Frederick Wellman

Frederick Wellman served in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 2010. He earned a high school diploma from Kirkwood High School, a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1987, and additional education from Harvard Kennedy School in 2007. His career experience includes working as an advocate.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Fred Wellman grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri, and graduated from Kirkwood High before attending West Point. A third-generation military veteran, Fred served more than twenty years in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot and officer, deploying multiple times to Iraq and earning his Ranger tab. After earning a master’s degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School, Fred retired from the Army and founded ScoutComms, a nationally recognized firm that invested in veterans and military families.

When the pandemic struck, Fred helped lead a team of Special Operations medical veterans to build and run a field hospital in New York City. He later served as a Senior Advisor and Executive Director of the Lincoln Project, organizing efforts to strengthen democracy and accountability in government. Now back home in Wildwood with his fiancée, their dogs Ash and Maple, and their cat Shugs, Fred is focused on service, leadership, and fighting for Missouri families.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Affordability -

Every Missourian deserves the freedom to build a good life without being burdened by rising costs. Families are working harder than ever but falling further behind because the price of housing, healthcare, childcare, and groceries keeps climbing while wages stay flat. We must put working families first by lowering costs, expanding access to good-paying jobs, and making sure every family can afford the basics — not just to survive, but to thrive.Healthcare -

Every Missourian deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare that covers them when they get sick or need to see a specialist. No one should lose their home or life savings to medical debt.

I support expanding access through a public option and allowing Missourians to buy into Medicare before they turn 65. These reforms would increase competition, drive down premiums and deductibles, and make sure every family can afford the care they need.Retiring with Dignity -

After a lifetime of hard work, every Missourian should be able to retire with dignity and security. No one should have to choose between paying for medicine, housing, or heat in their later years. We must protect Social Security and Medicare, defend pensions, and strengthen retirement benefits so that those who built this country can live their final years with stability and respect.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Missourians deserve a fair shot at a good life, with affordable healthcare, lower costs, and the freedom to build a secure future. I believe our economy should reward hard work, not special interests, so families can afford housing, childcare, groceries, and retirement without falling into debt. After a lifetime of work, every Missourian should be able to retire with dignity by protecting Social Security, Medicare, and pensions. I support expanding access to affordable healthcare, including a public option and allowing people to buy into Medicare earlier. Personal medical decisions belong with families and doctors, not politicians.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

VoteVets, Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Defeat Extremists PAC, Congressman Swalwell, Congressman Vindman, Congressman Huffman, Former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander

Campaign websiteWellman's campaign website stated the following:AffordabilityEvery Missourian deserves the freedom to build a good life without being burdened by rising costs. Families are working harder than ever but falling further behind because the price of housing, healthcare, childcare, and groceries keeps climbing while wages stay flat. We must put working families first by lowering costs, expanding access to good-paying jobs, and making sure every family can afford the basics — not just to survive, but to thrive.Retiring with DignityAfter a lifetime of hard work, every Missourian should be able to retire with dignity and security. No one should have to choose between paying for medicine, housing, or heat in their later years. We must protect Social Security and Medicare, defend pensions, and strengthen retirement benefits so that those who built this country can live their final years with stability and respect.HealthcareEvery Missourian deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare that covers them when they get sick or need to see a specialist. No one should lose their home or life savings to medical debt.I support expanding access through a public option and allowing Missourians to buy into Medicare before they turn 65. These reforms would increase competition, drive down premiums and deductibles, and make sure every family can afford the care they need.Family MedicineThe choices we make about our health and the health of our loved ones are deeply personal. Those decisions belong with families, patients, and their doctors, not politicians. Every Missourian deserves the freedom to make private medical decisions guided by trusted professionals, not government overreach. Prescription DrugsNo one should have to choose between paying for medicine and paying the bills. We need to finally bring down drug prices by standing up to the big corporations that put profits ahead of patients. It’s time to hold them accountable and make sure every family can afford the care they need. Missouri families should never have to choose between filling a prescription and putting food on the table.ImmigrationAmerica needs an immigration system that focuses on fairness, dignity, and opportunity rather than favoring those with wealth or influence. It is reasonable to expect a secure border, but our current system is broken, costly, and keeps hardworking people from contributing to our communities and economy.Missouri’s strength comes from our people, including immigrants who contribute to our communities and economy. We need a fair and commonsense immigration system that reflects our values and fixes what is broken while keeping our borders secure.— Frederick Wellman's campaign website (July 14, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.