Summary
Rural Democrats live here, work here, and fight for you. Our opponent doesn’t. He takes out-of-state money, cuts Medicaid, and avoids town halls. We’ll protect farms, fix roads, and put Missouri families first—because we’re from here, and we care.
By Ricky Dana, Missouri Grown Candidate for U.S. House – District 4
Grounded in Rural Missouri
Republicans fear rural Democrats—and they should. We live and work in these communities. We drive the same gravel roads, pray in the same churches, and know what it means to lose a crop, a job, or a clinic. We’re not just running for Congress—we’re standing up for the people we’ve stood beside our whole lives.
Meanwhile, the Republicans representing Missouri’s 4th District live in suburban enclaves like Blue Springs and Raymore. These are city-style Republicans funded by out-of-state donors and guided by political consultants—not farmers, nurses, or factory workers. They’ve never had to fight to keep a rural hospital open or drive 50 miles for a specialist.
Follow the Money
- Only 20.6% of my opponent’s campaign donations come from inside our district. Over 70% comes from PACs and special interest groups far from rural Missouri.
- 56.5% of his campaign money is from out of state. That’s not representation. That’s outsourcing your voice.
Voting Against Rural Missouri
Republicans backed H.R. 1—called the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”—which slashed:
- $863 billion from Medicaid
- $295 billion from SNAP (food assistance)
That means more rural hospitals shutting down and more working families left without food when times get hard.
They also expanded the estate tax exemption, helping megafarms and the ultra-wealthy—while refusing to renew farm tax credits that support small family farms through droughts, floods, and rising costs.
No Town Halls, No Accountability
My opponent can’t even face tough questions. His town halls are few and far between—and when he does hold one, he either ends early or moves it online to avoid criticism.
Now, under Trump’s direction, House Republicans have been told to stop doing in-person town halls altogether. That’s not just cowardly—it’s taxation without representation.
The Rural Democrat Difference
Rural Democrats are not the same as city Democrats. Our platform is built for the unique needs of rural Missouri—communities with long distances, fewer hospitals, and economies built on agriculture and small business. One-size-fits-all doesn’t work here.
We are here for all people in District 4:
- The working poor trying to make ends meet
- The farmer who lost a crop to drought or flood
- Your grandparents who rely on Medicaid to stay in their homes
We fight for rural infrastructure, healthcare access, and economic fairness. We’ll work with anyone—Republican or Democrat—who’s ready to help Missouri.
My Commitment to Missouri
I will work across the aisle to get things done—not to score political points, but to pass real legislation that helps every corner of our district. No special interest group will ever buy my vote. Not now. Not ever.
I love Missouri. I love our small towns, our farms, and our grit. I’ve seen too much hate lately—for no good reason. So I’ve made a choice: to love for no reason. To be a better neighbor. And to write laws that lift people up, not tear them down.
I’m proud to be a Missourian. And I’ll be proud to introduce legislation that supports farmers, seniors, workers, and families—so that rural Missouri thrives again.
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