Hartzler breezes to victory
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, a first-term Republican, easily defeated Democratic challenger Teresa Hensley in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District race on Tuesday.
Jacob Turk
Hartzler ahead in early voting
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, a first-term Republican, took an early lead this evening in her race against Democrat Teresa Hensley in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District.
Akin rally draws nearly as many protestors as supporters
At Union Station, Gingrich once again speaks out for Senate candidate
PACs help Cleaver lead in fundraising
Federal Election Commission figures through July 18 show Rep. Emanuel Cleaver has outraised opponent Jacob Turk by a rough 4-1 margin this election cycle.
Are Missouri GOPers fired up?
Uh, yea!
Missouri GOP ticket heading for Lee's Summit
Big rally set for Tuesday
For the fourth time, Turk will face Cleaver
Republican Jacob Turk will face incumbent U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver — for the fourth time — in this November’s 5th Congressional District …
Here comes Jerry Nolte. State rep to run for MO's 5th Congressional District
Nolte joins GOP fray that includes Jacob Turk in bid to unseat Cleaver
Lawmakers reshape map of Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY | After three months of cartographic confusion and power politics, Missouri lawmakers have redrawn the state’s congressional map.
Week displays the two sides of Cleaver
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Cleaver wins, but gets voters’ angry message
Emanuel Cleaver II was one of the few Democratic incumbents not swamped by Tuesday’s Republican tidal wave.
AP declares winners in Midterm Election
The Associated Press has released election results and announced several winners in area races.
Skelton falls to Hartzler
Vicky Hartzler — taking advantage of central Missouri’s anger toward and distrust of government — decisively upset 34-year U.S. House veteran Ike Skelton on Tuesday. With all precincts reporting, unofficial results showed Hartzler with 113,500 votes, or just …
Longtime U.S. Rep Ike Skelton falls to Vicky Hartzler
Vicky Hartzler — taking advantage of central Missouri’s anger toward and distrust of government — decisively upset 34-year U.S. House veteran Ike Skelton on Tuesday.
Hartzler upsets Skelton in Missouri’s 4th District
Vicky Hartzler — taking advantage of central Missouri’s deep anger and distrust of government — decisively upset 34-year House veteran Ike Skelton on Tuesday.
For the third time, Turk tries to unseat Cleaver in 5th Congressional District
If voters in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District don’t know of Jacob Turk, it’s not from his lack of trying.
Recommendations for Missouri’s top races
Voters should choose experienced candidates who offer a pragmatic approach
Three challengers seek to topple Cleaver in 5th District
If anyone knows how tough it will be to defeat Emanuel Cleaver II next month, it’s Jacob Turk.
Palin puts personal spin on abortion issue
Sarah Palin told a Kansas City audience Monday night that she knows what it’s like to “lose hope†when confronted with the impending birth of a special-needs child.
Hartzler will face Skelton in 4th Congressional District race
Emerging from a pack of nine Republicans, Vicky Hartzler will face off against veteran U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District race in the November general election.
The Star’s recommendations for Missouri’s Aug. 3 congressional primaries
The many national challenges — a still-struggling economy, too few jobs, rising health insurance costs, two wars and continued terrorism threats — have attracted a bevy of candidates for Missouri’s congressional races. The retirement of U.S. Sen. Kit …
Missouri’s 5th Congressional District: A look at the candidates
Jacob Turk is trying for a third chance to take Emanuel Cleaver’s U.S. House seat from him in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District.
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