Nixon to head 2012 Missouri Democratic National Convention delegation

The Kansas City Star

Missouri Democrats on Saturday picked the final 19 delegates to their September national convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Delegates from all 114 counties gathered at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake of the Ozarks to do the job.

“Today, Missouri Democrats came together in a show of strength and organization," Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Mike Sanders said. "The State Convention is not only about electing delegates. It’s also a chance to demonstrate our support for candidates and fellow Democrats in 2012.

"The State Convention is a testament to our strength and determination. This is an important election year for everyone, and we are standing together.”

The list of delegates follows:

Missouri Democratic National Convention Delegation District Level National Convention Delegates

First Congressional District Thomas Applebaum Burton Boxerman Vernon Betts David Holmes Orlando Smith Mary Elizabeth Dorsey Carol Stoker Gwen Reed Patricia Bynes

Second Congressional District Tim Ryan Eric Gerber Kennard Curtis Amanda Kelley Alexis Miller Rowena Nieroda

Third Congressional District Jo Ann Karll Deborah Dubin Joan Barry Maureen Fauss Patrick Burke Sean Fauss John Maxwell Philip Barry

Fourth Congressional District Paula Willmarth Yvonne Reeves-Chong Karen Meador Manuel Ray Salas-Abarca Donald Long

Fifth Congressional District Sarah Starnes Rubou “Ruby” Alsous Corinne Michele Newman Shalonn ‘Kiki” Curls Scott Taylor Kelvin Walls Douglas Coe Alan Gray, II

Sixth Congressional District William “Bill” Caldwell Jeff Wright Robert “Bob” Saunders Barbara Womack Sharon Aring Theresa Ruiz-Garza

Seventh Congressional District Jim Hight Rayman Conrad Linda Powell-Bossi Frederick Doss Matthew Patterson

Eighth Congressional District Patricia “Pat” Allen Courtney Elizalde Emily Parker Gene Oakley Jim Scaggs

Ninth Congressional District Ted Farnen Matt Tharp Matthew Ageee Kristie Hilgedick Nancy Wilson Karen MillerPage | 2

19 At-Large Democratic National Convention Delegates First Congressional District Clement “Clem” Smith Jane Martha West LaDonna Applebaum

Second Congressional District Julio Cesar Castaneda Laura Castaneda

Third Congressional District Michael Evans Shane Cohn Jean Carnahan

Fourth Congressional District Clara Ichord Saundra Schwartz

Fifth Congressional District Doug Gray Alicia Bland

Sixth Congressional District Kieth Querry Charles F. Myers Rosalyn Curl

Seventh Congressional District Carrie Michelle Brauch Nikki ViSocky

Eighth Congressional District None Ninth Congressional District None

7 Democratic National Convention Alternates Dixie Burford- First Congressional District CT Sharp- Second Congressional District Kevin O’Malley- Second Congressional District Gary Otten- Third Congressional District Ollie Stewart- Third Congressional District Sallie Hodges- Third Congressional District Ollie Stewart- Third Congressional District Page | 3

Pledged Party Leader and Elected Officials (PLEO) Secretary of State Robin Carnahan State Treasurer Clint Zweifel Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster St. Louis City Mayor Francis Slay Kansas City Mayor Sylvester James, Jr. St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley Hazlewood Mayor Matthew Robinson State Senator Jolie Justus State Senator Robin Wright-Jones State Representative Elisa "Gail" McCann Beatty State Representative Stacey Newman Committeewoman Hila "Dutch" Newman Page | 4

Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials (UPLEO) Governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill Congressman William “Lacy” Clay Congressman Russ Carnahan Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II Former House Minority Leader Member Dick Gephardt Jackson County Executive and Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Mike Sanders St. Louis City Comptroller & Missouri Democratic Party Vice Chairwoman Darlene Green Kansas City Councilwoman and DNC Member Melba Curls Seventh Congressional District Vice Chair and DNC Member Doug Brooks Jackson County Committeewoman and DNC Member Sandra Querry Lafayette Township Committeeman and DNC Member Bob Levine St. Louis City Democratic Central Committee Chairman and DNC At-Large Member Brian Wahby

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