ST. LOUIS – Lucas Kunce, the Democratic nominee for Senate, made a campaign stop at a sheet metal workers union hall in south St. Louis Monday.
Recent election cycles indicate Missouri is a difficult place for a Democrat to win in a statewide race. Kunce has made campaigning at union halls a priority, believing the labor vote can be a difference-maker in November.
“Missourians have shown over and over again that when we get the opportunity, we will take power back for ourselves,” Kunce said when asked why he believes the labor vote will be key this election.
He referred to a 2018 vote in Missouri that overturned a right-to-work law signed by former Gov. Eric Greitens.
“This is how everyday people in this country have power against forces that are so much bigger than them, and so for me, the ability to organize is really everything,” Kunce said.
Kunce also believes recent battles over abortion are issues that break his way with most Missourians. He promised supporters they could count on him to vote in favor of making abortion a legal right.
On Monday, Kunce’s opponent, Sen. Josh Hawley, shared a post on social media questioning why Kunce has not endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to become president.
“He doesn’t want this race to be about Missouri,” Kunce said in response. “He wants it to be about the presidential race because he knows he’s bad for Missouri and I’ll be good for Missouri.”
