Kraus’ website releases new video on military service
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Sen. Will Kraus released a new video on his campaign website today in which the candidate for Missouri Secretary of State “reflects on his military service.” Kraus, who has...
View ArticleKander announces United States Senate bid
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s Secretary of State and youngest elected statewide official in the country Jason Kander announced today he is running for United States Senate in 2016 against Republican...
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Twitter Interview: Catherine Hanaway, gubernatorial candidate
In an effort to provide more in-depth coverage of the ongoing political party conferences, The Missouri Times started conducting interviews on Twitter of prominent party figures. One of the first was...
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Parson being rumored for Governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As Republicans around the state begin to move forward after the death of State Auditor Tom Schweich they are gearing up for 2016, and speculation about those with undeclared...
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Koster responds to state audit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General and presumptive Democratic nominee for governor in 2016, Chris Koster, responded to an audit released today by the State Auditor’s office that was...
View ArticleWebber announces Senate bid
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Rep. Stephen Webber (D-Columbia), announced this morning that he is running for State Senate District 19 in 2016 to replace termed candidate for attorney general and Senate...
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Randles announcement likely coming next quarter
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Bev Randles may not have announced yet, but all signs indicate that the Sikeston-raised Chairwoman of the Missouri Club for Growth intends to become the only statewide-elected...
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Parson, Steelman visit TWMP
St. Louis, Mo. — A candidate for governor and a new University of Missouri System curator joined host Scott Faughn on a special Memorial Day episode of This Week In Missouri Politics. First, Sen. Mike...
View ArticleState senate campaigns begin to take form
The odd-numbered senate seats will be on the ballot in 2016, some safe and some sure to give a good political show down. Rated from the most contested to safest, here’s how each seat is looking: 19th...
View ArticleEnglund quietly securing spot in SD1 race
Saint Louis, Mo. — Former Democratic House member Vicki Englund is quietly moving to secure a spot in the race for state senate as she heads toward a likely general election fight against Republican...
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Ashcroft attacks Clinton ahead of visit
Saint Louis, Mo. — Secretary of State candidate Jay Ashcroft issued some strong words ahead of Hillary Clinton’s visit to St. Louis today. Ashcroft “When it comes to protecting our elections from...
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What’s Catherine Hanaway up to?
JOPLIN, Mo. – The first announced gubernatorial candidate has been making fewer waves than the first few months of her campaign, but maybe that’s because Catherine Hanaway has been hitting the trail...
View ArticleRandles announces LTG candidacy, pledges two terms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bev Randles, former chairman of the Missouri Club for Growth, has announced her official candidacy for lieutenant governor after months of an active exploratory committee. Randles, a...
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Pierson to seek LTG post
Saint Louis, Mo. — Rep. Tommie Pierson will forgo serving a final term in Jefferson City to run for Lt. Governor in a primary that may become more crowded than expected. Pierson Pierson, a Democrat...
View ArticleGreitens to tour Missouri in build-up to governor candidacy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Although Missouri businessman and former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens has yet to formally announced his candidacy for Governor, he appears to be doing everything but formally leap into...
View ArticleSchaefer subpoenas DHSS director for Planned Parenthood investigation
Columbia, Mo. — Missouri Republicans are moving full-steam-ahead into their investigation of Planned Parenthood and have subpoenaed the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, Gail...
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Judy Baker declares candidacy for treasurer
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Months of rumors have been confirmed as former state representative and congressional candidate Judy Baker filed paperwork to form her candidate committee to seek the Democratic...
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Rusty Black announces to replace Lair
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – Missouri’s 7th State House District may very possibly be held by another retired Republican teacher, as Rep. Mike Lair is term limited. Black Rusty Black, a longtime teacher and FFA...
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Questions raised over Hawley’s arguing of Hobby Lobby case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Josh Hawley, college professor and Republican candidate for attorney general, has been touring the state for well over a year speaking at Republican events and touting his...
View ArticleDGA, MRL clash over embryonic stem cell research
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Democratic Governors Association went on the offense today, this time attacking Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidates. The email: Is it 2006 again? Missouri Republicans...
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