John Bowman

John Bowman is a candidate for State Senator District 14 Primary Election in 2026 in Missouri State Senate District 14, Missouri.

President of the NAACP St. Louis County chapter in St. Louis, MO

Also running: Vernon Norman, Shante Duncan, Joseph (joe) Palm, Raychel Proudie.

John Bowman, a longtime community leader and former State Representative, is seeking election to the Missouri State Senate for District 14 in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026. His extensive background includes 33 years as a union electrician, serving as an Alderman, and three terms as a State Representative where he championed public health, education, and authored Missouri’s minimum wage law. He is currently President of the NAACP St. Louis County chapter. Bowman acknowledges a past legal issue from 2008, highlighting his belief in "second chances" and his recommitment to public service. He is running to bring action and justice to his community, fighting for a better future for everyone.