Tag: Missouri news
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Derges resignation only irregular officeholder transition in Missouri for July 2022
In July, there was one irregular officeholder transition in Missouri for offices within Ballotpedia’s coverage scope. We define irregular officeholder transitions as transitions that occur due to resignation, death, appointment, or winning of a special election in positions such as a state executive office, a seat in the General Assembly, or a non-district judgeship. Missouri…
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Seven Missourian candidates completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection Survey since July 17
Below are a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey since July 17. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article. Bryce Lockwood is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Missouri’s 7th Congressional District and the Democratic primary is…
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FEC data shows Schmitt leading in fundraising, Hartzler in spending in Missouri’s Republican U.S. Senate primary
Based on figures released this month by the Federal Election Commission, five candidates in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Missouri have raised at least $1 million. Their fundraising totals were as follows: Attorney General Eric Schmitt: $3.64 million U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler: $3.45 million State Sen. Dave Schatz: $2.31 million Former Gov. Eric…
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Signature verification deadline for Missouri top-four ranked-choice voting initiative is August 9
In Missouri, there are two citizen-initiated measures pending signature verification. One would enact an electoral system combining top-four primaries and ranked-choice voting for general elections. The other proposal would legalize marijuana in the state. The state must verify whether enough signatures have been collected by August 9. The electoral system initiative would replace partisan primaries…
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Missouri’s average gas price falls to $3.90
As of July 29, Missouri’s average gas price according to AAA was $3.90 for regular gas, which was below the national average of $4.26. Gas prices fell from the previous week’s average of $4.10 and were below the June average of $4.58. On July 29, 2021, the state’s average price was $2.85. Joplin was the…
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A look at Missouri’s upcoming state legislative primaries and beyond
Thirty-five of the 132 Missouri state legislators who filed for re-election—13 Democrats and 22 Republicans—will face challengers in the upcoming Aug. 2 primaries, the largest number since at least 2014. More incumbent Missouri legislators are facing challengers in the upcoming Aug. 2 primaries than at any point since at least 2014. Thirty-five incumbents running for…
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Four Missourian candidates completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection Survey since July 14
Below are a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey since July 14, 2022. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article. Alan Green is running for Missouri State Auditor and the Democratic primary is on Aug. 2. Here’s how Green responded…
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Missouri’s average gas price falls to $4.18
As of July 20, Missouri’s average gas price according to AAA was $4.18 for regular gas, which was below the national average of $4.47. Gas prices fell from the previous week’s average of $4.37 and were below the June average of $4.66. On July 20, 2021, the state’s average price was $2.84. Joplin was the…
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Voters in St. Louis, Missouri, will decide on two ballot measures on August 2
On August 2, voters in St. Louis, Missouri, will decide on two ballot measures – Proposition F and Proposition S. St. Louis Proposition F would amend the city’s charter to increase the maximum fine for violations of ordinances regarding environmental conditions, such as dumping waste and debris and prohibited refuse, from $500 to $1,000. On…
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Twenty-one candidates running in U.S. Senate primary in Missouri
Twenty-one candidates are running in the Republican Party primary for U.S. Senate in Missouri on August 2, 2022. Eric Greitens, Vicky Hartzler, and Eric Schmitt have led in media attention, endorsements, and polling. Incumbent Roy Blunt (R), who was first elected in 2010, announced on March 8, 2021, that he would not seek election to…