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Mo. Republicans choose Jason Smith for 8th District Congress race

Associated Press — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:37:41 +0000

Missouri Republicans have chosen a young state lawmaker promising a "fresh approach" as their candidate to replace former Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson.

State GOPers make their case for US House seat

Jacob McCleland — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:09:48 +0000

The Republicans who hope to replace Jo Ann Emerson in the U.S. House of Representatives stressed their conservative credentials while trying to differentiate themselves in a crowded field at a voter forum in Cape Girardeau Thursday night.

Before taking the stage, the 12 candidates worked the room, grinning from ear-to-ear, shaking hands and making small talk. About 300 people filled the Concourse building, but the candidates honed in on those wearing red, white and blue ribbons.

GOP possibles line up to fill Emerson's US House seat

Jacob McClelland — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:47:00 +0000

Southern Missouri Republicans are jockeying for their shot at Jo Ann Emerson’s seat in the US House.

Luetkemeyer wins re-election to US House in 3rd District

Olga Khrustaleva and Alex Olgin and Katarina Sostaric — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:45:19 +0000

In Jefferson City, US Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer celebrated his re-election, as he received just under 70% of the popular vote in the 3^rd Congressional District. He says the toughest part of this election was getting his name out in the new part of his district.