Missouri Right to Life has published its candidate ratings including endorsements for the August primary. Though we’ve heard of some of these before, here they are now, all in one place.
The list breaks down federal races as well as statewide and legislative contests, giving ratings of candidates’ stances on abortion as well as specific nods.
The endorsements are largely Republican, though the group also endorsed Democrats that it rated as “pro-life” including picking some Dems over Republicans in General Assembly races.
The group also stayed out of a few races, making no endorsement.
The highlights:
- Endorsements in Congressional races: Todd Akin (R) and David Pentland (D) in the 2nd, John Wayne Tucker (R) in the 3rd, Jeff Parnell (R) in the 4th, Jacob Turk (R) in the 5th, Sam Graves (R) in the 6th, and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R) and Lyndon Bode (D) in the 9th. No endorsement in other congressional races.
- Republicans Kenny Hulshof and Sarah Steelman both got a nod in the gubernatorial race.
- Nothing in the Lieutenant Gov. race.
- Backing for Mitch Hubbard (R) for Sec. State.
- No decision in the State Treasurer or Attorney General races.
The full list is available here, including every state legislative contest.
