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Election in Night Missouri – Full Episode (Live 11/5/24)

The Missouri Times — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:27 +0000

Watch as Scott Faughn is joined by John Combest as they cover all Missouri elections, all night.

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Press Release: Frontrunner and conservative fighter Holly Rehder officially files for upcoming Republican Primary

Press Release — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:02:57 +0000

Jefferson City – This week, State Senator Holly Rehder officially filed to be on the Republican Primary ballot for Missouri Lt. Governor. In the midst of a crowded primary field, Holly Rehder emerges as a dynamic conservative breaking through against a backdrop of moderate Republican contenders. Recent polling data from Missouri Scout underscores Rehder’s commanding lead in the Republican Primary for Missouri Lieutenant Governor.

“As I officially file to be on the ballot for the Republican Primary, I am driven by a deep-seated commitment to protecting sacred Christian and Conservative values for all Missourians. My journey from humble beginnings to the Missouri Senate has been fueled by a passion for positive change coupled with a strong backbone. I am proud of my conservative track record championing reforms that uplift every Missourian, not just the select few. With a lifetime of Christian dedication and a relentless pursuit of doing what’s right, regardless of who disapproves, I stand ready to serve Missouri as Lt. Governor with integrity and unwavering dedication,” said Rehder.

Senator Holly Rehder is making significant strides in the Missouri State Senate with her focus on crucial legislative initiatives. Advocating for military veterans, Senator Rehder successfully pushed forward Senate Bill 768, aiming to expand access to healing therapies like psilocybin for veterans grappling with PTSD and depression. She emphasized the importance of supporting those who have sacrificed for the nation’s freedoms and expressed gratitude for veteran witnesses who testified in favor of the bill.

Additionally, Senator Rehder’s efforts include passing bills such as the Save Women’s Sports Act, requiring students in competitive sports to play on the team of their biological gender at birth. She also is advancing bills addressing human trafficking by ending child marriage in Missouri, protecting foster children by ensuring they receive their Social Security benefits and that they are not kept in the system longer than needed by supporting reunification efforts for families affected by substance misuse.

Senator Rehder’s dedication to addressing issues that are affecting Missouri families once again this year underscores her commitment to serving with integrity and compassion, bringing hope for positive change in the state. Quitting school at 15 to help take care of her family, Rehder is quick to say it is conservative ideals, and the fact that we live in America, that allowed her to work her way out of poverty. She believes that same opportunity is available for others. Rehder has yet to back down from a fight; this race will be no different.

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Automobile Dealers Association endorse Kehoe for governor

Kelton Turner — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:38:35 +0000

The Missouri Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) has endorsed current Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in his bid for governor in 2024. Kehoe has served as Missouri’s Lieutenant Governor since 2018. He was elected to the position in 2020.

“It’s an honor to receive the early support of MADA and its members,” Kehoe said. “Each day Missouri’s auto industry and our dealers help drive our economy by contributing thousands of jobs and delivering billions of dollars in economic impact to our state. I am proud to stand with them and all small business owners to fight for common sense policies that build a better Missouri for our job creators and working families.”

MADA represents a plethora of automotive retailers and car dealerships across the state.

“Mike Kehoe understands our business, and small business as a whole, like no other elected official in the State of Missouri,” said Doug Smith, President of MADA. “I have known and worked with Mike since his time in public office, and he’s one of the best, most effective statesmen I have ever seen. This decision was extremely easy for us. While campaign endorsements are not a typical practice of the 84-year-old private industry trade association, it is a unique opportunity and privilege to endorse one of our very own dealers.”

This endorsement is Kehoe’s 12th in total. He has received a slew of endorsements from a wide range of groups. Thus far he has received endorsements from some of the largest agriculture groups, such as the Missouri Soybean Association, the Missouri Corn Grower’s Association and the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. He has also received other endorsements from groups representing businesses and trades, including the Associated General Contractors of Missouri and the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police.

Kehoe, a republican is seeking the gubernatorial nomination as well as State Senator Bill Eigel. However, many expect Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to join the race next year. While no democrat has announced their intentions to run there is speculation that House Minority Leader Crystal Quade and Kansas City Mayor Quentin Lucas are considering a run.

Kelton Turner

Kelton is a 2023 graduate of the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. He is a native of mid-Missouri and likes to write politics at both the state and federal levels. Kelton joined the Missouri Times in April 2022

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Corn Growers endorse Kehoe for governor

Brady Hays — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:55:45 +0000

The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the 2024 gubernatorial race.

This endorsement from MCGA comes over two years before the next election for governor, yet they are not the first organization to endorse Kehoe in this race. Organizations like the Fire Fighter Association of Missouri (FFAM), the Missouri Agribusiness Association (MO-AG) the Missouri Cattlemen Association, and the Missouri Soybean Association have all already announced their early endorsements for Kehoe.

“Agriculture is fortunate to have a champion like Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe,” said MCGA President Jay Schutte of Benton City. “A respected statesman with a strong track record of support, not to mention a farmer himself, it was an easy decision to endorse Mike Kehoe in his race to become the 58th governor of Missouri. He understands the corn and ethanol industries and uses that knowledge to help keep Missouri farmers competitive. His commonsense approach and ability to create partnerships make Mike Kehoe the right person to continue leading our state forward. The Missouri Corn Growers Association is proud to endorse Mike Kehoe in this upcoming election.”

As a membership-based organization representing corn farmers across the state, MCGA supports candidates with proven records on policy issues impacting corn growers.

In order to receive an endorsement from MCGA, Kehoe had to meet certain standards established by the board of directors, a governing body comprised of 14 corn growers throughout Missouri. These standards include a strong voting record on MCGA’s top issues, as well as being a recipient of the organization’s esteemed Public Servant Award, which Kehoe was awarded in 2015.

“As a first-generation farmer, I am proud to receive this important endorsement for governor from the Missouri Corn Growers Association,” Lt. Governor Kehoe said. “Year after year, our hard-working corn growers make Missouri a top producer in the country which grows our economy. Together we will work to identify greater opportunities to make our state even more competitive and the best place in the country for agriculture. Claudia and I want to thank all of Missouri’s farmers who work tirelessly in the fields to feed our country and the world.”

MCGA was formed in 1978 to advance policies that will help protect the rights of farmer-members, build new markets for corn, and increase opportunities through partnerships within agriculture and beyond.

To learn more about MCGA, or to become involved with the organization, you can visit their website here.

Brady Hays

Brady Hays is a 2023 graduate of the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in History. He is currently attending the University of Missouri School of Law and is on pace to graduate with his JD in 2026. He has been working for the Missouri Times since early March 0f 2022.

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Quarter 1 2022 Report: Statewides

The Missouri Times — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:06:17 +0000

Here are the first-quarter filing reports for statewide offices in 2022. You can scroll across the tables to see the total contributions, expenditures, and more for each candidate. Data provided by the MEC.

Candidate First Name	Candidate Last Name	Office Sought	Money on Hand	Receipts This Period	Total Receipts This Cycle	Expenditures This Period	Total Expenditures This Cycle	Indebtedness This Period	Total Indebtedness This Cycle
Jason	Chipman	Lieutenant Governor	2338.72	1000	1000	412.49	412.49	0	0
Jamie	Kidd	Secretary of State	521.47	0	2100	1302.68	1478.53	0	0
Nicole	Galloway	State Auditor	129273.17	6752	356355.28	8106.89	228626.92	0	0
Alan	Green	State Auditor	7690.35	925	925	3279.93	4279.93	0	0
Andrew	McDaniel	Statewide Office	850	0	500	1215	4396.91	0	0
Nathan	Beard	Statewide Office	21301.71	0	0	0	0	0	0
Dan	Hegeman	Statewide Office	84607.54	0	113422.21	1829.36	53317.86	0	0
Ben	Harris	Statewide Office	13839.38	0	3150	120	4979.48	0	0
Mike	Parson	Statewide Office	186322.78	1814.2	6235480.66	5671.18	5759130.12	-2707.33	371.16
Andrew	Koenig	Statewide Office	41760.48	3815.1	74525.6	3517.02	43888.8	0	0
Victor	Callahan	Statewide Office	484288.02	0	7732.32	370	17953.7	0	0
Cora	Walker	Statewide Office	15312.6	0	440	0	6249.4	0	0
Wanda	Brown	Statewide Office	1929.08	0	0	1000	2565	0	0
Yinka	Faleti	Statewide Office	21668.66	0	55470.7	1545.99	30665.05	0	0
Richard	Lee	Statewide Office	41985	53249.28	53249.28	8015	8015	0	0
Jay	Houghton	Statewide Office	0	0	39340	0	49952	0	0
Pat	Conway	Statewide Office	5487.71	0	28936.94	0	1100	0	0
Tommie	Pierson	Statewide Office	23631.7	0	25552.93	60.27	1921.23	0	0
Jill	Schupp	Statewide Office	89342.06	0	19189.71	6500	50280.23	0	0
Eric	Greitens	Statewide Office	173180.35	0	6270427.37	5355.5	6588296.98	0	0
Susan	Montee	Statewide Office	1938.33	0.22	13.35	18	361.5	0	500000
Mike	Kehoe	Statewide Office	467434.1	58540	585530.42	47531.43	328980.45	-25309.05	1816.32
Caleb	Rowden	Statewide Office	57724.42	11500	97825.11	16721.41	45224.56	0	0
Denny	Hoskins	Statewide Office	107456.42	0	50495.64	10501.64	76145.56	0	0
Caleb	Jones	Statewide Office	85395.79	0	0	15	70	0	0
Robert	Richardson	Statewide Office	48665.24	51.4	338.78	0	1535	0	0
John	Rizzo	Statewide Office	313921.98	1075	76180.92	6729.36	42564.93	0	0
Rob	Vescovo	Statewide Office	145822.7	11400	55650	13614.58	84741.71	0	0
John	Ashcroft	Statewide Office	537036.21	36995	221862.14	14899.2	112373.18	0	900
Chris	Koster	Statewide Office	53094.61	0	28961217.92	12414	25076942.72	0	0
Jeanie	Riddle	Statewide Office	47178.75	500	20639.58	783.86	32089.04	0	0
Maria	Chappelle-Nadal	Statewide Office	7852.32	0	1853.29	0	22034.1	0	0
William	Eigel	Statewide Office	110376.12	4500	94283.72	12974.89	46833.15	0	0
Lauren	Arthur	Statewide Office	299621.93	3065	33935	11583.26	28436.26	0	11200.26

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Quarter 4 2021 Report: Statewides

The Missouri Times — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:54:50 +0000

Here are the fourth-quarter filing reports for statewide offices in 2021. You can scroll across the tables to see the total contributions, expenditures, and more for each PAC. Data provided by the MEC.

First Name	Last Name	Office Sought	Cash on Hand	Receipts This Period	Total Receipts This Cycle	Expenditures This Period	Total Expenditures This Cycle	Indebtedness This Period	Total Indebtedness This Cycle
Jason	Chipman	Lieutenant Governor	1751.21	0	0	420.91	6547.23	0	0
Nicole	Galloway	State Auditor	131128.06	32542	349603.28	17821.61	220520.03	0	0
James	Loomis	Statewide Office	7129.29	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ben	Harris	Statewide Office	13959.38	0	3150	455	4859.48	0	0
Mike	Parson	Statewide Office	192887.09	24803.8	6233666.46	13634.04	5753458.94	2443.02	3078.49
Andrew	McDaniel	Statewide Office	2565	500	500	780.11	3181.91	0	0
Alan	Green	Statewide Office	10045.28	0	0	1000	1000	0	0
Jack	Bondon	Statewide Office	2192.33	0	8881.58	927.65	4689.25	0	0
Nathan	Beard	Statewide Office	21301.71	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cora	Walker	Statewide Office	15312.6	0	440	1000	6249.4	0	0
Yinka	Faleti	Statewide Office	23214.65	0	55470.7	11436.02	29119.06	0	0
Gary	Cross	Statewide Office	1299.36	0	0	0	18426.68	0	0
Jill	Schupp	Statewide Office	95842.06	2500	19189.71	5000	43780.23	0	0
Noel	Shull	Statewide Office	40943.82	18	66482.06	377.14	92904.56	0	0
Chris	Koster	Statewide Office	65508.61	0	28961217.92	1000	25064528.72	0	0
Pat	Conway	Statewide Office	5487.71	0	28936.94	500	1100	0	0
Mike	Kehoe	Statewide Office	483126.65	208480	526990.42	67213.75	281449.02	27125.37	27125.37
Dan	Hegeman	Statewide Office	86436.9	7350	113422.21	1421.91	51488.5	0	0
David	Martin	Statewide Office	239.04	0	0	0	0	0	0
William	Eigel	Statewide Office	118851.01	41683.72	89783.72	7822.98	33858.26	0	0
Victor	Callahan	Statewide Office	484658.02	0	7732.32	595	17583.7	0	0
Jeanie	Riddle	Statewide Office	47462.61	600	20139.58	1381.35	31305.18	0	0
Susan	Montee	Statewide Office	1956.11	0.24	13.13	18	343.5	0	500000
Tommie	Pierson	Statewide Office	23691.97	0	25552.93	339.03	1860.96	0	0
Denny	Hoskins	Statewide Office	118858.06	22400	50495.64	9161.06	65643.92	0	0
Nick	Marshall	Statewide Office	12838.2	0	0	285	4334.4	0	0
Wanda	Brown	Statewide Office	2929.08	0	0	0	1565	0	0
Joe	Aull	Statewide Office	30.34	0	0	0	0	0	0
Maria	Chappelle-Nadal	Statewide Office	7852.32	0	1853.29	0	22034.1	0	0
Gary	Romine	Statewide Office	2063.56	0	133267.5	250	72705.42	0	0
Eric	Greitens	Statewide Office	178535.85	2.31	6270427.37	14012.5	6582941.48	0	0
Lauren	Arthur	Statewide Office	298077.5	20715	30870	5497.51	16853.9	0	10877.69
Caleb	Jones	Statewide Office	85410.79	0	0	0	55	0	0
Robert	Richardson	Statewide Office	48613.84	53.1	287.38	0	1535	0	0
Rob	Vescovo	Statewide Office	148037.28	15600	44250	22425.74	71127.13	0	0
John	Rizzo	Statewide Office	319576.34	53505.92	75105.92	15673.85	35835.57	0	0
John	Ashcroft	Statewide Office	512290.41	17676	182217.14	33667.21	97473.98	-511.5	900
Jay	Houghton	Statewide Office	0	0	39340	0	49952	0	0
Caleb	Rowden	Statewide Office	62945.83	36545.11	86325.11	9898.16	28503.15	0	0

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30 days after 2020 election filing reports: Statewide

Kaitlyn Schallhorn — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 23:27:34 +0000

Here are the filing reports 30 days after the 2020 election to statewide offices. You can scroll across the tables to see the total contributions, expenditures, and more for candidates seeking to represent the state. Data provided by the MEC.

Candidate First Name	Candidate Last Name	Office Sought	Money on Hand	Receipts This Period	Total Receipts This Cycle	Expenditures This Period	Total Expenditures This Cycle	Indebtedness This Period	Total Indebtedness This Cycle
Eric	Schmitt	Attorney General	232740.13	93900.69	646960.1	274555.96	1032531.41	0	0
Rich	Finneran	Attorney General	12411.98	28349.66	293558.79	92709.45	300109.54	0	24200
Mike	Parson	Governor	358103.49	491774	6168258.5	827053.29	5551114.44	5209.6	14477.7
Nicole	Galloway	Governor	13680.14	496942.63	3707570.94	863936.27	5435029.85	9727.83	9727.83
Jeremy	Gundel	Lieutenant Governor	142.48	0	0	0	0	0	0
Mike	Kehoe	Lieutenant Governor	209998.16	62375	2394468.22	37557.18	1823598.82	0	0
Yinka	Faleti	Secretary of State	19722.06	96076.44	981237.26	253237.84	957735.8	0	0
John	Ashcroft	Secretary of State	431238.39	29915.36	658958.18	53911.38	306389.76	-16093.66	46
Vicki	Englund	State Treasurer	2114.16	9953.4	222400.8	32339.96	200750.65	0	4000
Scott	Fitzpatrick	State Treasurer	77187.89	9150	694501.76	60997.6	613026.01	0	0
Kip	Kendrick	Statewide Office	100324.63	1700	52409.2	399.4	13774.29	0	0
Andrew	Koenig	Statewide Office	10123.68	19865	189381.52	48120.48	394515.18	0	0
Lauren	Arthur	Statewide Office	285561.4	10178.57	131397.69	59255.09	248710.7	0	10877.7
Caleb	Jones	Statewide Office	85480.79	0	0	5	10118	0	0
Robert	Richardson	Statewide Office	49861.46	27.36	1961.73	0	24177.95	0	0

Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Kaitlyn Schallhorn was the editor in chief of The Missouri Times from 2020-2022. She joined the newspaper in early 2019 after working as a reporter for Fox News in New York City.

Throughout her career, Kaitlyn has covered political campaigns across the U.S., including the 2016 presidential election, and humanitarian aid efforts in Africa and the Middle East.

She is a native of Missouri who studied journalism at Winthrop University in South Carolina. She is also an alumna of the National Journalism Center in Washington, D.C.

Contact Kaitlyn at kaitlyn@themissouritimes.com.

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This Week in Missouri Politics Column: What a night for Missouri Republicans

Scott Faughn — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:12:39 +0000

Nov. 3, 2020 was an amazing night for Missouri Republicans. It’s the kind of night that is about more than one candidate or one issue; it was the kind of night that speaks to the dominance of a brand.

There was another Nov. 3, one 28 years ago in 1992 when the Democratic Party started a 20 year run as the natural party of government in Missouri. Last night, the Republican Party, with supermajorities returned in the legislature and a full statewide slate, re-elected in landslides the natural party of government in the Show-Me State.

Gov.Mike Parson won by 17 percent, but let’s look a little deeper at the numbers.

Parson tripled the margin of victory from the 2016 governor’s race while seeing the top of the ticket drop 4 percent.

This against a very qualified and fully-funded opponent. And he did it with every dollar of his campaign and his PAC being disclosed. At this point, he is literally more transparent than the media covering him.

Nicole Galloway was qualified to be governor and is a good person. However, I will say that her campaign seemed a little bland. There was a DGA cookie cutter element to it. For instance, she never hit Parson on the legislation allowing Chinese companies to own more Missouri farmland. That attack has worked nearly everywhere it’s been tried.

I think they key point in the race was when Governor Parson tested positive for covid. His response with the videos was outstanding and probably put the race away at that point.

One thing about being the leader of a decimated party is that there is no one to challenge her as its leader. There is a Senate race coming up in two years that she still has first dibs on the nomination for. She has the ability to sit back and wait and see if former Gov. Eric Greitens enters that primary before she has to make her decision. If he does then that race will look a lot more appealing to democrats.

The biggest win of the night for the GOP was probably Congresswoman Ann Wagner’s re-election — and by a comfortable margin. Many had written this race off. Even the Cook Political Report moved it to Lean Democrat before Election Day. Her 7 percent win was almost an upset, and now she can remake that district to be even more Republican friendly.

Some, even my pal David Barklage, thought the House Republicans could lose more than a half dozen seats. However, they only lost one seat, proving their effectiveness and that maybe you probably shouldn’t hire a babysitter from Lee’s Summit. Those folks have a creepy look about them right now.

In the Senate, Andrew Koenig not only won, but won by nearly 10 percent. He was massively outspent. Hell, Don Draper even endorsed his opponent, but Koenig still won a race where many felt he was doomed. Look, the dude has personally knocked more doors than any elected official in Missouri politics. He earned it.

He also was able to pivot his message after the primary to being pro-police. Probably the most impactful endorsement was the St. Louis County Police Officer’s endorsement. He used it in everything, and it was the right message at the right time. It was also good for

Missouri Right to Life.

They caught some grief over how far-reaching the abortion bill was a couple years ago and thought Koenig would pay for it at the polls. He was hit for it all cycle, and won anyway, bigly.

Sen. Caleb Rowden is probably the only person on earth besides Norm Stewart who could have won that race. Every cycle, he is the underdog, and every cycle, he just wins. That could be the toughest election of his career, and that career could absolutely include the Governor’s Mansion.

You know, the only person I spoke to who predicted this out come was Andy Blunt. His projections were spot on — down to nearly the point.

The lone Democratic bright spot was Rep. Doug Beck holding SD1 in South County. God forbid a moderate white male who is supportive of the police gets nominated by the Democrats. Oh yeah, he will take the very competitive seat from Scott Sifton. Maybe the Democratic establishment should take note. Winning looks fun, maybe they should try it.

Speaking of remarkable feats, congrats to Rep. Dean Plocher on winning the House Floor Leaders race. He is in an incredible position. A very volatile Speaker means he will be at the center of every deal with the Governor’s Office and the Senate. And I have to say, his win is a bit of an upset. Congrats to a truly good guy on a good win. Also shout out to his wife Rebecca

Plocher, a true powerhouse couple. Moreover, in a time when politicians are vilified their relationship is a real example to others just entering politics.

Catch our Show Me Missourah episode in Franklin County with Tim Brinker and our old friend — okay, most of our friend —Dave Hinson. On Sunday, This Week in Missouri Politics will talk about all the highs and lows of the 2020 cycle.

Scott Faughn

Scott Faughn is the publisher of The Missouri Times, owner of the Clayton Times in Clayton; SEMO Times in Poplar Bluff; and host of the only statewide political television show, This Week in Missouri Politics.

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Kehoe wins full lieutenant governor term

The Missouri Times — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:40:03 +0000

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe won Tuesday’s election by a landslide, securing a full term in the lieutenant governor’s office.

Kehoe beat Kansas City Councilwoman Alissia Canady by more than 580,00 votes Tuesday night. From his victory party in Jefferson City, Kehoe thanked supporters and promised to continue working for Missouri.

“Thank you, Missouri. I am humbled and honored you have chosen me to continue serving as your Lieutenant Governor,” Kehoe said on social media. “I will work every day to maintain your trust and confidence and continue moving Missouri forward.”

Kehoe was appointed to the lieutenant governor position in 2018. He served in the Missouri Senate prior to his appointment, beginning in 2010. The latest filings showed $186,000 in his war chest, while his American Dream PAC boasted $450,000.

Canady was a member of the Kansas City Council from 2015 to 2019. She won the Democratic primary in August with 73 percent of the vote. Canady reported nearly $58,000 on hand.

While in office, Kehoe has focused on health care for seniors, veterans, and Missouri businesses. Canady has said she would work on early childhood education and affordable housing.

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2020 Missouri Election Coverage

The Missouri Times — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:13:26 +0000

From campaign trail profiles to finance reports to explainers on just what exactly is on the ballot, here is your one-stop-shop for all things 2020. Check back throughout the night as we keep you updated on all the races.

Join us as we travel around Missouri — checking in with candidates, voters, and labor groups — this week.

- #F150CampaignTour: The Missouri Times hits the 2020 campaign trail

As far as Missouri’s more contested elections, be sure to check out our recent breakdown of statewide, Senate, and House races.

In addition, you can scroll through our campaign finance spreadsheets. The latest data, gleaned from the Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC), is below.

This year, there are two ballot initiatives for Missouri voters to decide: term limits and redistricting. Check out our explainer for more on what’s at stake.

- Missouri to vote on term limits and ‘Cleaner Missouri’: What to know about 2020 ballot measures

More 2020 election coverage can be found on the 2020 Elections landing page.

12:03 a.m. update

The Missouri Times projects Amendment 3 passes.

11:10 update

The Missouri Times projects Caleb Rowden for SD 19, Sam Page for St. Louis County executive, and Ann Wagner for Missouri’s 2nd congressional district.

10:51 update

The Missouri Times projects Ann Wagner will win re-election to the 2nd congressional district.

10:45 update

The Missouri Times projects HD 20 for Bill Kidd.

The Missouri Times projects HD 35 for Keri Ingle.

The Missouri Times projects HD 70 for Paula Brown.

The Missouri Times projects HD 21 for Robert Sauls.

The Missouri Times projects HD 96 for David Gregory.

The Missouri Times projects HD 110 for Dottie Bailey.

The Missouri Times projects HD 98 for Shamed Dogan.

The Missouri Times projects HD 65 for Tom Hannegan.

The Missouri Times projects HD 135 for Betsy Fogle.

10:30 update

The Missouri Times projects HD 94 for Jim Murphy.

The Missouri Times projects HD 95 for Michael O’Donnell.

The Missouri Times projects HD 107 for Nick Schroer.

The Missouri Times projects HD 88 for Tracy McCreery.

10:18 update

The Missouri Times projects HD 106 for Adam Schnelting.

The Missouri Times projects HD 93 for Bridget Walsh Moore.

The Missouri Times projects HD 89 for Dean Plocher.

The Missouri Times projects HD 105 for Phil Christofanelli.

10:10 update

The Missouri Times projects SD 15 for Andrew Koenig.

9:39 update

The Missouri Times projects Donald Trump the winner of Missouri’s electoral votes.

9:35 update

The Missouri Times projects HD 6 for Ed Lewis.

9:30 update

The Missouri Times projects Mike Parson for governor, Mike Kehoe for lieutenant governor, Jay Ashcroft for secretary of state, Scott Fitzpatrick for treasurer, and Eric Schmitt for attorney general.

9:21 update

The Missouri Times projects SD 1 for Doug Beck, SD 17 for Lauren Arthur, and SD 23 for Bill Eigel.

9:15 update

The Missouri Times projects HD 2 for J. Eggleston

8:59 update

From the Cooper County clerk: As of now, Caleb Rowden has 5,707 (78.92 percent) to Judy Baker’s 1,524 (21.08 percent).

8:41 update

The Missouri Times projects SD 31 for Rick Brattin; SD 5 for Steven Roberts; and SD 9 for Barbara Washington.

8:30 update

The Missouri Times projects SD 27 for Holly Rehder.

8:12 p.m. update

The Missouri Times projects SD 33 for Karla Eslinger.

Uncontested Senate races

Seven Senate races were unopposed this election.

The winners of those races are:

SD 3: Elaine Gannon

SD 7: Greg Razer

SD 11: John Rizzo

SD 13: Angela Walton Mosley

SD 21: Denny Hoskins

SD 25: Jason Bean

SD 29: Mike Moon

Election Questions Answered

The Missouri Times spoke with election officials from three counties of varying populations facing similar challenges.

- Mail-in ballots, long lines, struggling poll workers: 3 election officials on 2020’s challenges

It is crucial that you know your rights when voting. Here are some common questions that the ACLU of Missouri has received from voters and can help you clear up any confusion you had about voting this year in Missouri.

- Do I need to mail my ballot in Missouri? 6 Election Day questions answered

Campaign Trail Mix

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When asked about eating on the campaign trail, Sen. John Rizzo hit the nail on the head: “In a tough race, it’s whatever you can get quickly and then get back in the field.”

But when Missouri candidates do find themselves with enough time to grab some grub on the road, what are their go-to options? From vegetables to fast food to fried bologna sandwiches, here’s a look at what some 2020 candidates are consuming on the trail this year.

- From gas station pizza to broccoli, here’s what Missouri politicians eat on the campaign trail

Missouri voters are invited to participate in a presidential poll in Jefferson City — by purchasing a cookie from Chez Monet in the Capitol.

Owner Joan Fairfax is running the restaurant’s presidential cookie poll this week. Customers can contribute by purchasing a red cookie in favor of President Donald Trump or a blue cookie for Vice President Joe Biden for $1. As of Wednesday, 77 votes had been cast, with Trump leading at 51 cookies.

- Buy a cookie, cast a vote: Chez Monet cooks up tasty Election Day poll

Money Problems

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With less than a week to go until Election Day, a PAC involved in the HD 106 race is the subject of a new complaint filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission.

The complaint alleged the Missouri section of Washington, D.C.-based Make Liberty Win PAC, the Missouri section of a Washington-based PAC, distributed literature promoting Republican Adam Schwadron’s campaign without disclosing the expense with the MEC.

- ‘Dark money’ complaint hits HD 106 race with week to go before election

Democratic attorney general candidate Rich Finneran paid delinquent personal property taxes last week, prompting political opponents to question whether he committed perjury after signing the candidate declaration form swearing he had paid all of his taxes to the state of Missouri.

- Did Finneran commit perjury? Democratic AG nominee faces pushback over delinquent taxes

Talking with TWMP

Curious about a candidate’s platform? Several have stopped by “This Week in Missouri Politics” to tout their candidacy. Check out episodes below, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more.

Rep. Doug Beck, candidate for SD 1

Sen. Andrew Koenig & Rep. Deb Lavender, candidates for SD 15

Gov. Mike Parson, gubernatorial candidate

Rep. Barbara Washington, candidate for SD 9

Sen. Bill Eigel, candidate for re-election to SD 23

Dr. David Lenihan, candidate for SD 1

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