Motivated by his “Invest in People” beliefs, FHN Government teacher Bryan Spencer walks door to door, greeting every registered voter in the 63 district. Spencer is on a mission to gain as many possible supporters as he can because he is running for State Representative. For now, Spencer is the only one running for the position but there is still time for others to run against him.

“[I’m] showing other people that if you are going to run against me, you are going to be running against someone that is going to work,” Spencer said.

Republican candidate Spencer is a large part of the community. He is on his second term as St. Charles committee man for the O’Fallon township and is on the St. Charles County Community Assistance Board.

“You have to live a life concerned with people,” Spencer said.

The Primary election is on Aug. 7 and the General election is on Nov. 6. In order to prepare for his campaign, Spencer raised money by sending out letters to friends and family, asking for donations.

“The worst part about campaigning is asking for money from people who are already struggling, but you have to do it,” Spencer said.

Spencer decided to run for office after receiving the Howell of Fame award last May, when he realized he can make a difference. With his current involvement in the community, he believes he can make a difference not only in Missouri but in education as well.

“I think it’s important for citizen’s to be involved,” Government teacher Kim Landman said. “Mr. Spencer has some strong beliefs that he wishes to use in representing other people.”

If Spencer gets elected, he must resign from FHN or take an unpaid leave of absence because in Missouri, elected officials cannot receive checks from another government body like a school.

Fellow Government teacher William Crow is proud of Spencer for running, and believes Spencer is a hard worker and motivated to make a difference.

“He’s running for the right reason,” Crow said, “and it’s good to show the kids we teach that you can become anything if you work hard enough.”