Featured Speakers:
Will Westmoreland is the founder of Back Forty Action, a national organization dedicated to strengthening rural America by advocating for better healthcare, stronger public education, thriving family farms, and greater economic opportunity. A farmer, speaker, rural political advisor, and nationally recognized digital creator, he reaches hundreds of thousands of Americans each month through his videos and commentary focused on the issues facing rural communities.
Over the past two years, Will has traveled thousands of miles across the country, listening to farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and rural families. His message is simple: rural America deserves to be heard, respected, and invested in. His goal is more challenging: the revitalization of rural America. But he strongly believes that if folks come together, our collective power can get the job done.
Nimrod “Rod” Chapel, Jr. has spent decades in rooms where power didn’t want him — testifying before legislative committees, representing clients in civil rights and labor cases, and leading Missouri’s NAACP into fights over voting rights and civil rights that made statewide headlines. As president of the Missouri State Conference NAACP and a Jefferson City trial lawyer, he brings the rare perspective of someone who’s argued these battles both in the courtroom and at the Capitol. Come hear a leader who’s never been afraid to say the hard thing to the people who least want to hear it.
Greg Barnes (as James Madison) grew up in a military family of patriots steeped in the admonition of a President who urged us to ask not what your country could do for you but what you could do for your country. As a young man, he was a leader of a successful anti-apartheid movement in college and served an internship on Capitol Hill. As an adult, he served as a public interest lobbyist for consumer and environmental legislation and, after law school, in the judicial and administrative branches of state government representing the people of Missouri in the courts. Greg is a graduate of James Madison College, a public service-focused college within a college at Michigan State University. In law school, Greg won an award for the highest score in his Constitutional Law class. Greg is acutely concerned that the scaffolding erected by our Founding Fathers to protect liberty and justice is under the most virulent attack since the Civil War. To paraphrase Shakespeare, our destiny now lies not in our stars but in ourselves.
The Honorable Michael Wolff has served Missouri as counsel in the governor's office, and as a judge (1998–2011) and chief justice (2005–2007) of the Supreme Court of Missouri. He is a longtime faculty member of Saint Louis University School of Law, where he has taught Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Legislation, and State Constitutional Law, and served as the law school's dean from 2013–2017.
April Hicks is a longtime Missouri resident and a volunteer with Respect Missouri Voters, a grassroots, volunteer-led coalition dedicated to preserving the voice and initiative petition rights of Missouri voters. April stepped up because she could no longer stand aside and watch the erosion of our Constitutional rights and she’s taking a stand to ensure those rights will still be there for our children and grandchildren.
21st‑century Suffragists are speaking up — because the fight for the ballot isn’t over. The women who came before us built the foundation; today’s Suffragists are here to finish the work, standing strong for equal rights, equal access, and equal power for every person.
Voting Information:
We'll be available to help you:
Confirm your voter registration is active and up to date. In the past year, more than 220,000 Missouri voters were removed from the rolls — make sure you're not one of them.
Register to vote for the first time. First-time registration can feel like a mystery if no one's ever shown you how. We'll make it straightforward, answer your questions, and make sure you leave ready to vote.
Update your registration if your name or address has changed. Life happens — people move, get married, start over somewhere new. But an outdated registration can mean showing up at the wrong polling place, voting a limited ballot, or being removed from the rolls. A quick update now means no surprises on Election Day.
Quick Reminders:
Schedule: Rally: 10:00-11:00 AM · People’s March: 11:00-11:30 AM, downtown Jefferson City and returning to the Capitol.
Dress for the weather (layers, sunscreen, hat, jacket, umbrella/raincoat) depending on the forecast
Costumes - You’re welcome to wear a family-friendly costume, a fun way to add color and show our peaceful spirit.
Water - bring water to stay hydrated while we make our voices heard
Signs - Bring your sign and your spirit! Please keep messages respectful — no profanity or hate speech. Don’t have a sign? We’ll also have extra signs you can borrow!
Parking, including accessible parking - see information below.
PARKING: Lots marked in red (9, 12, 13/13A) are the most convenient. If those are full, lots marked in blue (10, 14, 18) are also available. Accessible parking is available in the Lots 1C & Lot 4, marked in orange. Enter through the High Street entrance (across from the Supreme Court) and present your disabled parking hangtag. Accessible parking is limited. It’s advisable to arrive early.
RESTROOMS: Restrooms are located inside the Capitol on the first floor to the right and left of the main entrance.
Our Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Rally
We Stand United is committed to fostering a peaceful and accepting atmosphere at our rallies. We ask all attendees to engage with respect and kindness, ensuring this event remains welcoming for everyone. To uphold these values, we kindly remind participants to refrain from using hate speech, profanity, or any language that could compromise the spirit of unity and positivity. Together, we can create an environment that reflects the shared goals of understanding, cooperation, and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We Stand United for the Missouri State Capitol to be a safe and inclusive space where every voice is heard. Join us for a peaceful and lawful gathering to foster unity, mutual respect, and open dialogue as we come together—many voices, one purpose—to inspire change and safeguard our democracy. This is not the place for hate speech.
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Yes, this rally has obtained the necessary permit through the Missouri Office of Administration to hold a rally on the south steps and lawn of the Capitol.
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We welcome signs that reflect your passion and support. We kindly ask that all signs remain respectful—please, no hate speech, profanity, or offensive language. Let’s keep this a positive and inclusive event for everyone.
If you don’t have a sign, we’ve got you covered! A selection of signs will be available at the event for anyone who’d like to use one.
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Street parking is free on Saturdays. Additionally, there are several state office parking lots, which are open on Saturdays. Accessible parking is available in the Media Lot (1C), marked in orange on the map. Enter through the High Street entrance (across from the Supreme Court) and present your disabled parking hangtag. View the Capitol Parking map above for details on available lots.
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Rally attendees should gather on the steps on the south side of the Capitol (facing High Street). We Stand United will have a welcome tent near the Capitol Steps. There will be staff available before, during, and after the rally if you have questions or need assistance. Look for our staff in neon yellow “We Stand United Missouri” shirts or safety vests.
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If counter-protesters attempt to disrupt the rally, we ask that you do not engage. Avoid responding, arguing, or escalating the situation. Instead, stay focused on the rally and the reason you came. Event staff and the Capitol Police are prepared to handle disruptions and will respond appropriately. Your peaceful presence is the most powerful response.
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Yes! We welcome volunteers. Contact us here, and we’ll be in touch with details.