bid for re-election

(From Jill Carter Campaign)

Senator Jill Carter announced her campaign for reelection to the Missouri State Senate, District 32, proudly serving the families of Jasper and Newton counties.

“When I first ran, I promised to be transparent and put our families and communities first—and I’ve kept that promise, ” said Senator Carter.

“Now I’m asking for the honor of another term so we can keep the government accountable and let the voices of southwest Missouri drive real change.”

Senator Carter graduated from East Newton High School and Crowder College. She knows the value of hard work, raising a family, and keeping the government from getting in the way. She is the proud mother of five and grandmother to two, and she stays deeply involved in her community every day.

Her passion for service comes from more than a decade of volunteering at the Missouri Capitol—on her own time and without pay—fighting for conservative values that strengthen our state. 

Determined to change how politics works, Senator Carter created local community boards so everyday residents can share real concerns and help shape the laws that affect their lives.

Her strong leadership has earned her several prestigious awards, including honors from the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association and the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. She has also been selected for national leadership awards with top organizations focused on policy and education.

Senator Carter has delivered results on the issues that matter most:

• Community Empowerment Legislation: Partnering state agencies with local communities and churches to help families regain dignity, achieve self-sufficiency, and build a brighter future.

• Supporting Law Enforcement: Passing bills that keep law enforcement accountable to local communities while giving them the tools and resources they need to protect us.

• Protecting Children: Strengthening laws against grooming, sexual abuse, and exploitation—and expanding the fight against sex trafficking across Missouri.• Advocating for Veterans: Securing an income tax deduction for veterans’ retirement benefits (including survivor benefits) and expanding property tax relief for disabled veterans and their spouses.

• Defending the 2nd Amendment: Filing multiple bills to protect every citizen’s constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Driven by deep gratitude for the community that raised her, Senator Carter serves every day to give back and make southwest Missouri even stronger. Senator Carter stated, “Veterans, our first responders, protecting our children, and reforming public education will be priorities in my last term. I have and will always continue to prioritize the interests of my communities over that of special interests and the lobbyists they represent."