Russ Gosselin — Missouri House District 132
Russ Gosselin, candidate for Missouri House District 132
Russ Gosselin is the Republican candidate for Missouri House District 132, representing North Springfield and the surrounding Greene County community. A dedicated community leader and founder of a Springfield nonprofit focused on helping families build better lives, Gosselin is running to bring practical, people-focused leadership to Jefferson City, with a strong focus on tackling the rising cost of living that is squeezing Missouri families.
Gosselin founded Elevate Lives™, a Springfield-based nonprofit that provides housing support, mentorship, and life-skills training to help local families get back on their feet. His background spans construction, community development, faith-based ministry, and nonprofit leadership, including previous work with Convoy of Hope. He and his wife, Sharon, raised their two children in Colorado Springs, Colorado, before relocating to Springfield, where they now call North Springfield home.
Gosselin says his campaign starts with listening. “Before I speak for this district, I want to hear from the people who live here,” he says. As a first-time candidate, Gosselin is focused on affordability and opportunity, helping families get ahead through good jobs, workforce development, and financial stability, while building safer neighborhoods and stronger communities across Greene County.
Gosselin’s priorities include:
Helping families get ahead through jobs, workforce development, and financial stability
Better futures for kids through safe schools, career pathways, and mentorship
Safer neighborhoods through crime reduction and addiction recovery support
Strengthening communities by connecting nonprofits, businesses, churches, and schools
Practical, people-focused leadership that listens to constituents first
About Missouri House District 132
House District 132 covers part of Greene County, in central/west-central Springfield.
Location: Greene County — central/west-central Springfield
Population: Approximately 37,115 residents (2020 Census)
Notable: Home to Drury University and Springfield’s Park Central Square
Learn more and get involved by visiting Russ Gosselin’s campaign website.
Press Resources
Quick Facts
Candidate: Russ Gosselin
Office: Missouri House of Representatives, District 132 (Candidate)
Home: North Springfield, MO (Greene County)
Background: Founder, Elevate Lives™ (Springfield nonprofit); background in construction, community development, faith-based ministry, and nonprofit leadership, including prior work with Convoy of Hope
Family: Wife Sharon; two children
Campaign Website: russformo.com
Short Bio (50 words)
Russ Gosselin is the Republican candidate for Missouri House District 132, representing North Springfield and Greene County. Founder of the nonprofit Elevate Lives™, he brings a background in community development and nonprofit leadership, focused on affordability, workforce development, and safer neighborhoods for Missouri families.
Extended Bio (100 words)
Russ Gosselin is the Republican candidate for Missouri House District 132, representing North Springfield and the surrounding Greene County community. A dedicated community leader, Gosselin founded Elevate Lives™, a Springfield-based nonprofit that provides housing support, mentorship, and life-skills training to help local families get back on their feet. His background spans construction, community development, faith-based ministry, and nonprofit leadership, including previous work with Convoy of Hope. He and his wife, Sharon, raised their two children in Colorado Springs, Colorado, before relocating to Springfield. As a first-time candidate, Gosselin is focused on affordability, workforce development, and safer neighborhoods for Missouri families.
Candidate Highlights
Founder of Elevate Lives™, a Springfield nonprofit providing housing support, mentorship, and life-skills training (Source: russformo.com)
Background spans construction, community development, faith-based ministry, and nonprofit leadership (Source: russformo.com)
Previously worked with Convoy of Hope (Source: russformo.com)
First-time candidate focused on affordability, workforce development, and financial stability for Missouri families (Source: russformo.com)
Priorities include safer neighborhoods through crime reduction and addiction recovery support (Source: russformo.com)
Photos
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