Change begins with us.

Whether you’re here to take a stand, meet others who share your vision, or turn your ideas into action, the Missouri Young Democrats are here to help you make it happen.

Together, we can build a future that works for all of us.

  • We are a chartered unit of College Democrats of America, Young Democrats of America, and High School Democrats of America.

    By housing high school and college Democrats within Missouri Young Democrats, we serve as the central hub for young Democrats across the state. This structure ensures our movement is unified, our resources go further, and our impact is stronger at every level from the statehouse to our counties, cities, and neighborhoods.

  • Young people aren’t just stakeholders; we’re catalysts. Our perspectives must be center stage in every fight for equity, opportunity, dignity, and democracy.

    A government that works only for the powerful few will never meet Missouri’s potential. We build power that reflects our values—and we wield it to elect Democrats who stand with our generation.

  • Political Education

    Interactive trainings, issue briefings, and voter-registration drives that turn curiosity into informed, values-driven action.

    Grassroots Organizing

    Campus-to-county chapter networks that power door-knocks, phone-banks, and digital outreach—mobilizing young Democrats in every corner of Missouri.

    Advocacy & Issue Campaigns

    Coordinated legislative pushes and rapid-response actions that keep youth voices front and center in Jefferson City and local chambers alike.

    Leadership Development

    Mentorships, internships, and candidate incubators that help young Missourians move from activist to advisor to elected leader.

Meet the Team

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    Andrew Hartzler (he/him)

    President

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  • Landon Ribaudo

    Landon Ribaudo (he/him)

    Vice President

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    Dustin Bax (he/him)

    Treasurer

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    Brooklyn Eiserer (she/her)

    Secretary

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    Saswat Das (he/him)

    Chief of Staff

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    James Skaggs (he/him)

    Young Democrats of America Delegate

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    Chloé Ray (she/her)

    Young Democrats of America Delegate

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    Elena Wierich (she/her)

    College Democrats Chair

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    Dwayne Irvin (he/him)

    High School Democrats Chair

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    Gavin Bena (he/him)

    Congressional District 2 Representative

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    Logan Kuykendall (he/him)

    Congressional District 3 Representative

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    Rogelio Rodriguez (he/him)

    Congressional District 5 Representative

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    Heather Montenguise (she/her)

    Congressional District 6 Representative

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    Austin Reed (he/him)

    Congressional District 7 Representative

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    Béla Holzer (she/her)

    Congressional District 8 Representative

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    Ryan Zeugin (he/him)

    Communications Committee Chair

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    Lucy Washburn (she/her)

    Policy & Advocacy Committee Chair

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  • Claudia Ward (she/her)

    Claudia Ward (she/her)

    Fundraising Committee Chair

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    Dale Conoyer (he/him)

    Political Affairs Committee Chair

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    Elmedin Karamovic (he/him)

    Membership & Outreach Committee Chair

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