election 2008
Homeless Missourians Participate in Election 
There are 87,000 homeless people in Missouri. Some are able to register to vote at shelters, while others use the addresses of friends and family members. KBIA's Ashley Crimaldi, Lauren Foreman and Mike Bittner talk with some of Columbia's homeless voters to get their thoughts about this election season. Pictured left: Homeless voter George Nichols casts his first ballot on Election Day 2008.
Hulshof Casts Vote Republican gubernatorial candidate Kenny Hulshof voted at the Columbia Public Library with his wife and two daughters. KBIA's Meghan Freeman reports.
Actor Encourages Voter Participation Actor Matt Damon called in to the KBIA studios to encourage voters to head to the polls on Election Day. Damon supports Barack Obama for president but says he hopes all registered voters will cast their ballots regardless of whom they support. KBIA’s Catherine Wolf talked to Damon who was in Morocco filming a movie.
Governor's Race Candidate Profile: Kenny Hulshof Within weeks of Matt Blunt's decision to forgo the race for a second term as Missouri governor, Republican leaders began lining up behind Kenny Hulshof as the candidate most likely to beat Democrat contender, Jay Nixon. But the Ninth District U.S. Congressman from Columbia has trailed Nixon in the polls. Marshall Griffin takes a closer look at the GOP nominee for governor.
Governor's Race Candidate Profile: Jay Nixon Missouri voters have elected a Democrat to the office of state attorney general four times in the last 16 years. And it's been the same Democrat: Jay Nixon. On election day, Nixon hopes to ride that wave of popularity to the governor's mansion. In St. Louis, Matt Sepic profiles the Democratic nominee for governor.
Candidate Interviews: Ninth District Race The 9th District congressional seat is open because Kenny Hulshof decided not to seek re-election so he could run for governor. Democrat Judy Baker and Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer won their respective primaries and have been engaged in an often heated battle since. We invited both candidates in studio to talk about their campaigns and their plans if elected. We begin with Judy Baker.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Judy Baker. Click here to hear the entire conversation with Blaine Luetkemeyer.
Click the arrow above to view video of Judy Baker's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Click the arrow above to view video of Blaine Luetkemeyer's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Candidate Interviews: Governor's Race The candidates running for Missouri governor have very different ideas about how the office should be run. KBIA’s Robby Berlin sat down with Democrat Jay Nixon, Republican Kenny Hulshof, and Constitution Party candidate Gregory Thompson to talk about issues affecting the state, their plans if elected, and their experience. First democratic candidate Jay Nixon…
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Jay Nixon. Click here to hear the entire conversation with Kenny Hulshof. Click here to hear the entire conversation with Gregory Thompson.
Click the arrow above to view video of Jay Nixon's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view video of Kenny Hulshof''s in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view video of Gregory Thompson's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interviews: State Treasurer's Office The state treasurer seat is open this year due to Sarah Steelman's unsuccessful bid for governor. State Senator Brad Lager is campaigning on the Republican side and declined the request for an interview. Running for treasurer under the Democratic ticket is Clint Zweifel, a state representative from the St. Louis area. KBIA's Maureen McCollum talked with Zweifel about his campaign.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Clint Zweifel.
Click the arrow above to view video of Clint Zweifel's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interviews: Secretary of State's Office The Secretary of State’s office is one of six statewide offices up for re-election. We invited the candidates, Democrat Robin Carnahan, Republican Mitch Hubbard and Libertarian Wes Upchurch to come into the KBIA studios to talk about their campaigns, and their plans if elected. We begin with Mitch Hubbard.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Robin Carnahan. Click here to hear the entire conversation with Mitch Hubbard. Click here to hear the entire conversation with Wes Upchurch.
Click the arrow above to view video of Robin Carnahan's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view video of Mitch Hubbard's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view video of Wes Upchurch's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Attorney General Candidates Discuss Plans if Elected For the first time since 1992, Missourians will elect a new attorney general. Voters will decide between Democratic candidate Chris Koster and Republican Michael Gibbons. KBIA's Robby Berlin sat down with both candidates in studio to ask about their campaigns and their plans if elected. We hear first from Koster, then Gibbons.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Chris Koster. Click here to hear the entire conversation with Michael Gibbons.
Click the arrow above to view video of Chris Koster's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view video of Michael Gibbon's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interviews: Lieutenant Governor's Race The Lieutenant Governor's race pits Republican Peter Kinder against Democrat Sam Page. Page is a doctor turned politician. Kinder is the incumbent lieutenant governor. Both candidates joined KBIA's Robby Berlin in the studio to talk about their campaigns and their plans if elected.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the complete audio of our interview with Peter Kinder and here to hear the complete audio of our interview with Sam Page.
Click the arrow above to view video of Peter Kinder's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view video of Sam Page's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interviews: 24th District State Representative Republican Ed Robb and Democrat Chris Kelly are fighting for the 24th District Seat. We invited the candidates to come into the KBIA studios to talk about their campaigns, and their plans if elected. We begin with the incumbent, Ed Robb, and why he says he's running for re-election.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Ed Robb and click here to hear the entire conversation with Chris Kelly.
Click the arrow above to view video of Chris Kelly's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view video of Ed Robb's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interviews: 25th District State Representative Republican Ryan Asbridge and Democrat Mary Still are fighting for the 25th District Seat. We invited the candidates to come into the KBIA studios to talk about their campaigns, and their plans if elected. We begin with Mary Still and why she says her experience makes her well-suited to represent the 25 district.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Mary Still and click here to hear the entire conversation with Ryan Asbridge.
Click the arrow above to view video of Mary Still's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view video of Ryan Asbridge's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interviews: 21st District State Representative Democrat Kelly Schultz is running for the 21st District Seat against Republican Steve Hobbs. We invited the candidates to come into the KBIA studios to talk about their campaigns, and their plans if elected. Hobbs was unable to accommodate our request for an interview. We begin our conversation with Kelly Schultz by asking about her experience.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Kelly Schultz.
Click the arrow above to view video of Kelly Schultz's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interviews: 19th Senate District Democrat Chuck Graham has held the 19th District Senate seat since 2006. But this election, Graham is considered vulnerable. He’s being challenged by Republican Kurt Schaefer and Libertarian Chris Dwyer. The candidates joined us in the KBIA studios to talk about the issues, their campaigns and their differences. We begin with Graham why he says he’s running for re-election.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Chuck Graham and click here to hear the entire conversation with Kurt Schaefer. Click here to hear the entire conversation with Chris Dwyer.
Click the arrow above to view video of Chuck Graham's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Click the arrow above to view video of Kurt Schaefer's in-studio interview from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Candidate Interviews: 2nd District State Representative Incumbent Democrat Rebecca McClanahan and Republican Thom Van Vleck are the two candidates for Missouri’s Second District State Representative seat. KBIA’s Steve Weinman sat down with both candidates to talk about the election. We’ll begin with McClanahan and why she says her background makes her the right choice. Then, Van Vleck discussed the primary issues he plans to address if he wins the election.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the entire conversation with Rebecca McClanahan. Click here to hear the entire conversation with Thom Van Vleck.
MO to Vote on Financing of Storm Water Control Projects Missouri voters will decide how to finance future storm water control projects throughout the state. KBIA’s Tanya Sneddon explores the issue.
MO to Vote on Increase of Gambling Tax Missouri voters are considering a ballot measure that would remove the state’s gambling “loss limit” and increase the gambling tax. Supporters of the measure says this could generate millions of dollars for Missouri schools. But as with most ballot measures- there’s some disagreement. KBIA’s Robbie Berlin reports.
MO to Vote on Renewable Energy Requirement A November ballot measure would require Missouri’s investor-owned electric utilities to generate 15 percent of their electricity through renewable sources by 2021. Missouri’s three investor-owned utilities are divided in the responses to the proposal. KBIA’s Catherine Wolf takes a look at what the ballot measure would require if passed.
MO to Vote on English Only Amendment Most people in Missouri speak English. Currently, a state statute declares English the common language, but that has no legal bearing. In November residents will vote whether only English can be spoken at certian functions. KBIA's Maureen McCollum has more on both sides of the issue.
Hulshof Clinches GOP Gubernatorial Nomination Outgoing 9th District U.S. Representative Kenny Hulshof says that, after winning his primary battle against State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, he's ready to take his campaign for governor to every corner of Missouri. Sara Wittmeyer was at Hulshof's victory party Tuesday night in Columbia and has this report.
Click the arrow above to view video of Hulshof's primary election victory speech from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Two State Representative Seats Up for Election Two state district respresentative seats are up for election. The race for the 23rd district will be decided in Tuesday's primary. In the 25th district race, the democrat who wins in Tuesday's primary will face Republican Ryan Asbridge in the fall general election. . KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer introduces you to the candidates in this primary election special.
Two Boone County Seats to be Decided in the Primary Election Two races in Boone County are being determined by Tuesday's primaries. The seats for county assessor and a county commissioner will be filled by a Democrat….either a long-time incumbent or their challenger. KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer introduces you to the four candidates in this primary election special.
8/5/08 Hot Weather affects turnout at the polls...a look at the two republicans facing off in the gubernatorial primary... and Mr. Smith Talks to Washington. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.
Candidate Interview: (R) Ryan Asbridge, 25th District State Representative Ryan Asbridge is the only Republican running for 25th District State Representative... that means Asbridge will automatically go on to the general election. Voters will decide in Tuesday's primary which democrat will challenge him. Asbridge joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in-studio to talk about the race.
Ryan Asbridge joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in studio. Click the arrow above to view Part I of the video from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view Part II of the video with Ryan Asbridge from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Candidate Interview: (D) Sean Spence, 25th District State Representative Sean Spence is one of three democrats running for 25th District State Representative; there is one republican in the race. Spence joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Sean Spence joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in studio. Click the arrow above to view Part I of the video from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view Part II of the video with Sean Spence from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interview: (D) Mary Still, 25th District State Representative Mary Still is one of three democrats running for 25th District State Representative; there is one republican in the race. Still joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Mary Still joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in studio. Click the arrow above to view video from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interview: (D) Bob Pund, 25th District State Representative Bob Pund is one of three democrats running for 25th District State Representative; there is one republican in the race. Pund joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Bob Pund joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in studio. Click the arrow above to view video from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Candidate Interview: (D) Stephen Webber, 23rd District State Representative Stephen Webber is one of two democrats running for 23rd District State Representative. He joined KBIA's Janet Saidi in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Stephen Webber joined KBIA's Janet Saidi in studio. Click the arrow above to view Part I of the video from KBIA's YouTube channel
Click the arrow above to view Part II of the video with Stephen Webber from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interview: (D) Cande Iveson, 23rd District State Representative Cande Iveson is one of two democrats running for 23rd District State Representative. She joined KBIA's Janet Saidi in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Cande Iveson joined KBIA's Janet Saidi in studio. Click the arrow above to view video from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Candidate Interview: (D) Tom Shauwecker, Boone County Assessor Tom Shauwecker is one of two democrats running for Boone County Assessor. He joined KBIA's Maureen McCollum in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Tom Shauwecker joined KBIA's Maureen McCollum in studio. Click the arrow above to view the video from KBIA's YouTube channel
Candidate Interview: (D) Barb Bishop, Boone County Assessor Barb Bishop is one of two democrats running for Boone County Assessor. She joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Barb Bishop joined KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer in studio. Click the arrow above to view Part I of the video from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Click the arrow above to view Part II of the video with Barb Bishop on KBIA's YouTube Channel.
Candidate Interview: (D) Sid Sullivan, Boone County Commissioner - Southern District Sid Sullivan is one of two democrats running for Boone County Commissioner- Southern District. He joined KBIA's Maureen McCollum in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Sid Sullivan joined KBIA's Maureen McCollum in studio. Click the arrow above to view Part I of the video from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Click the arrow above to view Part II of the video with Stephen Sullivan from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Candidate Interview: (D) Karen Miller, Boone County Commissioner - Southern District Karen Miller is one of two democrats running for Boone County Commissioner- Southern District. She joined KBIA's Maureen McCollum in-studio to talk about the upcoming primary.
Karen Miller joined KBIA's Maureen McCollum in studio. Click the arrow above to view video from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Profile of Missouri's Governor Race Voters in Missouri go the polls Tuesday to select party nominees for statewide and local offices.
Republicans are being asked to choose between two candidates for governor who both cast themselves as fiscal and social conservatives.
But while Kenny Hulshof and Sarah Steelman agree on many issues, there are a few where they differ.
In Jefferson City, Marshall Griffin takes a closer look.
Profile of Missouri's Attorney General Race Four Missouri lawyers are competing to be the Democratic candidate for Attorney General in Tuesday's primary election.
The candidates have similar ideas on how to protect Missourians from crime and consumer fraud. But the four are coming at the race from very different perspectives.
Missouri Public Radio’s Sylvia Maria Gross reports.
7/29/08 A teacher (B.J. Hill, pictured left) is walking across the country gathering comments to present to the next President.. and another installment of "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington." Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.
7/22/08 Voter voices from a 9th District Congressional debate at Stephens College...and another installment of "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington." Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer
7/15/08 The Race for the 9th Series continues with profiles of Tamara Millay and Justin Johnson...and, "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington."
Web Extra: Click here to hear the complete audio from the Republican candidates running for the 9th Congressional District during a debate at Stephens College, and here to hear from the Democrats.
7/8/08 A profile of two Ninth District Congressional candidates: Lyndon Bode and Bob Onder ...and "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington."
7/1/08 Ninth District Series continues profiling Blaine Luetkemeyer and Ken Jacob...and "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington."
6/24/08 Profiling 9th District U.S. Rep candidates Danie Moore and Steve Gaw ... and, "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington" about baseball and politics.
6/17/08 Profiling Judy Baker and Brock Olivo, two of the 9th District U.S. Rep candidates ... and, "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington."
6/10/08 A preview of the 9th District U.S. Rep race ... and, "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington" about the Vice Presidency.
