Maria Chappelle-Nadal is a Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 14. She was first elected to the chamber in 2010. She served as minority caucus whip from 2015 to 2016.
Chappelle-Nadal is unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Missouri State Senate because of term limits.
Chappelle-Nadal was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Missouri. Chappelle-Nadal was defeated by incumbent William Lacy Clay in the Democratic primary.
Chappelle-Nadal earned her B.A. in political science and sociology from Georgia State University. Her professional experience includes working as Director of Communications for Lieutenant Governor Joe Maxwell. She also serves as a director on the University City School Board.
Former Member, Government Accountability Committee, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, Health and Pensions Committee, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, International Trade and Job Creation Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, Public Employee Retirement Committee, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, Senior Citizen Advocacy Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives
Former Member, Seniors, Families and Children Committee, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, Small Business Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives
Former Member, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Missouri State Senate
Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives
Member, Conservation and Natural Resources
Member, Health and Mental Health Policy
Member, Special Committee on Career Readiness
— Awards:
Favorite Movie:
The Notebook, A Civil Action, Capote, Patch Adams, Contact, Star Wars, Lara Croft Tomb Raider, Crash
Favorite Musician:
Adele, Sam Smith, Drake
Favorite Quote:
"You can't offer a testimony if you've never been tested." - Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Favorite TV Shows:
Hardball
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
The people of Missouri deserve someone who understands their issues in a personal way. I've spent my entire life fighting for families here at home, and in Washington, I will be a Representative who stands up for you.
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