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Springfield, Ill. (IRN) – Republicans are set to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives after an election night that saw sweeping change nationwide, with many Democratic campaigns ending in defeat.
(KMOX) — Both open Senate seats in Illinois and Missouri were nabbed by Republicans. more
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republican Rep. Roy Blunt is being promoted to the U.S. Senate.more
JEFFERSON CITY, (KMOX) — Libertarian candidate, Jonathan Dine is a personal trainer, has an 18 month old daughter, has no experience in politics and is running for the U.S. Senate. more
(KMOX) — A poll commissioned by Robin Carnahan and another by Fox News show the Democrat gaining a bit of ground.more
Updated 2:30 p.m. (KMOX) — Missouri Democrats claim a letter dating back to his days as Secretary of State, show Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Blunt hired an illegal.
Blunt’s campaign has fired back, saying he was simply trying to help a constituent.more
LAKE OZARK , MO. (AP) - Missouri’s leading Senate candidates clashed Friday over the economy, with Republican Roy Blunt calling the economic stimulus “a huge waste of money” that benefited a business run by Democratic hopeful Robin Carnahan’s brother.
KANSAS CITY (KMOX) – For the past 20 months, Missouri voters have witnessed an all-out, no-holds-barred slugfest to determine who will replace Kit Bond in the U.S. Senate. The political bloodbath continued at the candidates’ first debate Thursday, the only one of this election cycle to be televised. more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republican Roy Blunt says he raised $2.4 million during the past quarter for his U.S. Senate campaign.more
Robin Carnahan — Democratic
Robin Carnahan is Missouri’s Secretary of State. She was first elected to the office in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. Carnahan is a fifth generation Missourian, who grew up in Rolla, Missouri, and graduated from Rolla High School.
Roy Blunt — Republican
In 1984, Roy Blunt was elected Missouri’s 32nd Secretary of State. Then Blunt served as an educator for several years before being elected to Congress in 1996. Blunt has held that position for seven terms. Blunt is a fifth generation Missourian, born in Niangua, Missouri.
Jonathan Dine — Libertarian
Jonathan Dine decided to run for U.S. Senate because he believes the current Senators are to secluded in Washington D.C. and are out of touch with Americans. Dine believes Government’s role must be limited to protection of our lives, liberty, and property.
Jerry Beck — Constitution
Jerry Beck served four years as a United States Marine before returning to college and the workforce. Beck is a member of the National Rifle Association and is a firm believer in our gun rights. Beck was born in Novelty, Missouri.more
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