John Kiehne is a 5th generation Missouri native that was born and raised in St. Charles, Missouri, spent many years in Boston, Massachusetts and now calls Labadie his home along with his wife Michelle and their family. John has worked as a professional musician, recording artist, producer, and instructor for over 35 years and has been active in advocating for at-risk youth and the disabled as a foster provider, advocate, and legal guardian for many years.

John is running for office in order to be an effective advocate for his family, neighbors and community not to mention the State of Missouri in order to improve the lives of each and every Missourian. He believes that everyone should have access to quality, affordable Healthcare, that we must support hard-working Missourians as well as businesses large and small and that each and every child in the State of Missouri should have access to a quality public education regardless of their zip code, income, race, gender, ethnicity, faith or ability.

“Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home—but not for housing. They are strong for labor—but they are stronger for restricting labor's rights. They favor minimum wage—the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all—but they won't spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine—for people who can afford them … They think American standard of living is a fine thing—so long as it doesn't spread to all the people. And they admire the Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it." — Harry S. Truman, October 13, 1948, St. Paul, Minnesota, Radio Broadcast