Politics & Government
2012 St. Charles Election Guide
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will affect St. Charles and St. Charles County.
As we look ahead to November’s elections, St. Charles Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near.
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Local Races
St. Charles County Council District #6 Incumbent , Democrat, will face St. Charles City Councilman Michael Klinghammer, Republican, in November.
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State House of Representative Candidates:
The map was redrawn for the State House districts this year.
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District 65: Republican Anne Zerr, incumbent in the 18th district, will face John R Alsup, Libertarian, in November.
District 106: Republican , incumbent in 15th district, will face Democrat Tom Fann.
District 105: Republican Mark Parkinson, incumbent in 16th district, will face Democrat in November.
Local Issues
Statewide Candidates
U.S. Senate
Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidates
- Todd Akin
Libertarian Candidate
- Johnathan Dine
Claire McCaskill's bid for re-election will be closely watched by the entire nation in part because of her close ties to President Obama's 2008 campaign.
U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (R-Wildwood)
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Congress
Redistricting brought on by the latest Census results has eliminated one of Missouri's congressional districts.
U.S. Representative in Congress, 2nd District
Republican Party
- Ann Wagner
Democratic Party
- Glenn Koenen
Libertarian Party
- Bill Slantz
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U.S. Representative in Congress, 3rd District
Republican Party
- Blaine Luetkemeyer
Democratic Party
- Eric C. Mayer
Libertarian Party
- Steven Wilson
Missouri Governor
Republican Candidates
Democratic Candidates
Libertarian Candidates
Lieutenant Governor
Republican Candidates
Democratic Candidates
Libertarian Party
- Matthew Copple
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Secretary of State
Republican Candidates
Democratic Candidates
- Jason Kander
Libertarian Candidate
- Cisse W. Spragins
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State Treasurer
Republican Candidate
Democratic Candidate
Libertarian Party
- Sean O'Toole
Attorney General
Republican Party
Democratic Party
- Chris Koster
Libertarian Party
- Dave Browning
State issues
Candidates, if you have not completed an election profile, please email editor Kalen Ponche at kalen.ponche@patch.com.
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