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Karen Irene Spalding

Republican

Music teacher; member, Jackson County Republican Committee

Karen Spalding is a music teacher with about 20 years in area public schools and a member of the Jackson County Republican Committee12. She ran for this seat in 2024 and calls herself 'the conservative voice and choice'1. In a 2024 interview she said she opposes added gun control, wants to keep abortion banned and favors giving job preference to American citizens1.

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • GunsKeep current laws and enforce what is already on the booksmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • In a 2024 phone interview with KCUR she said she opposes additional gun control policies. (2024-08) source
  • AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
    Said · low confidence
    • In a 2024 phone interview with KCUR she said she wants to keep abortion banned in Missouri. (2024-08) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Was the Republican nominee for Missouri House District 19 in the 2024 general election against Wick Thomas1.
  • Is on the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Missouri House District 19 against Wick Thomas34.

Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (4)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. KC Voter Guide 2024: Missouri House District 19KCUR / KC Media Collective
  2. Karen I. Spalding, candidate profileBallotReady
  3. Notice of General Election and Sample Ballot, Nov 3, 2026 (Jackson County outside Kansas City)Jackson County Election Board
  4. Sample Ballot for the Nov 3, 2026 Election (Kansas City voters in Jackson County)Kansas City Election Board