Ed Lewis

Republican Party

State Representative

Moberly, MO

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Most recent race: State Senator District 18
Party: Republican Party
Location: Moberly, MO
Current role: State Representative

Ed Lewis is a Republican who currently serves as a State Representative for District 6 in the Missouri House of Representatives, a position he assumed in January 2021. He represents the counties of Macon and Randolph. Lewis, whose hometown is Moberly, is now seeking election to the Missouri State Senate, running for District 18 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 4, 2026. His legislative office is located in Jefferson City, and he has officially announced his candidacy for the State Senate, indicating a desire to continue his public service in a different legislative capacity.

Where does Ed Lewis stand on the issues?

Ed Lewis has a recorded position on eight issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

Cannabis Policy & Equity
Opposes
Opposes the legalization of marijuana in Missouri for those 21 and older.
“No. Absolutely not.”
edlewismo.com
Energy
Supports
Supports continued use of cheap, reliable energy sources - coal, natural gas, and gasoline - while pursuing renewable and nuclear energy; argues against aggressive elimination of fossil fuels.
“Coal, natural gas, and gasoline are the lifeblood of our economy... even as we pursue alternative energy sources.”
edlewismo.com
Gun Policy & Second Amendment
Supports
Supports the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms without infringement, is an NRA member, and holds that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens constitute gun safety.
“The 2nd Amendment guarantees American citizens the right to 'keep and bear arms'. This right must be protected and should not be infringed upon.”
edlewismo.com
K-12 Education
Supports
Supports local control of education and quality educational opportunities for every Missouri student, including a method for students in failing districts; as a lawmaker he backed teacher-pay increases (Baseline Teacher Salary Grant to $40,000), the substitute teacher bill, and a school cell-phone ban.
“Local control of education has always been the way education in America has thrived. Every student in Missouri deserves a high quality education even if he or she finds him or herself in a district with a failing school.”
edlewismo.comAs of August 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Opposes
Opposes a $15/hour minimum wage for all Missouri workers, arguing it would hurt workers and the economy; prefers letting the free market determine wages.
“No, I think that forcing employers to pay a $15 minimum wage is going to actually hurt workers and the economy.”
edlewismo.com
Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Opposes
Opposes abortion access: supports Missouri's 8-week abortion ban and authored the 2026 Amendment 3 ballot measure to allow Missouri to ban nearly all abortions; holds that life is sacred from conception.
missouriindependent.comAs of July 2026
School Choice & Education Funding Options
Supports
Supports local control of education and charter schools as a method for students in struggling districts to obtain a quality education; believes charter school establishment should be voted on locally.
“Charter schools may be a possible answer for some of those students.”
edlewismo.com
Taxes
Supports
Endorses Amendment 5, which would move toward eliminating the state income tax, framing reducing the income tax as a worthwhile goal.
“Reducing the income tax is a big enough, lofty enough, goal that we will take the chance.”
missouriindependent.comAs of July 2026

Education

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