Elections & Candidates
Howell County Candidates
Northern District Commossioner:
Robert Vaughn (Willow Springs)
Associate Northern District Commossioner:
Jim Williamson (Willow Springs)
Associate Southern District Commossioner:
Norman G. Washington (West Plains)
Public Administrator: Vicki Elmore (West
Plains)
Sheriff: Jim Dykes (Mtn. View)
Statewide Candidates
Governor:
Jay Nixon
One of Missouri's best known and most respected public servants,
Attorney General Jay Nixon announced his campaign for Governor, pledging
to focus on three goals: "a broader prosperity for all Missourians,
a more efficient and effective state government, and a more economically
competitive Missouri." Nixon also said "an educated and healthy
workforce is essential to a vital economy." issues
Our own Jon Hagler is working for the Nixon campaign.
Website: Jay Nixon for
Governor
Jefferson City Office Tel: (573) 761-5333 Fax:(573) 761-4817 Contact
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St. Louis Office Tel: (314) 993-8686 Fax: (314) 993-8685
Kansas City Office Tel: (816) 822-4817 Fax: (816) 523-0084
Lieutenant Governor:
Sam Page
State Representative Sam Page is a physician, as is his
wife, Jennifer. They live in Creve Coeur, the parents of three children,
Logan, 9, Luke 6, and Jake, 4. Logan and Luke attend the neighborhood
public school. Page served on the Creve Coeur City Council for two terms
before becoming a Representative in 2002. He will have a decade of combined,
elected legislative experience as City Councilman and State Representative
when he takes the oath of office for Lt. Governor. The Lt. Governor presides
over the Senate and acts as Governor when the Governor is out-of-state.
He also by law serves on 12 Commissions. Half of the Commissions deal
with medical issues and a trained experienced legislator/physician will
make a profound difference. The office should be treated seriously.
Website: Sam Page for
Lt. Gov record
Tel: (314) 989-9939 Contact Us Contribute
Secretary of State:
Robin
Carnahan
Robin Carnahan learned about public service at a young age.
Today, as Secretary of State she hasn't forgotten why public service is
important. Robin is dedicated to ensuring fair, honest elections, reducing
red-tape in government and protecting Missouri investors. Robin will continue
to work hard as Secretary of State. issues
Website: Re-Elect
Robin Carnahan Tel: (314) 367-2004 Contact
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Treasurer:
Mark
Powell
In 2004, Arnold Mayor Mark Powell won the Democratic nomination
with a strong grassroots effort and his family's Dodge Caravan. Powell
announced he would again run for Treasurer, promising his second campaign
"will be similar to 2004. I will travel the state, meet people, and
share this message: The taxpayers of our state deserve to have professionals
managing their money." Powell has a degree in accounting and previously
served as Arnold's city treasurer.
Website: Support
Mark Powell Tel: (636) 282-5883 Contact
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Andria Danine Simckes
Andria has dedicated her time to public service, community
organization, economic development, and her family. She now returns to
public service with the strength of her diverse experience, heritage and
family to lead during our country's time of change and transformation.
As Comptroller of Win '96-Missouri's Coordinated Campaign, she oversaw
the $1.6 million budget for that successful election year. She then went
on to serve as Executive Director of the St. Louis Regional Empowerment
Zone, where she was responsible for $18.9 million in available funds and
$130 million in bonding authority. She is associated with Kodner Watkins
Muchnick Weigley, LLC. Andria currently resides in Creve Coeur, MO with
Elan and their children Liam, 6; Naava, 4; Ayden, 2. Their oldest, Maayan,
attends Tufts University in Boston, Mass.
Website: Simckes
For Treasurer Tel: (314) 878-1408 Contact
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Clint Zweifel
Clint is a three term State Representative who knows about tough elections. He won his first election in 2002 beating a long-term incumbent by 67 votes. Then in 2004 he won with a 70 percent margin and in 2006 he ran unopposed when the Republicans finally gave up trying to defeat him. He has served as Ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee, the Special Committee on Tax Reform, and the Joint Committee on Tax Policy. A graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Masters Degree in Business Administration, Clint has been honored as a Distinquished Alumni by both the University and the Political Science Department. Clint and his wife, Janice, a social worker, live in St. Louis County.
Attorney General:
Jeff Harris
House Minority Leader Jeff Harris led Democrats in the Missouri
House to their first increase in legislative seats since 1986 and their
largest increase since 1978. He has led the opposition to Governor Matt
Blunt and his slashing of health care for more than 100,000 Missourians.
A former Assistant Missouri Attorney General, Harris is committed to keeping
our families and communities safe, to protecting consumers, to safeguarding
Missouri seniors and to preserving Missouri's environment. Harris and
his wife Katie live in Columbia. issues
Website: Harris
for Missouri Tel: (573) 442-7980 E-Mail
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Margaret Donnelly
After 20 plus years as a public servant and family practice
lawyer, I recognize the modern threats to our children and families. I
want to take my commitment to safeguarding families to the Attorney General's
office. In the coming days, we will be outlining our plans for a strong
Attorney General's office. issues
Website: Donnelly
for Attorney General Tel: (314) 781-8555 Contact
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Chris Koster
Chris Koster serves in the Missouri State Senate, where
he represents Missouri’s 31st District counties of Cass, Johnson,
Bates and Vernon. During his time in the General Assembly, Koster has
played key roles in the debates over stem cell research, tort reform,
and the elimination of Medicaid fraud. Additionally, in 2006 Chris successfully
carried legislation in the Senate to dramatically over-haul Missouri's
eminent domain laws. On August 1, 2007, Chris Koster made Missouri political
history when he announced that he was leaving the Missouri Republican
Party and becoming a Democrat. Citing his longstanding differences with
the Republican Party on issues like stem cell research, workers’
rights, and the non-partisan court plan, Chris said that the Missouri
Republican Party had become too beholden to the extreme right wing to
lead the state of Missouri forward. He is the first high-profile elected
official in Missouri EVER to have taken such a leap. Prior to his election
to the Missouri Senate in 2004, Chris served as Prosecuting Attorney of
Cass County, Missouri for ten years. He was first elected prosecutor in
1994 and was subsequently re-elected in 1998 and 2002 by wide margins.
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Website: Missourians
For Koster Tel: (816) 265-0171 Contact
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State District Candidates
U.S Representative, Eighth Congressional District:
Joe Allen
Joe Allen was born and raised in the
rural farming community of Mansfield, Missouri. Joe believes a Democrat
in Washington will support policies that will serve you – the common
citizen, pay down the national debt, restore a strong economy, fight for
fair wages for hard working folks in the 8th District of Missouri by supporting
the efforts of organized labor, make affordable health care available
to everyone, and bring our heroic troops home from Iraq.
Website: Joe
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MO State Representative, 143rd District:
Cathy Hilliard
Growing up in a working family, I know that the American
Dream should be an opportunity that every Missouri citizen should be able
to work toward. The Matt Blunt-Maynard Wallace Republican administration
has created a culture of struggle that has kept hard working families
from getting ahead. I believe in Missouri and the people of Missouri and
when elected, I will strive to make sure that every Missouri resident
will have the tools they need to make the American Dream a Missouri Reality.
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Website: Elect
Cathy Hilliard
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MO State Senate, 33rd District:
Eric Reeve
Website: Eric Reeve for Senator issues