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Akin Makin’ Comeback Plans

Todd Akin is back in the public eye and he’s not ruling out a political comeback. It’s been nearly six months since Akin lost Missouri’s U.S. Senate race amid widespread criticism of his comments about […]

2013/04/28

Illinois G.O.P. Chief Under Fire

The Illinois Republican Party central committee has canceled a meeting in which it was to consider firing party chair Pat Brady. Some committeemen wanted to oust Brady because of his support for gay marriage. Jim […]

2013/03/11

President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. (Getty Images/Luke Sharrett and Joe Raedle)

Election Day 2012: Constant Coverage

Election Day 2012 coverage updated continuously throughout the day and night.

2012/11/06

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) speaks to supporters during an election night party November 6, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. McCaskill defeated Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) for the Missouri U.S. Senate seat. (Getty/Whitney Curtis)

McCaskill Wins Closely-Watched Senate Race

It was a race that drew national attention, less for debates over policy and more for the gaffes that accompanied it.

2012/11/06

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (R) receives a hug from supporter Nick Robinson before delivering his victory speech during a watch partyat the Pageant Theater in St. Louis on November 6, 2012.  UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Nixon Tops Spence In Gubernatorial Race

The race focused almost entirely on economic issues with each candidate claiming to be the better man to lead the Missouri economy.

2012/11/06

Mo Lt. Gov Peter Kinder stumping in Chesterfield

Kinder Wins Third Term As Missouri Lt. Governor

Just one Missourian has won the office three times, Democrat Frank Gaines Harris who started his service as lieutenant governor in 1933.

2012/11/06

Missouri Treasurer Clint Zweifel  (UPI/Bill Greenblatt)

Zweifel Tops McNary In Treasurer Reelection Bid

Although the candidates raised similar amounts of money during the quarterly reporting period, Zweifel started with a substantially larger base.

2012/11/06

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Wagner Wins In Second Congressional District

Wagner cruised to an expected win over Democrat Glenn Koenen after building up a large fundraising advantage in Missouri’s 2nd district.

2012/11/06

St. Louis Police

Voters OK Prop A, Give St. Louis Control Of Police

A century-and-a-half after St. Louis gave up control of its police department, the city is getting it back.

2012/11/06

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Missouri Voters Again Reject Tobacco Tax Increase

Missouri voters have rejected a measure that would have sharply increased the state’s lowest-in-the-nation tobacco tax.

2012/11/06

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