Posts tagged 2012 Missouri elections

Countdown: Election Day is in 21 days | Missouri Democratic Party

Election Day is in 21 days and you have until Wednesday to register to vote!

Akin airs new attack ad aimed at McCaskill's husband | St. Louis Beacon

McCaskill’s campaign calls the ad “factually incorrect,’’ and points to federal documents – including her congressional financial disclosure reports — that appear to back her up.

Editorial: Check out ranking of judges before you vote | St. Louis P-D

One of the best things about Missouri’s judicial system is the Non-Partisan Court Plan, known more commonly as the Missouri Plan.

Former U.S. Senate candidates Carnahan, Talent offer advice for McCaskill, rivals | Politicmo

There is a lot to be said about the lessons of defeat, and in Missouri politics, that is no different.

While there hasn’t been a U.S. Senator Jay Nixon, there has been a Gov. Jay Nixon; while there hasn’t been a Gov. Roy Blunt, there’s been a U.S. Rep. and U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt; and while there hasn’t been a Gov. Claire McCaskill, there has been a state auditor and now Sen. Claire McCaskill.

Carnahan 'Disappointed' by Hadley Township Redevelopment | Maplewood Patch

U.S. Rep. Russ Carnhan (D-MO) represents the Richmond Heights neighborhood and is seeking election to the newly formed 1st Congressional District. He faces a fight with U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay, also a Democrat.

Nixon defends fee office contracting process | Politicmo

In reaction to mounting election year criticism from his Republican rivals, Gov. Jay Nixon is defending the way his administration’s Department of Revenue awards fee offices.

PPP: Sen. Claire McCaskill (D), still not particularly liked | Show Me Progress

But, then, neither are the republican candidates - when people even know who they are…

Public Policy Polling [pdf] conducted a surveyed of 602 Missouri voters between May 24th and 27th. The margin of error 4.0%

Campaign Finance: because Dave Spence (r) is an existential threat? | Show Me Progress

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C001135 04/01/2012 JAY NIXON FOR MISSOURI Democratic Governors Association - Missouri 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Suite 320 Washington DC 20007 3/30/2012 $500,000.00

Sue Schoemehl Files for First District with Uncertain Redistricting Maps | Mehlville Patch

One contest that’s more unsettled is in 1^st District in South County. Lembke has yet to file for re-election and has told various media outlets that he may not run in the reconstituted district.

In the meantime, two Democrats, former Reps. Sue Schoemehl (D-Oakville) and Michael Vogt (D-St. Louis), have signed up to run as Democrats.

Schweich supporters file paperwork for potential Senate campaign | Politicmo

Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich’s supporters have began to set up the operation to support his potential candidacy for U.S. Senate, hoping to add yet another name to the unsettled field of Republican hopefuls vying to take on incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill later this year.

Online conservative group targeting McCaskill, Tester, Kaine in key Senate races | St. Louis Beacon

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., already is the target of various conservative groups and Super PACs. On Friday, a new conservative online group — ForAmerica — announced that it also will be taking aim at the senator via social media.

VIDEO: Rep. Carnahan Speaks to Press About Decision to File | Ladue Patch

Tuesday morning, Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-MO) filed to run in the 1st Congressional District against Rep. William Lacy Clay (D-MO). 

Following his trip to Jefferson City, Rep. Carnahan spoke to the media before boarding a plan to Washington D.C.

Candidate Filing: 394 candidates in the first day | Show Me Progress

Several republican incumbent members of Congress who aren’t running for the U.S. Senate didn’t file on the first day. Any bets on surprise retirement announcements? We can hope, can’t we?

Democrats running for lieutenant governor to meet in private talks in Jefferson City | St. Louis Beacon

At least three of the Democratic women competing for lieutenant governor are expected to participate in a private meeting Monday in Jefferson City, in an apparent attempt by some party activists to see if some of the contenders might be willing to drop out.