Moberly woman announces candidacy to run for District 18 in Missouri Senate

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. – Sarah Graff, a longtime Republican activist from Moberly, announced her candidacy on Thursday to replace term-limited Cindy O’Laughlin in District 18 of the Missouri Senate.

The district is comprised of 14 counties — Adair, Audrain, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, and Shelby — in Northeast Missouri. The Republican primary election is set for August 4, 2026.

“I am running to ensure the steadfast conservative leadership we are accustomed to here in Northeast Missouri continues in the future. I look forward to continuing to meet with voters and keeping government accountable to the people,” Graff said in a press release.

With deep roots in Northeast Missouri, Graff brings years of experience in government and community service. She serves as a member of the Moberly City Council and recently was awarded the “Henry S. Geyer Award” from the Mizzou Alumni Association for her advocacy for higher education. Her husband, Jody, owns a habitat development business for waterfowl throughout North Missouri.

Graff is a wife and mother of four. She and her family are members of Timber Lake Christian Church. Graff also chairs the Board of Directors for the General Omar Bradley Memorial Library and Museum. She was president of the Moberly Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Her priorities include protecting the sanctity of life, the Second Amendment and continuing to push Trump’s America First agenda in the state capitol.