Melanie Stinnett
Republican candidate for State Senate in Missouri
Missouri State Senate District 30 winner?
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NOV 3, 2027
General Election
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NOV 3, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationMissouri
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BackgroundState representative
EducationMissouri State University — B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders
Notable personal detailsMelanie Stinnett is an American politician and Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 133 (Greene County) since 2023. She has worked as a healthcare executive and as a speech-language pathologist, and has owned a therapy-services business. She earned a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, and a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Missouri State University. She is a 2026 candidate for Missouri State Senate District 30.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Melanie Stinnett supports government living within its means and says Missouri has a spending problem rather than a revenue problem. Her campaign says she backed the largest income tax cut in state history and supports protecting taxpayers from bloated government bureaucracy.
Healthcare
Melanie Stinnett supports market-based healthcare solutions and says she will work to protect therapy access and support Missourians with disabilities and other underserved residents. Her campaign also emphasizes reducing administrative burdens and making healthcare more accessible for people who work while keeping coverage.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Melanie Stinnett sponsored a Missouri constitutional amendment to prohibit abortions except in cases of medical emergencies, fetal anomalies, rape, or incest. The proposal would also limit abortions in rape or incest cases to 12 weeks and was described in the legislative record as a restriction on abortion access after Missouri voters had approved reproductive freedom protections.
Climate & Energy
Melanie Stinnett has sponsored legislation to expand Missouri net metering and make solar energy systems easier to permit and install. The bill would raise caps on customer-generated solar power, expand eligible system sizes, and streamline HOA and permitting barriers for solar projects.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports law enforcement funding and public-safety tools, and has publicly said she backs the blue. She also voted for Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act, which aligns with a pro-gun-rights position.
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