A Mexico woman is filing to run for a seat in the Missouri State Senate.
Dr. Ayanna Shivers will be making her announcement in Mexico this (Tuesday) afternoon that she will be running as a Democrat for the District 10 State Senate Seat currently held by Republican Jeanne Riddle.
Shivers is serving as the first African American on Mexico’s City Council, and has been a pastor at a Montgomery City Church.
Shivers says she is running because she feels we the people need a voice.
Shivers will be kicking off her campaign in Mexico this (Tuesday) afternoon at 4:30.
The rally will be held at 418 East Breckendridge which is the 2nd Baptist Church Family Life Center.