Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Democratic incumbent Clint Zweifel gave his acceptance speech just before midnight Tuesday, after a night of number watching in a close race with Republican challenger Cole McNary.
Democratic incumbent Clint Zweifel and Republican challenger Rep. Cole McNary faced off in the Nov. 6 election for the position of Missouri State Treasurer. As results came in Tuesday night, both candidates gathered with friends and family at St. Louis area watch parties. Initially, it was a tight race, but ultimately Zweifel declared victory and thanked his supporters just before midnight. "I think a lot of this illustrates hard work and investment in each other," Zweifel said. With 100 percent of the precincts counted early Wednesday morning, Zweifel had 50.3 percent of the vote and McNary had 45.5 percent of the vote. Zweifel tells Patch McNary did call him and concede Tuesday night. Both parties tell Patch they knew it would be a …
Bob Burns, a Democratic candidate for Missouri state representative, had to ask for the correct ballot when he noticed his name wasn't on it.
As his eyes scanned the electronic ballot before him, Bob Burns, Democratic candidate for Missouri state representative, noticed something strange. His name wasn’t on it. “They gave me the wrong ballot, and I caught that,” Burns said. “But what if I hadn’t caught it?” Follow Patch on Facebook for instant elections updates. All those hours campaigning, walking door-to-door, in the heat, in the cold, trying to defeat Tony Leech for the 93rd District seat in the state house of representatives—it would all be for nothing if Burns and the voters of his district were accidentally given the ballots for the 92nd District, as Burns was. The 92nd District covers Lemay and parts of Affton. “If I would lose a race over something like that, it would …
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With 91 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Proposition L looked poised to pass with 57 percent of the vote.
With 91 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Proposition L looked poised to pass with 57 percent of the vote. See previous coverage: The economic slowdown over the last three years has had a major effect on the St. Louis County Library system. The overall assessment of housing, commercial and retail properties—the library's tax base—decreased by 11 percent since 2008 as the circulation of library materials increased by 34 percent and programming attendance doubled. On Election day, voters will approve or deny Proposition L, a proposed 6-cent per $100 assessed valuation tax to benefit the library system, including $76.9 million in construction of new libraries, $12.7 million in existing building renovations and another $9 million …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Find your polling place, read a sample ballot, research the candidates and watch the results come in on November 6. Bookmark this page as we'll be updating from now until Election Day.
Welcome to your home for local November 2012 election news for Affton and Shrewsbury! Up-to-the-minute numbers will automatically be updated in the chart above. Check back with Affton-Shrewsbury Patch for constant updates as they become available. You'll have plenty of opportunities to comment on Patch stories. You can load your election day photo in our Pics & Clips Gallery. Tweet us a photo or thoughts @afftonpatch or talk to us on Facebook/AfftonPatch. You can also follow me on Instagram, at mehloakpatch. Bob Burns, Democratic candidate for the Missouri State Representatives seat in District 93, accidentally received the wrong ballot when he tried to vote this morning. “If I would lose a race over something like that, it would be …
With the election only one day away, it's time to fess up: Whether it's Akin, McCaskill, Spence, Nixon or someone else, which political ad will you be happy to see go?
You know the drill. The somber music plays in the background while a deep voice shares a fearful message about a candidate seeking election. Occasionally, a few seconds might be reserved afterward for an inspiring message from that candidate's challenger. These so-called attack ads have grown more prevalent as we've moved closer to the Nov. 6 election. In the U.S. Senate race, an ad from Rep. Todd Akin (R-Wildwood) contains a voice that connects Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) to President Barack Obama. The voice references McCaskill's support of the Affordable Care Act and her endorsement of the president in 2008. An ad from McCaskill takes a similar approach in connecting her opponent to the 2012 presidential campaign. The ad begins by …
With the election only one day away, it's time to fess up: Whether it's Akin, McCaskill, Spence, Nixon or someone else, which political ad will you be happy to see go?
You know the drill. The somber music plays in the background while a deep voice shares a fearful message about a candidate seeking election. Occasionally, a few seconds might be reserved afterward for an inspiring message from that candidate's challenger. These so-called attack ads have grown more prevalent as we've moved closer to the Nov. 6 election. In the U.S. Senate race, an ad from Rep. Todd Akin (R-Wildwood) contains a voice that connects Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) to President Barack Obama. The voice references McCaskill's support of the Affordable Care Act and her endorsement of the president in 2008. An ad from McCaskill takes a similar approach in connecting her opponent to the 2012 presidential campaign. The ad begins by …
Find the candidates, incumbents and issues that will affect Affton and Shrewsbury.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Nov. 6 general election is quickly approaching. Here's a list of candidates, reporters and pundits who are important to (and/or simply covering) races in St. Louis, Missouri.
The full Twitter list is available here. See anyone missing? Send me a tweet at@ryanmartin87.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Just more than 7 percent of participants said they had confidence the St. Louis area businessman would win in November.
With election day just over a week away, a survey of GOP officials, activists and voters reveals worries about chances for the party's candidate for the Governor's mansion. When asked, 'Which statewide candidate are you most confident will win in November,' and given choices in the races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Secretary of State and Attoney General, 55 point 6 percent selected Peter Kinder, running against Susan Montee for another term as Lt. Governor. Shane Schoeller, a State Representative running for Secretary of State against another State Representative, Jason Kander, was next at 22 point percent. The remaining candidates, Dave Spence, Ed Martin and Cole McNary, each received 7.4 percent. When survey …
janet tucker
1:48 am on Saturday, November 10, 2012
i sooo happy that they are ALL finished. more ›