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Prof: 'Greitens can still win Senate primary despite his ex-wife's abuse allegations'
The new moral compass that voters adhere to doesn’t provide for them to care about the latest news that has emerged about former Missouri Gov. Eric Greiten’s divorce
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GOP State Senator Rick Brattin enters race for Hartzler's 4th Congressional District seat
If Republican Rick Brattin has his way, he will trade in his state Senate seat to represent the 4th Congressional District in the upcoming 2022 election.But experts say securing the U.S.
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St. Louis alderman sued over $930 fine assessed for late filings
John Collins-Muhammad, a St. Louis alderman who represents the city’s 21st Ward, has been sued a second time by state election regulators.
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Top election officer detects two people voted twice, sent ballots to Florida during 2020 presidential election
Two people voted at least twice during the 2020 general election and also sent mail-in ballots to Florida
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Republicans vying for Blunt's seat face formidable foe in Schmitt, observers say
When New Haven Alderman Tim Otten posted on his Facebook page the news that Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced a bid for Senate, his constituents were largely critical
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Mayoral candidate says lawsuit over $7 million parking contract is politically motivated and without merit
A lawsuit filed against St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones (D) is politically motivated and without merit, according to the Treasurer’s chief of staff Jared Boyd.
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St. Louis attorney: Jan. 20 inauguration could be privatized due to Capitol protests; Pelosi could assume presidency
While the January 20 inauguration date is set in stone, the electoral vote count isn’t, according to a St. Louis attorney.
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Missouri Attorney General backs Pennsylvania GOP before U.S. Supreme Court
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt signed an amicus brief along with nine other state attorneys general who are supporting the Republican Party of Pennsylvania on an appeal to the U.S.
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Federal appeals court grants stay, preventing changes to mail-in ballot protocol
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft granted stay in vote-by-mail challenge
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Voting rights group organizes notary hubs after Missouri Supreme Court upholds the requirement
When the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition sued Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and the state of Missouri in state court, it was to challenge the constitutionality of a statute requiring mail-in ballots and absentee ballots to be notarized
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Parson opens up sizeable lead over Galloway in governor's race: polls
Incumbent Gov. Mike Parson holds a sizeable lead over his Democratic challenger, according to two new polls.
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Appeals court orders redistricting amendment changes, no review by Supreme Court
Backers of a ballot measure on redistricting have decided not to ask the Missouri Supreme Court to review a decision to change the wording voters will read before deciding in November.
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Parson probably still favorite over Galloway in closely watched governor's race, expert says
Incumbent Gov. Mike Parson is probably the favorite to win November's gubernatarial election despite perceived missteps over the special session and potential concerns over his leadership during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to one leading Missouri-based academic.
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More than 80,000 mail in, absentee ballots received by St. Louis County, a record
A record number of absentee and mail-in ballots - 80,000 - were received by St. Louis County prior to the primary election and ballot initiative vote, according to officials. And, across Missouri, an estimated 226,000 voters requested absentee ballots, though not all would have returned them.
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Debate heats up over Medicaid expansion ahead of election; Voters to decide Tuesday
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick and several lawmakers have reiterated their opposition to the expansion of Medicaid in Missouri.
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McCloskeys on both sides of political fence in campaign contributions
ST. LOUIS – Mark McCloskey straddles the political fence, contributing campaign cash to Democrats locally and Republicans nationally.
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State, local officials expect dramatic increase in overall voting with extended mail in ballots: Ashcroft
Voters across Missouri can begin requesting mail in ballots for the August primary on Tuesday following its expansion under a new law in place for the remainder of the year.
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Political battle looms over redistricting, amendment resolution expected to pass legislature
Missouri is set for a new political battle over redistricting as the legislature is predicted to pass a resolution that will place ballot amendment before the voters in November.
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Chamber honors Parson with award, calls him 'champion of economy'
JEFFERSON CITY – Business leaders are honoring Gov. Mike Parson a year out from the gubernatorial election.