I’m Tara Anura, and I’m running for Missouri State Representative to fight for our rights, our democracy, and our future. I’m a lifelong Missourian, a public educator, and a civil servant who believes in the power of we, the people. I was raised in the Ozarks and Southeast Missouri by a family of military service members, public educators, business owners, and farmers who love the outdoors. I learned the values of persistence, honesty, and service from them and my chosen family. This is our campaign. The compassion rebellion: With fierce compassion, we protect everyone's right to shelter, food, clean air, and water, fair wages, education, healthcare and the dignity they deserve.
CHAMPIONING Our Shared Values
Healthcare Choices
Everyone has the right to make informed private decisions about their body and their life. Together, we'll protect Medicare, Medicaid and reproductive rights.
I co-founded Pro-Choice Mid-Missouri, and volunteers carried the citizen's initiative petition to end Missouri's cruel abortion ban. 380k+ Missourians got Amendment 3 onto the ballot to protect our reproductive rights and privacy. Vote Yes on 3!
Libraries and Education
Missourians value high-quality public libraries and education; colleges, apprenticeships, and trade schools. Let's fund and protect our libraries and schools so we can enjoy their activities and resources for years to come.
I asked Phelps Co residents to join Missourians in pushing our Senate to restore Public Library funding that Republican Representatives canceled.
Jobs
A strong economy works for everyone. We'll stand up for those who truly increase our economy—our workers—for the wages, benefits, and protections they deserve.
I volunteered with Missouri Jobs with Justice to get minimum wage increases and sick leave on the Nov. ballot. Vote yes on Proposition A!
Equity
Let's live in a state that welcomes people regardless of physical or mental ability, race, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation, and protects all people from discrimination.
I've spoken up many times at the Rolla City Council against hate toward our Black and LGBTQ+ friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. With other community members, I stopped extremists from banning a book at the Rolla Public Library.
Send me to Jefferson City and I'll continue to work for you.
Volunteer, donate, vote. Bring others with you.