Stephen Webber

By Jacob Barker

Stephen Webber, the unopposed candidate for State Representative in the 23rd District, was born in Morgantown, W.Va., and moved to Columbia when he was 3. After graduating from Hickman High School in 2001, Webber left Columbia to attend St. Louis University and in his sophomore year enrolled in the Marine Corps Reserves.

He served two tours of duty in Iraq, his second as a squad leader in Fallujah, Iraq. When he returned from Iraq, he moved to Washington, D.C., and worked as an aide to U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., before moving back to Columbia to campaign full time.

Webber is a strong proponent of public education and protecting schools from privatization. He is also committed to ensuring the academic freedom and financial stability of MU.

Health care is also a major concern for Webber, and he says the state needs to stop cutting people from the insurance rolls.

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The Missouri House of Representatives consists of 163 members elected in each general election for two-year terms. They are paid an annual salary of $31,351. A representative must be at least 24, a qualified voter in the state for two years and a resident of the district he or she represents for one year. No representative can serve more than four terms. Sessions begin in early January and end May 30. Representatives propose, vote on and debate bills; serve on committees; and are responsible for representing their district in state government.