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06.09.2008 2:15 pm

Outgoing schools chief Bourisaw backs Wright-Jones

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

State Senate hopeful Robin Wright-Jones today announced the support of outgoing schools superintendent Diana Bourisaw.

“I support Robin Wright-Jones for her support of public education and the St. Louis public schools,” Bourisaw said in a release from the campaign. “These are challenging…

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…

05.12.2008 10:46 am

So far, only lawyers are winners in Connie Johnson case

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After a lengthy court session, a special judge is poised to issue a ruling this week on whether State Rep. Connie Johnson should stay on the State Senate ballot.

As reported in the Post-Dispatch, court documents and other records suggest that Johnson had…

05.09.2008 1:34 pm

Connie Johnson case underway

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

With Judge Douglas Long of Pulaksi County presiding, the case to decide whether State Rep. Connie Johnson can stay on the State Senate ballot got under way this morning in the Carnahan Courthouse downtown.One of Johnson’s two rivals from within…

05.09.2008 8:40 am

Connie Johnson’s court date is a definite maybe

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A judge is due to hear arguments today on State Rep. Connie Johnson’s eligibility for the State Senate, but whether those proceedings will actually take place remains to be seen.

As reported in the Post-Dispatch, court documents and other records suggest that…

05.05.2008 10:51 am

Another judge bows out of Connie Johnson case

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

State Rep. Connie Johnson will get yet another judge in the case to decide whether she can stay on the ballot.

Johnson is fending off a lawsuit from State Rep. Robin Wright-Jones — one of two Democrats running against her for the 5th District…

05.01.2008 6:14 am

Judge won’t dismiss Connie Johnson suit — or himself

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A city judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss a suit challenging State Rep. Connie Johnson’s eligibility to run for Senate.

One of Johnson’s Democratic rivals, State Rep. Robin Wright-Jones, has sued to kick Johnson off the ballot, accusing her of living outside…

04.28.2008 12:42 pm

Connie Johnson: I will be vindicated

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

State Rep. Connie Johnson - facing a lawsuit targeting her place on the ballot - held a defiant news conference this morning, putting her opponents on notice that she intends to be around for the August primary.

“I am flattered by their…

04.24.2008 11:15 am

Johnson finds no loyalty among lawyers

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Earlier this month, State Rep. Connie Johnson announced that, in solidarity with ousted Fire Chief Sherman George, she would not accept an endorsement from the firefighters’ union, which Johnson accused of helping push the chief out.

During George’s prolonged fight with City…

04.23.2008 4:12 pm

Connie Johnson’s residency challenged in court

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

One of State Rep. Connie Johnson’s rivals for State Senate has filed a court motion seeking to remove her from the ballot

The Post-Dispatch reported earlier this month that Johnson, a St. Louis Democrat, rented out her home in the city’s North…