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09.14.2009 10:11 am

Closed-door meeting? No problem, thanks to Rep. Carter, Twitter

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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ST. LOUIS — Don’t be surprised if the next time city Democratic leaders meet behind closed doors, they ask members to follow airplane take-off rules: Please stow all of your portable electronic devices.

Typically, when the St. Louis Central Democratic Committee…

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05.27.2009 1:51 pm

Democrat lawmakers from St. Louis host town hall tonight

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

JEFFERSON CITY — Want a chance to ask some of your elected officials about the recently completed legislative session? Tonight’s your chance.

St. Louis Democrats Chris Carter, TD El Amin, and Sen. Jeff Smith are hosting a town hall meeting tonight at…

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01.06.2009 4:52 pm

Outgoing Rep. Connie Johnson reflects on “passing the torch”

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State Rep. Connie Johnson, whose run for State Senate was thwarted by a residency challenge, today reflected on her final day in Jefferson City.

The St. Louis was Democrat was initially elected in 2000, putting her at the term limit for the…

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08.19.2008 3:38 pm

City Dems select new executive board

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

We’re a tad late on this, but the City’s Central Democratic Committee met last week to select a new executive board.City Dems logo

Several fresh faces were added to the committee after winning seats in the August 5 election, including: Blogger Antonio French (21st…

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08.08.2008 6:14 am

Virvus’ daughter overcomes ward split to win seat

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

While State Rep. Robin Wright-Jones was slugging it out with Rodney Hubbard for a Senate seat, an intense primary for her current job was quietly shaping up on the city’s near southside. Tishaura Jones

The winner in that contest was Tishaura O. Jones, who…

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08.06.2008 4:56 pm

Slay congratulates victors, offers thoughts on Senate race

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mayor Francis Slay gave a cyber-welcome to the newest members of the city’s delegation in the State House — Mike Colona, Tishaura Jones and Chris Carteron his web page today, and offered some insight into how the turnout may have…

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08.06.2008 12:03 pm

Young Carter sweeps twin bill, reclaims grandma’s seat

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lots of great story lines still emerging from last night’s primary. Chris Carter

One of them is this: Political legacy Chris Carter making a convincing entry into the family business, winning a State House seat and committeeman post by a wide margin.

Carter — grandson…

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07.28.2008 9:39 am

Connie Johnson backs Chris Carter as successor

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Though her own campaign was cut short, State Rep. Connie Johnson is still active in the political arena. Connie Johnson

Today, she announced a favorite in the race to succeed her: Chris Carter, the latest member of his family to seek elected office.

The…

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05.20.2008 6:15 am

Daly backs latest Carter to run for office

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Young Chris Carter, a Democrat seeking to represent northwest St. Louis in the State House, announced the support this week of Tax Collector Gregory F. X. Daly.

Chris, 26, is the latest of the Carter clan to seek office. His uncle, Greg,…

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