The results from the caucus in Missouri’s neighboring state, Iowa, had Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Ron Paul in the top three seats. To get the reaction from a local Tea Party group, KSMU's Jennifer Moore spoke to Eric Farris, director of the Branson Tea Party.
Over the course of its almost 200 year history, the state of Missouri has held a presidential primary election, or simply a caucus in its process of sending delegates to the Presidential Nominating Convention. This year, it’s holding both. The February 7 primary is mandatory according to state statute, and yet the Republican Caucus on March 17 is what will really count this year. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore spoke with Greene County Clerk Richard Struckhoff about how the state ended up in this confusing predicament.
Greene County is gearing up for an election February 7, and one point of confusion stems from why Missouri is having both a presidential primary election and a caucus. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore has details.
On Monday, Missouri House Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller announced he will run for Secretary in the 2012 elections. KSMU’s Theresa Bettmann attended his press conference on the steps of the historic courthouse in Springfield, and has this report.
Brunner, the third Republican hoping to defeat Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill in next year's election, has been touring the state meeting with manufacturers. KSMU's Jennifer Moore has details.
Springfield auctioneer and realtor Billy Long, who ran on a ticket of being “Fed Up” with federal government spending, is headed to Washington, D.C. The Republican candidate for Missouri’s 7th Congressional seat handily beat his closest opponent, Democrat Scott Eckersley. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore has details.
The mid-term election is Tuesday, and one of the most passionately-fought races is for Missouri’s 7th Congressional seat. Three men are in the race: Republican Billy Long, Democrat Scott Eckersley, and Libertarian Kevin Craig. KSMU invited all three candidates to talk about where they stand, and what they’d do if elected. Here, we hear from Kevin Craig. KSMU's Jennifer Moore reports.
The mid-term election is Tuesday, and one of the most passionately-fought races is for Missouri’s 7th Congressional seat. Three men are in the race: Republican Billy Long, Democrat Scott Eckersley, and Libertarian Kevin Craig. KSMU invited all three candidates to talk about where they stand, and what they’d do if elected. This morning, we hear from Democrat Scott Eckersley.
Democratic candidate for Congress Scott Eckersley says he is still in the race, and that an email sent to local media Friday morning claiming he had dropped out was a hoax. KSMU's Jennifer Moore has the details.
It almost didn't get on the November ballot, but Ammendment three will give Missourians their chance to ban a tax that does not even exist. Sherman Fabes has more from Jefferson City.
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan said about 51 percent of Missouri's registered voters will actually vote. Sherman Fabes has more from Jefferson City.
The Missouri Constitution Party candidate for the U-S senate says he hopes his experience outside of Washington D-C will give him an edge in the polls.
Libertarian candidate, Jonathan Dine is a personal trainer, has an 18 month old daughter, has no experience in politics and is running for the U.S. Senate.
Republican Senate hopeful Roy Blunt has been elected to Congress seven times. And he's been labeled as a "Washington Insider" with deep lobbyist connections and tainted political networks.
Springfield Mayor Jim O’Neil urges voters to vote “no” on Proposition A in the November 2 election. KSMU’s Adam Hammons heard what he had to say this week and also talked with a supporter of Pop A.
The Branson Tea Party Coalition will be holding a "Pre-Election Pink Slip Rally and Concert" at the Tri-Lakes Center in Branson this Saturday. KSMU's Justin Lux has the story.
During almost every political campaign, commercials are a big part of campaigning. And it seems like voters have to sit through the negative, name-calling ads more often than the positive. KSMU’s Adam Hammons has more.
When Missouri voters walk into the ballot box on November 2nd, one of the things they’ll be asked to decide on is Proposition B. If it passes, Prop B will lead to more regulations on dog breeders in Missouri. KSMU’s Justin Lux spoke with supporters and opponents and brings us this report.
As the highly-anticipated November election approaches, Greene County Clerk Richard Struckhoff has announced that absentee voting has begun for those who will be unable to make it out to their regular polling places on election day. KSMU’s Justin Lux reports.
