2024 August Primary Election Winners Respondents

 A research survey regarding ARTS and ARTS EDUCATION

A collaborative research survey project between MAAE and Missouri Citizens for the Arts was sent out in  September of 2024. Missouri primary election winners were asked to respond to a survey regarding their attitudes toward the arts and arts education. We received responses from those candidates listed below. Click the links below to see a PDF report for each candidate listed.

The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education is non-partisan and does not endorse political candidates.


89.4% of respondents identified themselves as members of the Democratic Party, 10.6% identified as Republican party. 

95.7%  stated a belief that state government has a role to play in arts infrastructure.

100% indicated a belief that the arts have social and economic value. 

83% voiced support for increased arts funding. 

95.7% stated their willingness to support arts instruction to benefit students and aid workforce development.

Candidates Name and District

MO House of Representatives

MO SENATE