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2026 Friends of the Caucus

Brittany Alberty, Sheila Burkett, Abigail Dannegger, Angelica Earl, Susan Hill, Carla L. Hudson, Deb Lavender, Rachel Lindsey, Betsy Meyland-Smith, Greta Rothmiller, Lisa Simpson, Sparkl West-Pruitt


For more information on Friend status, scroll down the page.

How to Request Endorsement

Pro-choice women candidates running for office in 2026 August and November elections in the STL metro area may apply for endorsement. 

Select one of the buttons below to apply. 

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026.

Candidate QuestionnairePreviously-Endorsed Candidate Questionnaire

NWPC-STL Endorsement Process

Pro-choice women candidates running for office in August and November 2026 elections complete the regular Candidate Questionnaire. This includes previously-endorsed candidates who are running for a new office.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Previously endorsed candidates running for the same office in August and November 2026 elections complete the Previously-Endorsed Candidate Questionnaire.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Endorsement Committee Vetting

February - May, 2026: A committee of 7-10 Caucus members, with VP of Endorsements as its chair, reviews candidate questionnaires and research each candidate to ensure they embody the values of the Caucus. A slate of vetted candidates for the 2026 Primary is presented by the Endorsement Committee to the Caucus membership.

2026 Endorsement Committee

A big thank you to the 2026 Endorsement Committee members for their service: 

Holly Talir (VP of Endorsements), Meggie Biesenthal , Eileen Doherty, Amber Holt, Jaelithe Judy, Lesley Kinser, Ly Sin Lobster, Alison Plaster, Samantha Williams, Camille Shoals

Endorsement Vote by Membership

During a membership meeting, Caucus members in good standing hear from vetted candidates and vote on each candidate's endorsement for the Primary election. Candidates receiving a majority vote by the membership are endorsed. Endorsed candidates are then eligible for financial support by the Caucus PAC, EMPAC. 

2026 Endorsement Membership Meeting date: May 20, 2026 at the Center at Clayton, 50 Gay Ave, Clayton, MO. Time is TBD.

General Elections

Winning candidates endorsed for the Primary in August retain their endorsement status for the General election if they continue to embody the values of the Caucus through the election cycle. New candidates may be endorsed, following the same process, as needed/vacancies arise.

Friends of the Caucus Status

Pro-choice women candidates running for office in 2026 April elections in the STL metro area may apply for Friends of the Caucus Status. Find out more and apply to be a Friend of the Caucus using the button below. 

To be eligible for Friends of the Caucus status, you must be a member of the Chapter (for at least 6 months) or have completed a NWPC-STL Training Institute Training program. 

Deadline to apply: March 1st.

QUESTIONNAIRE CLOSED

2026 Friends of the Caucus Candidates

    Congratulations to our elected 2025 Friends of the Caucus


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