Elections & Campaigns

Governor candidates (left-to-right) Kenny Hulshof, Sarah Steelman and Jay Nixon. The Columbia Tribune’s Politics Blog reported Thursday that the talk of the governor’s race is taxes. Both Republican candidates are promising not to raise taxes.…

The City of St. Louis once again delivered for the Democratic ticket. From President to Governor to Lt. Gov, city voters proved themselves once again as the most Democratic county in the state. The 6th,…

Francis Slay has drawn his first challenger for re-election. Today Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Rotunda of City Hall, Green Party candidate Rev. Elston McCowan will announce his candidacy for Mayor of the City…

State Treasurer candidate Andria Simckes tried to rebut reports that she supported the controversial ballot initiative that seeks to outlaw most forms of affirmative action in Missouri. In an email to supporters and the press…

The Missouri ACORN Political Action Committee today endorsed Jeff Harris in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General. “In a Democratic primary, we are often choosing among friends,” said PAC member Lynn Oldham, “But in this…

In the second contest between Rep. Talibdin (T.D.) El-Amin and Committeeman Joe Palm, El-Amin is maintaining his fundraising advantage. According to campaign reports filed yesterday, El-Amin raised $6,700 last quarter, leaving him with $9,378.53 cash…

Democratic candidate for attorney general, Rep. Jeff Harris is taking his fight against factory farms, and his Democratic opponents, to the web. Harris launched a video on the internet Thursday highlighting large factory farms moving…

State Rep. Connie Johnson is under investigation by the city Election Board for possibly living outside of her district. KMOX Radio reported Tuesday that the Missouri Senate candidate met with the Board to discuss allegations…