Cat Clayton is a technologist and lifelong Independent running for Missouri House District 105 in St. Charles, Missouri. Her professional experience centers on solving complex problems through data analysis, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. Clayton is running for the Missouri House of Representatives because she believes state government needs greater accountability, transparency, and responsiveness to the will of the people. She is concerned about political division and the concentration of power within Missouri’s Republican supermajority and supports practical, common-sense policy solutions that address the needs of local communities.

Cat Clayton is focused on public education, childcare affordability, small-business development, government transparency, healthcare autonomy, utility costs, and workers’ rights. She supports funding public schools, empowering qualified teachers, and expanding access to affordable childcare for Missouri families. She also advocates for supporting small businesses in St. Charles by helping local entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create jobs. Clayton supports greater government transparency and accountability, particularly regarding major local development projects and government decision-making.

Cat Clayton supports protecting Missourians’ ability to make their own healthcare decisions without political interference, including decisions related to reproductive healthcare and senior care. She also wants to address rising utility costs through stronger public oversight and transparent utility pricing. She supports unions, fair wages, and labor protections that promote safe working conditions and protect workers’ rights. Her legislative priorities are: accountable government, strong public schools, affordable childcare, local economic growth, individual healthcare autonomy, affordable utilities, and fair treatment for Missouri workers.