Kansas City, MO (March 10, 2020) – Today’s Presidential Primary election illustrates several positive findings for the Missouri Democratic Party. Lauren Gepford, Executive Director, commented: 

“We feel positive and excited that what we’ve heard through on-the-ground conversations with our base is shown in today’s data – Missouri Democrats are united to defeat Donald Trump and Republicans up and down the ballot this November. ABC News exit polls found the vast majority of Missouri Democrats (82%) will support the eventual Democratic nominee.

According to several exit polls, healthcare remains the predominant top issue for the vast majority of voters. Missouri already struggles with large gaps in our healthcare system both in terms of insurance coverage and availability. Governor Parson, in lockstep with national Republicans, has kicked kids off their healthcare and actively campaigned against the Medicaid Expansion ballot initiative. We’re confident Missourians will show us in November that they won’t stand for that. 

Over 660,000 voters were cast for the Democratic Presidential Primary, a record breaking turnout higher than 2016. Around twice as many Democrats voted compared to Republicans. The wind is at the backs of Democrats this year.”