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01.06.2009 4:52 pm

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

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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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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08.29.2008 4:55 pm

5th District recount fight draws big legal names: White, Rosenblum

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

This could be the talk of the St. Louis Bar Association’s next meeting.

Two of the biggest legal names in the area sat opposite one another today in a court hearing for a suit brought by State Rep. Rodney Hubbard, who…

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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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05.28.2008 11:35 am

It’s official: Nixon alone in Dem primary

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jay Nixon can start planning his victory party — for August, at least.

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan certified the primary ballot this week, tossing off the token opposition Nixon faced for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Democrat Daniel Carroll from Shelby County…

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05.27.2008 9:44 am

Primary cut: Ballot certification due today

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The end of the holiday weekend could also be the end of the line for some potential candidates in Missouri.

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is due to certify the August ballot today, which has already suffered some casualties since filing began…

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05.21.2008 6:14 am

Globe-trotting candidate fields residency complaint

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A candidate’s time abroad has sparked a residency complaint from his opponent.

Robert Stelzer is part of a crowded Democratic field vying to replace State Rep. Mike Daus, a victim of term limits, in the south St. Louis district that lies roughly…

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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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05.16.2008 5:20 pm

Connie Johnson: Life goes on

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

State Rep. Connie Johnson, who was tossed off the State Senate ballot this week, told supporters today that her future is uncertain.

“I am sure you know by now that the trial court ruled to remove my name from the ballot…

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05.15.2008 6:17 am

Judge rules Connie Johnson tossed from the ballot

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

State Rep. Connie Johnson does not meet the residency requirements to run for Senate in the 5th District and should be removed from the ballot, a judge has ruled.

Judge Douglas Long’s ruling chided Johnnson for attempting “at the eleventh hour, to cloud the strong…

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