STATE rep. 10TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Linda Witte

No response received.

Edwin Lockwood

Incumbent • No

Age • 47

Home • Kingdom City

Occupation • Regulatory affairs manager

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.molockwood.com

What is your highest level of education?

Bachelor of Science

What are your three priorities?

1. Economy and jobs creation

2. State budget - funding of needed programs, cutting wasteful spending

3. Education

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Founded and grew successful business. I have 25 years management experience. Successful career mediating between clients and regulatory agencies. Teaching experience at the high school and college levels.

STATE rep. 10TH DISTRICT

Republican

Jay D. Houghton

No response received.

Dudley Michael Duke

No response received.

STATE rep. 10TH DISTRICT

Constitution

Josh Allum

No response received.

STATE rep. 11TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Steve Emert

Incumbent • No

Age • 58

Home • Moscow Mills

Occupation • Florist, owner, Troy Flower and Gift Shop

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • steveforstate.com

What is your highest level of education?

High school diploma

What are your three priorities?

1. Full funding of education and social programs.

2. Create long-term living wage jobs.

3. Generate income for the state by cutting entitlement programs and closing tax loopholes for large corporations and the wealthy, making them responsible for their fair share of this tough economic burden.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Being in business for the last 35 years dealing with the public in their best and worst of times has helped me understand the difference between right and wrong and the difference between doing what is right versus what is easy. I do understand you cannot simply cut your way to economic recovery. Legislators must find ways to create jobs and revenue for the state and stop cutting programs that can least afford the cuts.

Ed Schieffer

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 60

Home • Troy

Occupation • State representative, state of Missouri

Political experience • State representative, 11th District, 2007-present

Website • www.elected11thmorep.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.S., SIU-Edwardsville, education

What are your three priorities?

1. Keep improving infrastructure for economic growth.

2. Support new industry and commercial growth.

3. Continue to support public education.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Graduate of Troy Buchanan High School, B.S. in secondary education NMSU (Truman) in speech, drama, English and political science and master's from SIU-Edwardsville. I have taught high school and middle school and been a real estate broker and instructor. Elected to state Legislature. Served on rural development, ag policy, appropriations for administration and joint oversight transportation committees. NRA life member, endorsed by Missouri Right to Life, COPE, MNEA, and Tri-County Labor.

STATE rep. 11TH DISTRICT

Republican

Michael R. "Mike" Clynch

Incumbent • No

Age • 52

Home • Moscow Mills

Occupation • Sales and marketing consulting, KFAV FM and KWRE AM radio

Political experience • Alderman, 2nd Ward, Moscow Mills, 2007-2008; mayor, Moscow Mills, 2008-2010

Website • www.mikeclynch.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.A. education, Lindenwood University.

What are your three priorities?

1. Jobs and economic development. Lincoln County has very high unemployment. I will work locally and in Jefferson City to retain current businesses and recruit new ones.

2. Fiscal responsibility. We have some difficult years ahead. We must be diligent in our use of taxpayer funds.

3. Direct leadership. We must do what is right, not what is popular. That requires honest leaders.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have served as an alderman and mayor. I have served on two regional planning committees and on Congressman Akin's Ed. Advisory Committee. I was a public school teacher for 25 years, as well as my church's admin. council chairman and vice-chairman. I am also an usher, greeter and liturgist at my church in Troy. I have served on two committees in the Troy School District as well.

STATE rep. 12TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Richard Trueba

Incumbent • No

Age • 72

Home • St. Peters

Occupation • Retired, TWA

Political experience • Road commissioner, Tewksbury, Mass., 1971-1976; selectman, Tewksbury, Mass., 1977-1983.

What is your highest level of education?

Graduate, New England Aerotech.

What are your three priorities?

1. We need to be creating new jobs and technologies.

2. I feel that skilled job training and higher education are very important.

3. I also feel the new crisis will be to preserve, explore and conserve clean water.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I was elected and served in town government for 12 years in Tewksbury, Mass. I was a road commissioner for six years. For another six years, I was one of a five-member board of selectman whose responsibility was to oversee and govern the departments of public works, police and fire.

STATE rep. 12TH DISTRICT

Republican

Douglas A. Funderburk

No response received.

STATE rep. 13TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Vicki Boedeker

No response received.

STATE rep. 13TH DISTRICT

Republican

Chuck Gatschenberger

No response received.

STATE rep. 14TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Kyle Meadows

Incumbent • No

Age • 24

Home • St. Peters

Occupation • Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.kylemeadows2010.com

What is your highest level of education?

B.A., St. Xavier University

What are your three priorities?

Fighting for fiscal discipline in Jefferson City.

Dedicated to putting Missourians back to work and restoring our economy.

Working to improve our educational system so our children will have the skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I was active in the YMCA Youth in Government Program.

I was involved with the Executive Branch Leadership Institute.

I was a leader in student government programs.

I received a bachelor's degree in political science.

I have an understanding of what's important to the people of my district and my common-sense approach will work well in representing those important issues.

STATE rep. 14TH DISTRICT

Republican

Kathie Conway

Incumbent • No

Age • 55

Home • St. Charles

Occupation • Investigator

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • kathieconway4rep.com

What is your highest level of education?

B.S., Western Illinois University

What are your three priorities?

1. Missouri state sovereignty.

2. Parental rights.

3. Fiscally responsible government.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am 55 years old, a property owner, mother of an 18-year-old, married, small-business owner and taxpayer. I believe the founders intended "citizen governance." I feel I bring common sense to the office. I pledge to not run for higher office, but to leave when term-limited and live under the laws I helped pass.

STATE rep. 15TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Paul Woody

Incumbent • No

Age • 30

Home • St. Charles

Occupation • Attorney

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.woodyforstaterep.com

What is your highest level of education?

J.D. from the St. Louis University School of Law

What are your three priorities?

1. To legislate based on common sense rather than blind allegiance to a partisan position. This means working with whoever has ideas that help St. Charles, regardless of party affiliation.

2. To strengthen our communities through job creation by promoting "green" industry and investments in small businesses.

3. To end the "no rules, no limits" style of politics currently in place in Jefferson City by reinstating strong, effective ethics regulations applicable to all elected officials.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I served as a policy and communications adviser in the governor's office and for members of the Missouri House working with both parties to promote sound legislation. I'm an attorney representing families and small businesses, and assisting them in resolving conflicts. I'm a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteer with SIDS Resources, a non profit that educates parents and child-care providers on how to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.

STATE rep. 15TH DISTRICT

Republican

Sally A. Faith

No response received.

STATE rep. 15TH DISTRICT

Libertarian

Bill Slantz

Incumbent • No

Age • 52

Home • St. Charles

Occupation • Self-employed, W G Slantz Co.

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.billslantz.com

What is your highest level of education?

High school

What are your three priorities?

Repeal the state income tax provision of the Missouri Constitution. All state and local government functions should, where possible, be funded by user fees.

State sovereignty: I support efforts to assert state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution for all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government.

Representative government: I support electoral systems that are more representative of the electorate at the federal, state and local levels.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Because of his broad and varied business experience with both small and major broadcasters in all parts of the country, Bill has a unique and rich perspective on how other communities are solving today's challenges. This combined with a deep sense of community, proven leadership ability and a strong track record of success in a number of endeavors make him a natural choice to best serve and represent the people of the 15th District.

STATE rep. 16TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Debbie Bixler

Incumbent • No

Age • 55

Home • St. Charles

Occupation • Retired

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

High school

What are your three priorities?

1. Support medical insurance for all people.

2. Create a system to help those people who are trying to make it without welfare, but still can't earn enough to support themselves.

3. Make sure that school systems are providing quality education.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Have served on St. Charles County Central Democratic Committee as Harvester committeewoman for eight years. I have been a delegate to Missouri State Democratic Convention and have worked on numerous campaigns. I care about the people in the 16th District and will represent their voice in the Missouri House.

STATE rep. 16TH DISTRICT

Republican

Mark A. Parkinson

No response received.

STATE rep. 17TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Kenny Biermann

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 54

Home • St. Charles

Occupation • Toolmaker, Everwear Inc.

Political experience • Board member, Orchard Farm School District, 2000-2009; state representative, 17th District, 2009-present

What is your highest level of education?

Some college, technical school graduate

What are your three priorities?

1. To represent the 17th District, to listen to their concerns and do the very best I can.

2. To make sure the state lives within its means and we use our resources well. That we keep our taxes low and allow families, seniors and business to stay in our communities.

3. When the budget improves that we restore the cuts that were made to elementary and secondary education, Parents as Teachers and college funding.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have just finished my first term as your state representative. I was elected freshman class president by both Republican and Democrat members.

I was there every day of session. I also serve as a minority whip.

I serve on the following committees: health insurance special committee, senior citizen advocacy; state parks and waterways.

I served nine years on the Orchard Farm School Board. Before that I was president of the High School Booster Club.

STATE rep. 17TH DISTRICT

Republican

Vicki Schneider

Incumbent • No

Age • 53

Home • O'Fallon

Occupation • President/owner, Schneider Construction Services

Political experience • State representative, 17th District, 2003-2009

What is your highest level of education?

College

What are your three priorities?

Tax relief for seniors.

Economy, job creation, tax relief for businesses.

Children welfare and safety.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I was a state representative for six years. I was vice-chair of seniors, vice-chair of local government, then chairwoman of local government. I have been in business for 35 years. I know firsthand what the struggles are of owning your own business.

STATE rep. 18TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Gary McKiddy

Incumbent • No

Age • 62

Home • St. Charles

Occupation • Retired

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • garymckiddyforhouse.com

What is your highest level of education?

Ph.D., Illinois State University, history

What are your three priorities?

1. Attracting jobs to Missouri — especially high tech and green technology.

2. Assuring all Missouri students have a world-class education.

3. Assuring the safety and quality of life for seniors.

4. Promoting conservation, parks and recreation, travel and tourism, hunting and fishing.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My doctorate in history, international experience, 40 years of working with students and the work I've done with local and state organizations (St. Charles Historical Society, Missouri Council for History Education, German School Association of St. Louis, St. Charles Sister City Club) give me perspective in looking for solutions to Missouri's problems. I firmly believe that, while being fiscally responsible, the government should provide services to citizens which individuals cannot provide for themselves.

STATE rep. 18TH DISTRICT

Republican

Anne Zerr

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 55

Home • St. Charles

Occupation • Adjunct professor, Lindenwood University

Political experience • State representative, 18th District, 2009-present

Website • www.annezerr.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.B.A. Lindenwood University

What are your three priorities?

1. Getting people back to work through creating and retaining jobs is critical to Missouri's ability to work out of this incredibly challenging economic condition.

2. A work force prepared to meet the requirements of tomorrow's jobs will be essential and should be reflected in the state's policy for education. Math, science and technology expertise should be emphasized.

3. The state's budget must be as lean as possible, especially right now.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

This will be my second term as representative for District 18. As the incumbent, I can build on what I have learned and that can help me a more effective legislator. I am fortunate to have experience in the policy areas of law enforcement, municipal, county, state and federal government, health care, education and nonprofit and social service agencies, which gives me a broad perspective when developing public policy.

STATE rep. 19TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Matt Simmons

Incumbent • No

Age • 45

Home • O'Fallon

Occupation • Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562

Political experience • Board member, Hazelwood School District, 2000-2003; director, District 5, St. Charles County Ambulance District, 2007-present

Website • www.mattsimmonsforhouse.com

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

> Committed to revitalizing our economy and putting Missourians back to work. I will work with businesses and community leaders to encourage development and growth.

> Advocating for excellence in education so that we can stay competitive for high-skill jobs of tomorrow. I will fight to see that our region receives its fair share of state education dollars.

> Fighting for fiscal discipline in Jefferson City. I am committed to making sure tax dollars are spent efficiently.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I currently hold public office in St. Charles County. As an executive board member of the ambulance district, I work closely with our first responders to ensure that we are prepared for emergency situations in a cost-effective manner.

As a parent and a former school board member, I greatly appreciate the work our educators do. My campaign has been endorsed by the Missouri National Education Association because of my commitment to student achievement.

STATE rep. 19TH DISTRICT

Republican

Dave Evans

Incumbent • No

Age • 61

Home • O'Fallon

Occupation • Self employed

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • Evansforthehouse.com

What is your highest level of education?

B.A.

What are your three priorities?

1. Fiscal responsibility and maintaining Missouri AAA bond rating. This coupled with holding the line on taxes and regulation on small and large businesses is the best way to increase job opportunities.

2. Development of a common-sense energy policy for our state.

3. Defense of our individual liberties through constitutional governance and promotion of our state's sovereignty. This includes the sanctity of life, our Second Amendment rights, and educational freedom for our families.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have never held elected office. I have 25 years of business experience, much of which includes interaction with government agencies as a manager in a regulated telecommunications industry. I have worked for the promotion of free market principles over the entire time. The experience I have gained both in my personal life and professional career, coupled with my conservative principles, equip me uniquely to represent the citizens of District 19 and of Missouri.

Kurt Bahr

Incumbent • No

Age • 31

Home • O'Fallon, Mo.

Occupation • Self employed, Kurt Bahr Contracting

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.kurtbahr.com

What is your highest level of education?

M. A.,Regent University

What are your three priorities?

1. Life • I am 100 percent pro-life. I pledge to protect life in all its stages, from conception to natural death.

2. Liberty • I will work toward reducing the size and scope of government until it is within constitutional limits, thereby ensuring your individual freedoms.

3. Prosperity • Economic freedom brings prosperity. I will fight to let individuals enjoy the fruits of their labor by reducing taxes, oppressive regulations and cutting government spending and debt.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I grew up in O'Fallon and understand the unique nature of our district.

Served over four years in the U.S. Air Force as a finance and budget officer, successfully managing a multimillion-dollar budget without going into debt.

Interned for U.S. Congressman Todd Akin.

Successful small-business owner and ambassador for the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce.

STATE rep. 57TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Karla May

No response received.

Hope Whitehead

No response received.

STATE rep. 58TH DISTRICT

Democrat

James T. Morris

No response received.

Penny V. Hubbard

Incumbent • No

Age • 56

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Volunteer to assist with crime prevention and securing jobs for the community

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.pennyhubbard.com

What is your highest level of education?

Associate degree - St. Louis Community College

What are your three priorities?

Affordable heath care, jobs and better educational opportunities.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My experience and qualifications are six years as a commissioner on the probation and parole board, community program aide —10 years, correctional offices. Unit manager for St. Louis Justice Center, Alternative Sentencing Program. I have worked as a social worker for offenders (male and female) mentoring teens. My qualifications are my concerns for the people.

STATE rep. 59TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Jeanette Mott Oxford

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 55

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Public policy advocate

Political experience • State representative, 59th District, 2005-present

Website • www.jmo4rep.com

What is your highest level of education?

M. Div., honorary doctorate, Eden Theological Seminary

What are your three priorities?

1. Increase access of working families to affordable housing, health care and childcare.

2. Reform Missouri's individual income tax system in ways that will make it more modern, fair and adequate.

3. Reduce disparities in educational achievement that are currently correlated to race and income.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I was previously director of a statewide anti-poverty organization and have worked extensively on issues of racism, housing, childcare, campaign finance reform, equality and public health. I am ranking minority member on the Children and Families Committee and also serve on ethics, tax reform and energy and environment. Legislation I have sponsored has strengthened protections against lead poisoning and closed a health insurance loophole that allowed some companies to deny coverage to adopted children.

STATE rep. 60TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Jamilah Nasheed

No response received.

STATE rep. 61ST DISTRICT

Democrat

Chris Carter

No response received.

STATE rep. 63RD DISTRICT

Democrat

Tishaura O. Jones

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 38

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Vice President, public finance, Blaylock Robert Van LLC

Political experience • State representative, 63rd District, 2008-present

Website • www.tishauraojones.com

What is your highest level of education?

Master's, health administration

What are your three priorities?

My top three priorities are making sure that the St. Louis region continues to thrive economically, that all of its residents have access to affordable and quality health care, and preserving our beautiful neighborhoods.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Although I have only been in office for two years, I have a firm grasp of the legislative process and have developed relationships with my colleagues across the aisle so we can work together for what's best for Missouri.

STATE rep. 64TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Amy Hilgemann

Incumbent • No

Age • 58

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Community volunteer

Political experience • Board member, St. Louis Public School Board, 2001-2005

What is your highest level of education?

Ph.D., public policy administration and analysis, St. Louis University

What are your three priorities?

1. I am committed to legislation that promotes job creation and economic development. Maintaining Missouri tax credits is critical.

2. I am committed to protecting services to children at risk and older Missourians.

3. I am committed to legislation establishing environmental safeguards. Like a fiscal note assessed on each bill introduced, we should determine the environmental impact of all legislation introduced.

4. I am committed to maintaining and enhancing transportation.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have previously held public office in an environment where budgets were in crisis and the environment was extremely adversarial. I have years of experience working in state government, serving on boards and commissions and I have lived in the city for over 35 years. My educational background not only gives me the knowledge to understand laws and regulations, but to understand the historical context and function of government.

Susan Carlson

Incumbent • No

Age • 60

Home • University City

Occupation • Attorney

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.carlsonforstaterep.com

What is your highest level of education?

University of Nebraska, J.D., law

What are your three priorities?

1. Improved public transportation, not only MetroLink but also more, and more frequent, bus routes and service.

2. Strong neighborhoods, including historic tax credits and energy efficiency tax credits to maintain quality housing and improvements to infrastructure such as sewer, streets and lighting.

3. Economic development to keep diverse businesses in the core of the region, providing employment, bringing more employees into the center of the metropolitan area and increasing the tax base.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek? I have been active in public policy issues from campaign finance reform to sewers and everything in between, all my adult life. I have been an attorney for over 30 years and have written legislation, reviewed it, defended or challenged statutes in court and lobbied on various issues. I believe I have the skills necessary to be an effective legislator.

David Leipholtz

Incumbent • No

Age • 30

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Will campaign full-time during primary

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.daveleipholtz.com

What is your highest level of education?

J.D., St. Louis University Law School

What are your three priorities?

First and foremost, I will be an advocate for the people of the 64th district. I will fight to ensure that each child has access to a quality education from pre-k through college. Finally, I will work to increase technical and job-training programs so that hard-working members of our community can return to the workforce. A modernized work force will attract new businesses to our community without costing millions in incentives.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

In order for St. Louis to flourish, we must have a strong school system. My experience as a teacher will allow me to advocate for practical solutions to the problems facing our schools and enable me to be a strong voice in the education debate.

Daniel Schesch

Incumbent • No

Age • 65

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Semi-retired

Political experience • Board member, St. Louis Public School Board, 1979-1985

Website • www.scheschforstaterep2010.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.S., SIU-Edwardsville, management information systems

What are your three priorities?

Work cooperatively with urban, suburban, rural legislators. Find common ground on: full funding of Medicaid, school foundation formula; support for: mass transit, high speed rail, energy efficiency, renewable energy; better enforcement of air-water quality; reinstatement of campaign donation limits; constituent issues.

Transparency: involve constituents in analyzing bills, provide hearing alerts, enable testimony outside Jefferson City.

Job growth: more accountable public education (K-12, charter schools, higher-ed). Use tax incentives to create new jobs.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Strongest record working across divisions: career in human resources, including labor/management cooperation (17 years) and information systems (11 years). Community: co-founder, Bridges Across Racial Polarization (1993-present); School board service: budget/finance committee chair, Public School Retirement System trustee, informed-talked with parents/citizens during desegregation implementation; president, Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council (five years ending 2007). Committed St. Louis resident and homeowner (43/39 years). Owner/manager/renovator, residential rental property (30+ years).

STATE rep. 64TH DISTRICT

Republican

Patricia Verde

Incumbent • No

Age • 65

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Registered nurse-retired

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

Missouri Baptist College

What are your three priorities?

1. I will work to increase jobs in the private sector.

2. I will work to lower the tax burden on Missouri citizens and will work for a balanced budget.

3. I will work to decrease the intrusion of government in the lives of Missouri citizens.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Former treasurer of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a longtime participant in our political process.

Small-business owner and operator.

Registered nurse.

Damien Johnson

Incumbent • No

Age • 30

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Sales, activism, student

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.gopjournal.blogspot.com

What is your highest level of education?

Bachelor of Science degree

What are your three priorities?

I want to legalize medical marijuana so people who need it can use it without worrying about being arrested. I want to support public transportation because as a rider, I understand the need for it. I want to ban eminent domain abuse.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I'm a local activist and blogger.

I'm running for state representative of the 64th district. I am in favor of medical marijuana. I supported Proposition A, a half-cent sales tax for Metro services. I'm pro-choice. I support school choice, low taxes and oppose eminent domain abuse. I want my constituents to know I'm willing to break ranks with the Republican Party for the betterment of the district.

STATE rep. 64TH DISTRICT

Constitution

Mark Robert Opheim

No response received.

STATE rep. 65TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Michele Kratky

No response received.

STATE rep. 66TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Genise Montecillo

Incumbent • No

Age • 47

Home • Affton

Occupation • Special education teacher, Special School District

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.gmontecillo.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.A., University of Phoenix, curriculum and Instruction.

What are your three priorities?

As the next state representative, I will work hard to bring serious change in Jefferson City by supporting education, creating jobs and managing the state budget.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Having served this community for over 24 years as a volunteer, parent and teacher, I feel I have the necessary qualifications to represent the district. I have taught with the Special School District, served as a board member for the St. Louis Blazers, volunteered with AAU Track and Field and as a den mother for the Boy Scouts of America. As a teacher and mother, I understand and have experience managing and making budgetary decisions.

STATE rep. 66TH DISTRICT

Republican

Bill Hartzog

Incumbent • No

Age • 43

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Real estate appraiser

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

Missouri needs to attract more employers, we need to keep the employers we have and we need to make it possible for the empoyers we have to grow and create more jobs. Getting Missouri back to work will be my number one priority. I support right to life and pledge to fight for the rights of unborn children. I am proud to have the endorsement of the Missouri Right To Life Political Action Committee.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I intend to be a true representative of my district by upholding the values of the people who will elect me to serve them. I look forward to the opportunity to serve and promise to listen to my neighbors, always be available to them and to be a diligent servant.

STATE rep. 67TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Mike Colona

No response received.

STATE rep. 67TH DISTRICT

Republican

Curtis Farber

No response received.

STATE rep. 69TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Ann Terry Johnson

Incumbent • No

Age • 65

Home • Moline Acres

Occupation • Real estate agent

Political experience • Alderman, 1st Ward, Moline Acres, 1994-1996

What is your highest level of education?

B.S., University of Missouri

What are your three priorities?

1. Employment: We need to encourage small-business growth and work with developers in the 69th District.

2. Education: Society suffers when students are not given quality education. We need quality teachers and adequate funding for schools.

3. Health care: The fact that seniors are going to be a majority of the population in the near future mandates that we get affordable health care into place now.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a former alderwoman from the 1st Ward of Moline Acres. I have several years experience working with members of the St. Louis County Council, experience working as a field auditor for St. Louis County. I have a B.S. in business administration from the University of Missouri.

Tommie Pierson

Incumbent • No

Age • 64

Home • Bellefontaine Neighbors

Occupation • Retired auto worker

Political experience • Board member, Riverview Gardens School District, 2003-present

What is your highest level of education?

High school

What are your three priorities?

My three priorities are to provide additional funding for public education and senior services, to find ways to generate more economic development to Missouri and to help in any way I can with public transportation and better roads for the 69th District. I believe that my experience in facing tough issues head-on will allow me to best serve North County.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a battlefield tested community leader. I fought tirelessly for the students in the Riverview Gardens School District, even when it was not popular to do so. I spearheaded the audit that exposed criminals within the district and I was also on the front lines when then-Governor Blunt attempted to close Bellefontaine Habilitation Center. I am not afraid to fight for what is right, regardless of political position.

STATE rep. 70TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Sharon Pace

No response received.

STATE rep. 71ST DISTRICT

Democrat

Kris Boevingloh

Incumbent • No

Age • 31

Home • Pasadena Hills

Occupation • Attorney, self-employed

Political experience • Alderman, 1st Ward, Pasadena Hills, 2007-present

Website • www.krisforrep.com

What is your highest level of education?

Law school

What are your three priorities?

The 71st is unique because we have 22 municipalities, the most of any district in the state. Everyone says they will fight for public school or better jobs. I have been actually fighting for our schools and jobs. I have opened a law office in the district bringing real jobs. I have been engaged with the school district. I have also fought for transparency and accountability at our local fire district.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

As an attorney, small-business owner, alderman and community activist I have the skills and qualifications to get the job done in Jefferson City. One of the ways I have proven my dedication is by donating countless hours of work fighting the Normandy Fire District. I, and others, saved the taxpayers nearly $1 million and took nothing in return. I understand our needs. I will be the voice for everyone in the district.

Clem Smith

Incumbent • No

Age • 33

Home • Velda Village Hills

Occupation • The Boeing Co.

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

B.G.S., Columbia College

What are your three priorities?

1. New job creation and worker retraining.

2. Strengthening public education.

3. Preserving senior services.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

As a member of I.A.M. District 837's Legislative Committee and a former executive board member of the United Autoworkers Statewide Political Action Council, I have over six years of experience working on progressive legislation in Missouri's Legislature.

I have an unmatched track record of community service and involvement.

My solid working relationships with current state senators, state reps., and department directors will allow me to hit the ground running.

Henry Iwenofu

Incumbent • No

Age • 51

Home • Uplands Park

Occupation • Small-business owner

Political experience • Trustee, Uplands Park, 2004-present

Website • henryiwenofu.org

What is your highest level of education?

B. A., Wayne State University

What are your three priorities?

Economic development: I will promote economic development in our community. I will introduce a bill allowing more funding for home repair for low-income families and senior citizens.

Education: I will support tax credit for teachers who spend their hard-earned money for school supplies. I will work with other legislators to fund the public education.

Predatory lending: I will fight to stop the financial exploitation of our citizens by reducing high interest rate.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I graduated from Wayne State University with a BA degree in public policy. I have worked with the Missouri Department of Social Services, the St. Louis County Housing Authority and the Michigan Department of Corrections. I have had supervisory and other managerial positions with General Motors Corp. and Industrial Transport of Ohio.

Furthermore, I worked extensively with the Missouri Black Expo of St. Louis, which stimulates economic growth among African-American small businesses.

STATE rep. 72ND DISTRICT

Democrat

Richard Dockett

Incumbent • No

Age • 68

Home • University City

Occupation • Retired

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

1. Health care. I support the expansion, not reduction of, programs that provide increased health care for our citizens.

2. Jobs. I will always support workers as they try to maintain their standard of living for themselves and their families. I also support the creation of green jobs through tax incentive programs.

3. Senior citizens. I will support programs that assist seniors in these difficult times.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a decorated civic leader with more than 200 awards and more than 35 years of civic duty. I am a constant figure at St. Louis County Council meetings, University City Council meetings and Metro transit agency board public meetings. I keep a watchful eye on taxpayers' money, either lamenting the misuse of public funds or praising proper use thereof.

Sandi B. Colquitt

Incumbent • No

Age • 48

Home • University City

Occupation • Employment specialist, BJC-BH

Political experience • Councilwoman, 3rd Ward, University City, 1998-2006

What is your highest level of education?

B. A., Fontbonne University

What are your three priorities?

Employment and economic development — Our state government must do more to educate, retain, and recruit good companies in Missouri.

Health care — Affordable health care for seniors and middle-class families.

Education — I am concerned about the state of education. Legislators need to fight for quality education, teachers and access to programs that have a proven track record of success.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

(In addition to activities stated above) Served on several committees of PTO; president of University Township Democratic Club; member and treasurer for National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials; human development (NLC); Three Tier Suburb Cities; early care and education and advisory member for the Joint Commission. Received the 2006 Sister CEO Blazing Trails from the Urban Influence Magazine.

Rory Ellinger

Incumbent • No

Age • 69

Home • University City

Occupation • Attorney, Ellinger & Associates PC

Political experience • Board member, University City School District, 1992-2004

Website • www.ellingerforstaterep.com

What is your highest level of education?

J. D., University of Missouri-Kansas City

What are your three priorities?

My priorities are jobs, health care and education. We need to focus on economic recovery through: green job creation, expanding mass transit, historic tax credits and block grants. We should extend affordable health care, and increase health care enrollment for children; expand federally qualified medical centers and raise the cigarette tax to curb teen smoking. We need to support our public schools by funding 100 percent of the foundation formula.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

As a lawyer, I see people who have lost their jobs, pensions, health care, are in foreclosure and at the end of their American dream. I am a hospital treasurer, past secretary of the Missouri Foundation for Health, 12-year member of the University City School Board, and head the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Commission. I have the skills to be effective and the drive to represent those whose voices are not being heard

STATE rep. 73RD DISTRICT

Democrat

Stacey Newman

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 55

Home • Richmond Heights

Occupation • State representative, state of Missouri

Political experience • State representative 73rd District, 2009-present

Website • www.StaceyNewman.com

What is your highest level of education?

B.S.E., Emporia State University

What are your three priorities?

I have long worked for economic justice and equality in schools, housing and the workplace and sponsored pay equity legislation. I co-sponsored legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment and housing due to sexual orientation. I am a loud advocate of democratic fair and open elections by working to oppose yearly voter ID bills. I also worked for access to health care, particularly reproductive health care and sponsored legislation requiring pharmacists to fill legal prescriptions.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have been a vocal and active representative since elected in November 2009 and have worked in Jefferson City for the past 10 years as a citizen advocate to reduce gun violence, protect victims of domestic violence and continue access to legal birth control. As a founder and former director of Harriett's List and former staff of the DNC-Missouri Democratic Party, I have worked extensively statewide to help recruit and elect Democratic candidates.

Stephen Findley

Incumbent • No

Age • 46

Home • Maplewood

Occupation • Adjunct professor, Webster University

Political experience • Board member, Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, 2005-present

Website • www.stevefindleyforstaterep.com

What is your highest level of education?

Ph.D., Boston College, philosophy.

What are your three priorities?

1. Economy and budget: We need to incentivize those industries that create the high-paying jobs that foster a thriving middle class.

2. Environment: We need to stimulate a green economy with more R&D and small-business incubators that aim at renewable energy, improved modes of transportation and more efficient construction methods, among other things.

3. Education: We need to restore education funding and we should fund higher education at a much higher level.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My school board record shows that I think carefully through complex problems, doing all necessary reading, research, and questioning before making a decision; that I can work with a diverse range of people to build consensus. I am committed to the work of democracy, bringing all stakeholders into the processes of their government, which is and should be of, by, and for the people.

I am also hard-working, honest, smart and pragmatic.

Paul Kieselhorst

Incumbent • No

Age • 51

Home • Maplewood

Occupation • Assembly mechanic, Boeing

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.kieselhorst4mo.com

What is your highest level of education?

A.A.

What are your three priorities?

1. Increasing jobs, recruiting new business to the district and helping small businesses within the district.

2. Environmental quality by recruiting green energy construction and promoting recycling efforts.

3. Promoting a buy/spend locally program within state government.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am not a career politician, but I believe the following criteria stands for itself: my traditional work ethic, my integrity, my life experiences as a middle class, blue-collar working individual, my common sense approach and my commitment to serving the community as my sole reason for seeking this office ensures I will work diligently toward improving the quality of life in our district and provide the best representation for our constituents.

STATE rep. 73RD DISTRICT

Republican

Daniel F. O'Sullivan Jr.

No response received.

STATE rep. 74TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Tony George

Incumbent • No

Age • 33

Home • Florissant area

Occupation • Electrician, IBEW Local 1

Political experience • State representative, 74th District, 2007-2009

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

1. Funding for education.

2. Protecting rights for the middle- to lower-class workers.

3. Job creation.

4. Funding for public transportation.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I was state representative before. I know what the job takes and how to serve my district properly.

Steve Webb

No response received.

Don Zykan

No response received.

STATE rep. 74TH DISTRICT

Republican

David A. Blanke

Incumbent • No

Age • 56

Home • Florissant area

Occupation • Self-employed, Artist's Concepts by Dave Blanke

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

B.A., Oklahoma State University

What are your three priorities?

1. To assert the sanctity of human life as pronounced in the U.S. Constitution and to end the taxpayer funding of abortion.

2. To balance the state budget with no income tax increases and to pursue a simpler fair tax system which encourages economic growth.

3. To introduce legislation that promotes the racial integration of Missouri's residential neighborhoods by using a home buyer loan incentive program.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

North County resident for 32 years and small business-owner for 22 years.

STATE rep. 75TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Bert Atkins

No response received.

STATE rep. 75TH DISTRICT

Republican

Bryan E. Koen

No response received.

STATE rep. 76TH DISTRICT

Democrat

C.M. Spreng

Incumbent • No

Age • 33

Home • Florissant

Occupation • Volunteer

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.churiesprengforstaterepresentative.com

What is your highest level of education?

College

What are your three priorities?

My three main priorities when elected will be to fight for our public education system by working to increase state funding for all of Missouri's public schools, to increase economic development in Missouri creating more jobs and to help protect our environment by fighting to help create more green jobs in Missouri and fighting for pro-environmental legislation.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My community is very special to me as I was born and raised in North County. I decided to run for this office because I have a strong passion to fight for those who are unable to fight for themselves in the Missouri Legislature. I am qualified not only for my vigor to represent all Missourians, but also for my tenacity to learn new things. I understand the true time commitment this job takes.

STATE rep. 77TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Doug Clemens

Incumbent • No

Age • 42

Home • West Overland

Occupation • Consulting manager, Airport Taxi Council

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.dougclemens.com

What is your highest level of education?

B.A., University of Missouri

What are your three priorities?

District 77 is in need of long-term, sustainable growth and jobs that pay a living wage. We can achieve this by embracing green industries and construction and by working hard to ensure the success of the China hub. We need affordable health care for all residents and especially Medicare protection for our seniors. Our children and grandchildren need the best education available to succeed in an increasingly competitive job market.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a lifelong resident of my district. I see the need for community revitalization and I am prepared to put in the hard work necessary to achieve it. I have detailed plans to bring jobs to the area, reduce the cost of health care and increase the quality of our public education system.

John Gwaltney

Incumbent • No

Age • 65

Home • Edmundson

Occupation • Mayor, city of Edmundson

Political experience • Trustee, Edmundson, 1976-1985; alderman, 1st Ward, 1993-2007; mayor- 2007 to present

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

Jobs/education/health care. Our economy is dependent on manufacturing as a base. Service and merchandizing jobs will follow the manufacturing. To attract manufacturing we must have an educated and capable workforce; we must provide modern schools and competent teachers. But none of this will help if we can't keep our children in class. To bring all this together; capable workforce, competent teachers and students in class; good health care is mandatory.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My service to my neighbor started as a child on the school ground. I was the kid that stepped between the bully and the little kid. That attitude has continued through out my life. When drafted for two years into the Army, I enlisted for four years. I served my union as shop steward, executive board and council delegate. Service to my community has been to serve as trustee, commissioner, alderman and now as mayor.

Eileen Grant McGeoghegan

Incumbent • No

Age • 56

Home • St. Ann

Occupation • Property management

Political experience • Alderman, 4th Ward, St. Ann, 2004-2010

Website • www.eileen4thehouse.com

What is your highest level of education?

Associate's degree, Florissant Valley Community College

What are your three priorities?

We need bold new ideas to create jobs and help jump-start Missouri's economy. We need to get capital flowing to business and help new start-up businesses. We need to reverse the cuts made to state support of public education. We must give our teachers and local schools the tools they need. We also need to restore funding to Parents As Teachers. My third priority is to fight for seniors and our veterans.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have lived in the district my entire life, attending St. Gregory and graduating from Ritenour High School. I have a degree in human services and am working on a criminal law degree.

As a former substitute teacher for children with disabilities, I am acutely aware of the needs of education. My husband has been a parplegic for 12 years; I bring to the job an understanding of what it takes to be a caregiver.

STATE rep. 77TH DISTRICT

Republican

Linda Ragsdale

Incumbent • No

Age • 37

Home • St. Ann

Occupation • Accountant, self-employed

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.ragsdale4rep.com

What is your highest level of education?

BBA, University of Memphis

What are your three priorities?

Promote job growth through lowering taxes.

Uphold the constitutional rights of Missourians.

Promote pro-life legislation.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I strive to be an approachable representative of my constituents, dedicated to lending an ear and giving them a voice in Jefferson City.

STATE rep. 78TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Margo McNeil

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 62

Home • Florissant

Occupation • State representative, state of Missouri

Political experience • Trustee, St Louis Community College, 2006-present; state representative, 78th District, 2009-present

What is your highest level of education?

M.A., University of Cincinnati, art education

What are your three priorities?

Jobs: My top priority is putting people back to work. I support economic development measures that incentivize companies to expand jobs and support development of "green" jobs.

Education: Missouri needs to provide adequate financial support for public education at all levels. It is important to keep higher education affordable and provide training for the jobs of tomorrow.

Health care: I will work for legislation that assures Missourians affordable, accessible, quality health care regardless of income.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

As an art educator of 27 years and a trustee for St. Louis Community College, I bring a passion for education and the arts to the legislature. As a 25-year community advocate, I bring a commitment to equity and health care for all. As a 30-year resident of North County, I bring a love of my community and understanding of my constituents. As a state representative, I bring knowledge of the legislative process.

STATE rep. 78TH DISTRICT

Republican

Glen Lindemann

No response received.

STATE rep. 79TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Mary Nichols

Incumbent • No

Age • 60

Home • Maryland Heights

Occupation • Realtor, Coldwell Banker Gundaker

Political experience • Councilwoman, 3rd Ward, Maryland Heights, 2003-present

Website • www.electMaryNichols.com

What is your highest level of education?

Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University

What are your three priorities?

1. I will work to ensure businesses that survived the economic downturn have the resources they need to grow.

2. I support investment in quality education, quality infrastructure and quality services to attract good paying jobs. I will back legislation to fully fund the school foundation formula to keep our schools strong and see that our teachers have the resources they need.

3. I will work diligently for consumer protection measures for our seniors.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have legislative experience from serving four terms on the Maryland Heights City Council.

I have a college degree and I have owned a home in the 79th District for 30 years.

Byron W. DeLear

Incumbent • No

Age • 44

Home • Maryland Heights

Occupation • CEO, Missouri Association of Accredited Energy Professionals

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.ByronDeLear.org

What is your highest level of education?

Jazz Diploma, Berklee College of Music.

What are your three priorities?

Job creation. Improving our schools. Protecting seniors. Clean energy is an emerging industry that will bring thousands of jobs that can't be outsourced. In May, I built a coalition to pass PACE jobs legislation in Jefferson City that will create 15,000 jobs getting our economy back on track. Expand early childhood learning, funding the Parents as Teachers program and making higher education affordable. Protect our seniors from being taxed out of their homes.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I co-founded and chair the Missouri Association of Accredited Energy Professionals (MAAEP), a clean energy trade group bringing a new industry to St. Louis County. I serve on Parkway School District's Project Parkway Subcommittee on Differentiation and Depth of Knowledge. I have a track record of bringing people together in common purpose to get things done. It would be an honor for me to serve as your state representative.

STATE rep. 79TH DISTRICT

Republican

Dan Johnson

Incumbent • No

Age • 70

Home • Maryland Heights

Occupation • Retired contractor

Political experience • Councilman, 3rd Ward, Maryland Heights, 1994-2010

Website • dan4rep.com

What is your highest level of education?

High school

What are your three priorities?

More attention to private sector jobs.

Bring underachieving schools up to speed.

Acceptable health care plan.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Sixteen years, Maryland Heights City Council member, served five of six boards, chaired three, received one of only two Excellence in Community Service Awards ever presented,

Liaison to planning and zoning, beautification commission and State Sen. Jane Cunningham.

Worked with school and fire board, chamber of commerce and Dock Cities Association.

Twice elected president pro tem and represented the city locally and out of town as required for two years.

Kyle Bone

No response received.

STATE rep. 79TH DISTRICT

Constitution

William R. Spaits

Incumbent • No

Age • 63

Home • Unincorporated west St. Louis County

Occupation • Realtor

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

B.A. Illinois Wesleyan University

What are your three priorities?

1. Knowing what the citizens of the 79th want.

2. No new taxes or fees and no increase in present taxes or fees.

3. Protection and expansion of the sovereignty of the state of Missouri.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Nine years as a Realtor while working in the family business.

Twelve years in police, EMS and firefighting.

Twenty-nine in personnel-labor relations. I listen.

STATE rep. 80TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Sylvester Taylor II

No response received.

Teona McGhaw-BourÉ

Incumbent • No

Age • 33

Home • Unincorporated north St. Louis County

Occupation • Paralegal

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • Political Gateway.com click Teona McGhaw-Boure

What is your highest level of education?

Paralegal degree

What are your three priorities?

Health care - Offer Missouri residents the best coverage for the lowest cost.

Education - Working with DESE to assure our schools have the funding they need to decrease the number of districts losing accreditation.

Job creation and the economy - Working to encourage business development in our community.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Former childcare center board member - St. Martins.

Former vice-chairwoman of the YWCA Policy Council.

Professional paralegal for seven years.

Gloria Hardrict-Ewing

Incumbent • No

Age • 58

Home • Florissant area

Occupation • Retired educator

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.ewing4staterep.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.A. education

What are your three priorities?

Education, creation of jobs and revitalization of neighborhoods are the three concerns I see as most critical to citizens in Missouri. A quality education system is the cornerstone of a sound economy and will attract businesses, new residents and provide revenue for the state. Programs must be created to encourage growth of businesses and opportunities for internships and mentoring programs. All neighborhoods need and deserve to have restaurants, shopping and services in their immediate area.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am qualified to be a representative because I have served as a representative for teachers and students for over 17 years in the Missouri National Education Association. I was elected twice to its board of directors. I hold a degree in public administration and a master's degree in education administration. I have been a strong advocate for families and public education, and I will work hard in the interest of all Missouri constituents.

STATE rep. 81ST DISTRICT

Democrat

Rochelle Walton Gray

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 45

Home • Black Jack

Occupation • Legal administrator, Metro Law Firm LLC

Political experience • State representative, 81st District, 2009-present

What is your highest level of education?

B.S., University of Missouri St. Louis

What are your three priorities?

My interest is in promoting programs that:

Benefit the health and welfare of our seniors.

Provide quality education for our children.

Assures that jobs and economic growth and development are fostered in the state.

Confronts crime.

Assures that our citizens have safe streets, neighborhoods and homes.

These are my issues and what I shall concentrate on addressing in the Legislature.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am concerned, qualified and involved. I have the educational background and my 20-year employment experience in a law office well equips me to serve in a legislative body.

I have had two mentors who have both served in the Legislature over the past 30 years of my life. I have been thoroughly exposed to the legislative process and have gained a measure of experience from assisting my parents in their legislative duties.

STATE rep. 82ND DISTRICT

Democrat

Jill Schupp

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 55

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • State representative, 82nd District, state of Missouri

Political experience • Board member, Ladue School District, 2000-2006; council member, 2nd Ward, Creve Coeur; 2007-2008, state representative, 82nd District, 2009-present

Website • www.JillSchupp.com

What is your highest level of education?

Post graduate, University of Missouri-Columbia and St. Louis, education

What are your three priorities?

Job creation is a top priority. Economic growth is critical for success in all areas of importance to Missourians, from education to health care, from safety and security to the environment. Encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship will help build our future.

Education from preschool through college is the proven tool to sharpen minds and bring about positive growth and in Missouri.

Affordable health care is essential. We need to begin planning for our healthy future.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Serving as state representative has been more than an honor. It continues to be a responsibility I approach with commitment and a willingness to learn in order to make good decisions. Those of us who serve do so knowing that our terms are short and every moment matters. I will always bring a passion and be fully engaged in order that I best serve the constituents of the 82nd District and the state of Missouri.

STATE rep. 83RD DISTRICT

Democrat

Jake Zimmerman

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 36

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • State representative

Political experience • State representative, 83rd District, 2007-present

Website • www.jakezimmerman.org

What is your highest level of education?

Harvard Law School, J.D.

What are your three priorities?

1. Putting Missourians back to work and building our economy with high-paying research jobs and green jobs that can't be outsourced.

2. Fixing the ethics mess in Jefferson City and ending the culture of "pay to play." We need tough new ethics standards for elected officials and greater transparency throughout state government.

3. Sensible property tax reform. It's time to end the travesty of senior citizens being taxed out of their homes.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

A former Missouri assistant attorney general, Jake stood up for fraud victims, prosecuted scammers, and fought unfair corporate practices. Jake continues his consumer protection work in Jefferson City, where he is a prominent voice on behalf of working people in a state capital too often dominated by special interests. Whether fighting against unfair utility rate hikes or working to crack down on sleazy payday lenders — you know whose side Jake is on.

STATE rep. 83RD DISTRICT

Republican

Roger W. Teagarden

No response received.

Patrick J. Brennan

No response received.

STATE rep. 84TH DISTRICT

Republican

Don Gosen

Incumbent • No

Age • 47

Home • Chesterfield

Occupation • Self-employed

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • electdongosen.com

What is your highest level of education?

MBA

What are your three priorities?

Promotion of conservative financial principles.

Improve Missouri's small-business environment.

Protection of state sovereignty

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a small-business owner with extensive involvement in local business and government.

STATE rep. 85TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Vicki Lorenz Englund

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 35

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Lease administrator, Cassidy Turley

Political experience • State representative, 85th District, 2009-present

Website • www.vickienglund.com

What is your highest level of education?

M. S., American University, Washington, D.C., political science

What are your three priorities?

My top three legislative priorities are job creation, small business development and early childhood education. The only way we can protect programs such as Parents as Teachers is by generating more revenue for the state by getting people back to work. Small businesses are the economic engine of Missouri and will be the first businesses to start hiring and making profits again.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My qualifications for re-election include my unemployment legislation that was successfully passed this legislative session, my two years of serving in the House during budget-stringent times and my passion for public service. I have federal, county and now state legislative experience. Combined with my work at the Small Business Administration and the St. Louis County Economic Council, I am uniquely prepared to seek out economic development opportunities during this time of fiscal crisis.

STATE rep. 85TH DISTRICT

Republican

Cloria Brown

Incumbent • No

Age • 68

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Retired from MasterCard International

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.cloriabrown.com

What is your highest level of education?

B.S., Washington University

What are your three priorities?

My first priority is creating jobs through a strong economy which leads to my second priority, lower taxes for both individuals and businesses. My third priority is affordable health care.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Having lived in this community for over 40 years, I know firsthand the people and their issues. My work experience and voluntary involvement in the community uniquely qualifies me to be the state representative for the 85th District.

Al Faulstich

Incumbent • No

Age • 69

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Retired

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

B.S. Washington University

What are your three priorities?

1. Tax reform (reduction).

2. Immigration — remove illegals thus making jobs for the unemployed.

3. Right to life in all stages.

STATE rep. 86TH DISTRICT

Republican

Cole McNary

No response received.

STATE rep. 87TH DISTRICT

Republican

John J. Diehl Jr.

No response received.

STATE rep. 88TH DISTRICT

Republican

Andrew Koenig

No response received.

Ryan B. Meyer

Incumbent • No

Age • 24

Home • Ballwin

Occupation • Consultant, self-employed

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

B.A. Rockhurst University

What are your three priorities?

1. Education reform.

2. Elimination of property taxes.

3. Women's rights.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a thoughtful and pragmatic leader. I don't believe in partisan dogma or demagoguery. I will work tirelessly and use my best sense of ethics and reason to serve the people and working families of Missouri to the best of my God-given abilities.

STATE rep. 89TH DISTRICT

Republican

Timothy W. Jones

Is unopposed.

STATE rep. 90TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Sam Komo

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 40

Home • House Springs

Occupation • State representative, state of Missouri

Political experience • Board member, Northwest School District, 1998-2001; state representative, 90th District, 2007-present

Website • samkomo.com

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

1. My number one goal is to help Missouri attract good paying jobs, with benefits, that can support a family again.

2. I also support schools which remain the best hope for children to accomplish their dreams, secure a career and have a good life.

3. Missouri must also maintain a balanced budget. I support living within our means. This means we sometimes have to vote against popular programs and limit the growth of government.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I've worked with Democrats and Republicans to forge Missouri's strategy to attract more jobs.

I've earned a reputation as someone who does his homework and can forge consensus. I was asked by the Republican speaker of the house to serve on a task force on economic development, served on the budget conference committee and was just appointed to serve on a task force to help balance the budget.

STATE rep. 90TH DISTRICT

Republican

John C. McCaherty

No response received.

Ronald SnYder

No response received.

STATE rep. 91ST DISTRICT

Democrat

Jeanne Kirkton

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 56

Home • Webster Groves

Occupation • State representative

Political experience • Councilwoman, Webster Groves, 2006-2008; state representative, 2009-present

Website • www.jeannekirkton.com

What is your highest level of education?

B.A., Webster University

What are your three priorities?

1. Dealing with matters of fiscal responsibility, education, health, social services, environment, transportation and infrastructure in a sustainable manner is central to good government overall.

2. As an economic driver, education lays the foundation for retaining and attracting employers to Missouri and building our economic strength that is beneficial for everyone.

3. State government must adopt a collaborative, problem-solving approach in order to productively face its challenges and rise to meet opportunities.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My background, including service as a city council member, critical care nurse and community volunteer prepared me well for public service as a state representative. Because I understand the implications of state policy on local government, I am prepared to make sure legislation benefits communities in the district.

My committee work as a state representative has given me diverse and important knowledge on appropriations and budget, mental health, health care transportation and taxation issues.

STATE rep. 91ST DISTRICT

Republican

Rich Magee

Incumbent • No

Age • 56

Home • Glendale

Occupation • Attorney

Political experience • Alderman, 3rd Ward, Glendale, 1995-2005; mayor, Glendale, 2005-present

Website • mageeformissouri.com

What is your highest level of education?

J.D., Washington University.

What are your three priorities?

1. Jobs and economic growth.

2. Bring fairness to real estate tax assessment system.

3. Fight for fair share of funding for our public schools.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Mayor of the city of Glendale. president, St. Louis County Municipal League. East West Gateway Council of Governments board member. president, Mayors of Small Cities.

STATE rep. 91ST DISTRICT

Libertarian

Martin Hague

No response received.

STATE rep. 92ND DISTRICT

Republican

Sue Allen

No response received.

STATE rep. 93RD DISTRICT

Republican

Dwight Scharnhorst

No response received.

STATE rep. 94TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Deb Lavender

Incumbent • No

Age • 53

Home • Kirkwood

Occupation • Small-business owner - physical therapist, Des Peres Physical Therapy

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.lavenderforstaterep.com

What is your highest level of education?

B.S. Marquette University

What are your three priorities?

1. Job creation needs to be our top priority. The Danforth Plant Science Center is studying new biofuels. Missouri can partner with Danforth to create green energy to break our dependence on foreign oil and create Missouri jobs.

2. Deb will work to keep guns out of our classrooms.

3. Deb supports stem cell research that will position St. Louis County as a leader in bio-medical research, bringing high-paying jobs to our region.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Lavender is a successful small businesswoman-owner of Des Peres Physical Therapy (www.desperespt.com). She has worked with people for over 30 years, producing real results. Having graduated from Marquette University, Deb is deeply involved in our community being a member of the Kirkwood Rotary and Kirkwood Area Chamber of Commerce. She serves as a board member of the St. Louis Housing Resource Commission and on the board for the Mary Culver Home, Kirkwood.

STATE rep. 94TH DISTRICT

Republican

Rick Stream

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 61

Home • Kirkwood

Occupation • State of Missouri

Political experience • Board member, Kirkwood School District, 1992-2004; state representative, 2007-present

Website • rickstream.org

What is your highest level of education?

B. S., University of Missouri-St. Louis

What are your three priorities?

1. Create private-sector jobs by giving business the tools and incentives to expand.

2. Keep taxes low for everyone. This includes property taxes, income taxes, and sales taxes. People can spend their money more wisely than government can.

3. Improve public education, especially in subperforming districts. Each child deserves to have the best possible education, no matter where they live.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Current state representative since 2007. Filed ten bills — five were passed and signed into law: property tax reform, crime victims' protection and compensation, veterans' services, health services reform. Current committees: budget (vice-chairman), elementary and secondary education, small business. Retired Department of Defense budget/project manager, twelve years on the Kirkwood School Board. Thirty-year volunteer in schools. U.S. naval officer 1971-75.

STATE rep. 95TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Alice Geary Sgroi

Incumbent • No

Age • 73

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Licensed professional counselor

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.alicegearysgroi.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.Ed. University of Oklahoma, counseling-psych

What are your three priorities?

I believe the welfare of citizens is the highest priority. The legislature should enact:

1) Jobs creation due to high unemployment.

2) Education, because it is the basis of a healthy economy which requires a skilled work force.

3) Environmental standards for our health and to keep Missouri beautiful.

I advocate respect for life across the age spectrum for those who are vulnerable or in need of a social safety net.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

After a 3.7 GPA in undergraduate courses and a master's degree, I had a 17-year career as a rehabilitation counselor (nationally certified), followed by promotion to district supervisor. My leadership activities include serving as president of professional associations at local, state and regional levels and on the editorial board of a professional journal. I was involved over the years in political issues via citizen campaigns, public hearings and lobbying my representatives.

STATE rep. 95TH DISTRICT

Republican

Mike Leara

No response received.

STATE rep. 95TH DISTRICT

Constitution

Steven Newton

No response received.

STATE rep. 96TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Scott Sifton

Incumbent • No

Age • 36

Home • Affton

Occupation • Lawyer, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP

Political experience • Board member, Affton School District, 2001-2010

Website • www.scottsifton.com

What is your highest level of education?

J.D., University of Michigan Law School

What are your three priorities?

Jobs are far and away my top priority. I will work hard to help Governor Nixon protect our investments in economic development, education and health care as much as possible in this adverse budget climate. The current budget situation demonstrates that our legislature's leaders did not learn the lessons of the shortfalls in 2001-2003. When things turn around, we need to make sure vital services will be better protected

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Nine years on the Affton Board of Education have taught me the importance of working hard to make a difference in the community. We decreased debt, rolled back $6.25 million in taxes, increased teacher pay substantially, doubled our investment in English language learner instruction and built additions to three buildings. Our hard work and investment paid off. Student performance on state tests improved significantly and Affton won accreditation with distinction seven times.

STATE rep. 96TH DISTRICT

Republican

Anthony "Tony" Leech

Incumbent • No

Age • 64

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Retired telecommunications manager

Political experience • Trustee, Cool Valley, 1973-1977; alderman, 2nd Ward, Cool Valley, 1977-1983

Website • www.tonyleechforstaterep.com

What is your highest level of education?

Some college, management courses

What are your three priorities?

No new taxes.

Reduce the size of state programs.

Create skilled non-governmental jobs.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Retired business executive with a sense of running the government like business and family budgets. Knowledge of local politics. Common sense conservative values. Responsible for an $18 million budget in the business world with an additional $5 million capital budget.

STATE rep. 97TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Rudy Pulido

Incumbent • No

Age • 64

Home • Oakville

Occupation • Minister

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.RudyPulido.com

What is your highest level of education?

DMin. in Theology, Bethel Seminary

What are your three priorities?

The economy - I will work to attract living wage jobs to Missouri and help Missourians get back to work.

Education - I will work to provide our public schools with the resources they require to prepare our children to compete in a world economy. Likewise, I will work to regain proper funding for Parents as Teachers.

Senior Adults - I will work to protect and promote the interests of Missouri's senior citizens.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My background as a minister has given me the ability to listen to problems and work with those of diverse interests to solve them. Having chaired a coalition of education, labor and religious groups supporting public education and guaranteeing religious liberty for all, I have successfully interacted with legislators and learned the legislative process. And, my support is drawn from constituents whom I pledge to serve rather than from special interest groups.

Jim Barrett

Incumbent • No

Age • 41

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Distribution logistics, Schnucks Markets

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • jimbarrett97.com

What is your highest level of education?

Currently completing last semester of associate of business administration, St. Louis Community College

What are your three priorities?

When elected, my focus in Jefferson City will be to work with the local business community to create and retain good jobs that form the backbone of a strong community.

Part of creating these good jobs is ensuring that our children have access to a first-class education. I am committed to this effort.

I will also work toward providing a safe community in which to raise our families.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a married father of three boys attending Mehlville schools.

I am uniquely qualified as a member of the South County Chamber of Commerce and the South County Labor Club to understand and work toward getting South County back to work.

I have a proven track record of working to support good bipartisan legislation like SB851 which allows for greater opportunities for taxpayers to be heard on tax increase and eminent domain issues.

Jan Polizzi

Incumbent • No

Age • 61

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Registered nurse, Nurses for Newborns Foundation

Political experience • State representative, 97th District, 1993-1995; board member, Mehlville School District, 1995-1998

Website • www.JanPolizzi-2008.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.S., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, community health nursing

What are your three priorities?

1. Budget and revenue - Resolve $350 million state deficit with programs that develop job, or college bound, graduates and environmentally safe and sustainable economy. Restore revenue lost from out-state Internet sales, loss of match funds and update tax codes from 1931 standards. TIF and tax credits re-evalution.

2. Campaign finance reform with donation limits and stricter penalties.

3. Basic primary care package to include family planning for low-income women.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Twenty-five years of leadership in local area and statewide. executive committee member of: Missouri Nurses Association, St. Louis Lead Poisoning Prevention Coalition; Teen Pregnancy Prevention Project; vice-president Prince of Peace UCC Church Council; vice-chair, public health and safety community Missouri House of Representatives; adjunct faculty, Maryville University and member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. My decisions are logic-based and independent. I resolve issues with fair collaborative solutions.

STATE rep. 97TH DISTRICT

Republican

Gary Fuhr

Incumbent • No

Age • 62

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Director of security, Drury Hotels

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.garyfuhrforstaterep.com

What is your highest level of education?

B. S., Maryville University

What are your three priorities?

1. Restrain government spending so that it is within projected revenue while eliminating government waste and fraud.

2. Create the conditions for new private-sector jobs by keeping taxes low, reducing burdensome regulations and frivolous lawsuits that drive businesses from the state, which will improve the economy.

3. Ensure that our schools receive sufficient funding and that school boards and parents have local control and the ultimate responsibility for the quality of education.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Thirty years of leadership, complex investigative and problem-solving experience in the military, St. Louis Police Department and FBI, including a stint as supervisor of a health care fraud task force that uncovered over $2 million in government fraud.

Set up and manage a $1.5 million security program for Drury Hotels.

I have over 10 years experience as an adult education instructor at East Central College and as an FBI-certified police instructor.

Chris Brown

Incumbent • No

Age • 40

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Funeral services, Kutis Funeral Home

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.chrisbrown2010.com

What is your highest level of education?

B. S., University of Missouri-St. Louis

What are your three priorities?

1. Job creation - I will work to create an atmosphere that will produce jobs for small and medium-sized business in Missouri. These are the jobs that are the backbone of the economy.

2. Fiscal responsibility - I will work to make sure that the state is fiscally responsible with the budget, without raising taxes.

3. Education - I will make sure that our children have quality educational opportunities available to them.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have been an activist in grassroots politics as a volunteer for over 20 years helping conservative causes and candidates. When you add this with my education in public administration and business, I know that I will be an effective servant of the people of south St. Louis County to represent them in the front lines of the battle in Jefferson City.

Jerry Little

Incumbent • No

Age • 65

Home • Unincorporated south St. Louis County

Occupation • Retired

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • JerryLittle.net

What is your highest level of education?

B.S., Sterling College

What are your three priorities?

1. Tax incentives for small business to help create jobs in the private sector.

2. Help protect the 10th amendment to ensure our state's rights.

3. No tax increase while reducing the size of the state budget.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I was rides coordinator for Six Flags, St. Louis, working directly with contractors. Facilities engineer at the Danforth Center on Olive Blvd. Most importantly, 10 years as 1st Sergeant Missouri Guard leading soldiers with a GED to soldiers with a PhD from Harvard.

William J. "Bill" Zobrist

Incumbent • No

Age • 58

Home • Oakville

Occupation • Independent insurance agent

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.BillZobrist.net

What is your highest level of education?

Certificate in respiratory therapy, Southwestern Illinois College

What are your three priorities?

1. 10th Amendment legislation to take the fight to the feds.

2. Easing of taxes and regulations to attract business and jobs.

3. Restructure of the the education system in Missouri.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Thirty-five years of business experience including business ownership experience. Skills include communication necessary to serve my customers, and vocational skills needed to work with businesses, institutions, lawyers and contracts.

STATE rep. 97TH DISTRICT

Constitution

Daniel P. Fitzhenry

Incumbent • No

Age • 52

Home • Oakville

Occupation • Owner/operator, Noah's Cart Intermodac

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

1. Welfare reform with career training.

2. True health care reform that does not discriminate.

3. Advanced education technologies to be more compatible with the future. With my ideas we can balance the budget build a reserve and create a better Missouri with lower taxes and newer industries.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have been a successful business owner for 14 years. I am a member of the American Trucking Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Knights of Columbus and Experimental Aircraft Association. I am devoted to the Constitution as the founders meant it to be and the rule of law. And I will only vote along those lines.

STATE rep. 98TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Mary Jo Straatmann

Incumbent • No

Age • 47

Home • Union

Occupation • Paralegal, Daryl K. Hartley, Law Office of Baylard, Billington, Dempsey & Jensen, P.C.

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.maryjostraatmann.com

What is your highest level of education?

Paralegal degree

What are your three priorities?

I will work to retain and create jobs for the working people. It is imperative for economic growth that we encourage industries to come to Missouri.

I am a strong advocate for excellence in education. I support community colleges, which are a vital asset for Missouri's displaced workers by providing them the tools to get back into the work force.

I will work across party lines to cut costs, streamline government and improve services.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

The legal profession has been my career for 30 years. I worked eight years in public service at the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's office.

As a paralegal I interpret, comprehend and apply Missouri laws to solve legal matters. I have daily contact with people affected by our laws and I must listen to their concerns.

I am treasurer of the Union Rotary Club and a board member of the County Seat Senior Center Foundation.

STATE rep. 98TH DISTRICT

Republican

Dave Hinson

Incumbent • No

Age • 38

Home • St. Clair

Occupation • Battalion chief/firefighter

Political experience • Board member, St. Clair School District, 2007- present

What is your highest level of education?

fire science technology

What are your three priorities?

Public safety

Education K-12

Transportation

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have been a public servant my adult life and have 20 plus years in public safety knowledge. I have traveled many of the roads throughout the state and have an understanding of the needs of bridges and roads. Education is the foundation for our children and serving on the school board has help me see how the state is involved with local issues.

Paul Arand

No response received.

STATE rep. 99TH DISTRICT

Republican

Bart Korman

No response received.

Janet Sutherland

No response received.

Rick Smith

Incumbent • No

Age • 52

Home • Jonesburg

Occupation • Insurance broker-owner, self-employed

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

B.S., Missouri Baptist University

What are your three priorities?

Lower taxes to try and get corporations and other businesses willing to locate in Missouri so we will have job growth.

Stop wasteful government spending and promote states rights. Promote states' sovereignty.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

My experience as a corporate manager for McDonnell Douglas for 16 years, district manager for Farmers Insurance Group and small business owner for 16 1/2 years. I was chairman for planning and zoning for Warren County for 9 1/2 years. I have the leadership qualities that are required for a state representative.

STATE rep. 100TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Andrew Spavale

No response received.

STATE rep. 100TH DISTRICT

Republican

Marsha Haefner

Incumbent • No

Age • 59

Home • Oakville

Occupation • Self-employed, Haefner's Farm & Greenhouses dba For The Garden

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • MarshaHaefner.com

What is your highest level of education?

MU Bachelor's of Arts

What are your three priorities?

1. Reduce government spending: Work for viable, responsible solutions to the fiscal issues that Missouri leaders will face.

2. Job growth and opportunities: Endorse policies that combat outsourcing of jobs and help Missouri effectively compete with other states.

3. Support for schools: Look for ways to increase support for local schools without raising taxes.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am qualified to represent the citizens of Oakville because I have lived and worked here for over 30 years. I will use the same common-sense approach that has successfully guided me as a business owner who has employed over 700 local residents. I know firsthand the many challenges Missouri businesses face and am confident that my experience will serve me well as difficult decisions are made on behalf of my district.

STATE rep. 100TH DISTRICT

Constitution

Randall "Randy" Lewis

No response received.

STATE rep. 101ST DISTRICT

Democrat

Timothy G. "Tim" Meadows

No response received.

STATE rep. 101ST DISTRICT

Republican

Charles Huey

Incumbent • No

Age • 25

Home • Arnold

Occupation • Consultant, self-employed

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.hueyformissouri.com

What is your highest level of education?

Attended Jefferson College

What are your three priorities?

1. That jobs are brought to Missouri and that Missourians are hired and are working before any out-of-state workers are brought in to fill the positions.

2. That Missouri teachers are allowed to teach thereby, taking politics out of the classroom and eliminate the MAP test and let the teachers teach them what they need to pass the ACT or SAT.

3. Passing consumer taxes and eliminating the income tax.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am qualified for this office because I have interned for state house members and worked with the public officials in the county. I have walked in the shoes of the lower-middle class and have lived paycheck to paycheck. The time has come for the people to a have a public servant that speaks for the common man and represents the people not the political party or lobbyist.

STATE rep. 102ND DISTRICT

Democrat

Jeff Roorda

No response received.

STATE rep. 102ND DISTRICT

Republican

Paul Wieland

Incumbent • No

Age • 47

Home • Imperial

Occupation • Insurance, Wieland Insurance Group LLC

Political experience • State Representative, 101st District, 1995-1996; trustee, Jefferson County Health Department, 2003-current

Website • www.wielandnow.com

What is your highest level of education?

University of Missouri-Columbia

What are your three priorities?

My top priority is good jobs for all Missourians. We have to be business friendly to attract companies to our state. That means lower taxes, reducing burdensome regulations and maintaining an effective educational system.

Freedom is another priority. Citizens should not be forced to buy into a bureaucratic health care system. The government and the politicians need to always respect and listen to the citizens and that will be the way I represent my district.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I previously served as a state legislator from 1995-96. I understand how to get things done. I am a small-business owner, so I know the challenges faced in creating jobs, paying taxes and navigating the regulatory burden imposed on businesses. I have served on many local organizations. I currently serve as chairman of the Jefferson County Health Department, where we turned a projected $600,000 deficit into a surplus of $1 million.

STATE rep. 102ND DISTRICT

Constitution

Richard Blowers

Incumbent • No

Age • 51

Home • Barnhart

Occupation • Field service technician, Wiese Planning & Engineering

Political experience • Never elected to public office

Website • www.Blowersformohouse.com

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

Jobs, jobs, jobs. Missouri has to take control of its destiny and not continue to let the federal government dictate our future. We need to make our state a beacon to business and industry to get back on our feet.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I'm a family man, a union machinist for 17 years. I've run a small business. I'm running out of duty. I want to serve my neighbors as a statesman, not as a politician.

STATE rep. 103RD DISTRICT

Democrat

Ron Casey

No response received.

STATE rep. 103RD DISTRICT

Republican

George "Bob" Engelbach

No response received.

STATE rep. 104TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Joseph Fallert Jr.

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 57

Home • Ste. Genevieve

Occupation • State representative, state of Missouri

Political experience • State representative, 104th District, 2007-present

What is your highest level of education?

High school

What are your three priorities?

1. Constituent services.

2. Seniors and disabled.

3. Economic development and jobs.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I believe my 20-plus years as a local union rep. serving workers and their families was a start. Then, I previously ran in 1996 for state rep. and then served an internship in Washington, D.C., for the Steelworkers. I then lobbied for six years beginning in 2001 prior to being elected in Jefferson City for the steelworkers. All this was representing working families and the citizens of Missouri.

STATE rep. 105TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Michael Frame

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 49

Home • Eureka

Occupation • State representative, state of Missouri

Political experience • Board member, Northwest School District, 2003-2006, State representative, 105th District, 2007-present

Website • www.michaelframe.org

What is your highest level of education?

Some college courses

What are your three priorities?

We must find new and innovative ways to spur our economy and reduce unemployment. However, we must also maintain fiscal prudence while continuing to invest in our children's education and worker retraining. Job creation, education and fiscal responsibility must be top priorities for all members of the Missouri House of Representatives this year. We must give our citizens the help, security and freedom they need to make it in today's troubled economy.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a U.S. naval veteran. I entered public service by volunteering to serve on my local school board. I served on numerous school committees in my 16-year involvement with the district and worked to increase standards and achievement. I am a former union representative with 28 years experience in labor-management relations. I was elected to the General Assembly in 2006 and currently serve on • small business, general laws and elections committees.

STATE rep. 105TH DISTRICT

Republican

Paul Curtman

No response received.

STATE rep. 108TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Jacob W. Hummel

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 34

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • Electrician, IBEW Local #1

Political experience • State representative, 108th District, 2009-present

What is your highest level of education?

High school

What are your three priorities?

1. Economic development and job creation.

2. Education.

3. Health care.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

Served for the past two years as the representative from my district. Was elected among my colleagues to be chairperson of the St. Louis city delegation in Jefferson City.

STATE rep. 108TH DISTRICT

Republican

Joe Rusch

Incumbent • No

Age • 48

Home • St. Louis

Occupation • General sales manager, KHits 96 Radio

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

B.S.B.A., University of Missouri St. Louis

What are your three priorities?

Given the unsustainable levels of growth at both the state and federal levels of government, my three primary goals are to:

1. Shrink the size of state government.

2. Lower and-or simplify the numerous levels of taxation levied on Missourians.

3. Stand strong on states rights on issues involving an overbearing federal government bureaucracy.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I believe my 25-plus years of business experience give me a solid financial background to handle the budgetary decisions made at the state government level. Like many people in the business world, I have learned how to do more with less resources. This is a skill that people in all levels of government should exercise. I have also been in leadership positions in several community organizations including the Holly Hills Improvement Association.

STATE rep. 109TH DISTRICT

Republican

Scott D. Dieckhaus

Incumbent • Yes

Age • 30

Home • Washington

Occupation • State representative, state of Missouri

Political experience • State representative, 109th District, 2009-present

Website • www.ScottDieckhaus.com

What is your highest level of education?

M.S., Missouri Baptist University, educational administration

What are your three priorities?

My top priority is to expand parental choice in education. Next would be to reform Missouri's tax code in favor of a consumption tax. Finally, we need to pass legislation that reforms teacher tenure and student social promotion.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I was a public school teacher who saw major flaws in the system and am willing to change them. I have been involved in many community organizations and believe in service to community. For three years, I was the president of the Franklin County Young Republicans and involved in numerous campaigns.

Cindy McGee

No response received.

STATE rep. 110TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Edward L. Kemp

Incumbent • No

Age • 58

Home • Hillsboro

Occupation • County executive, Jefferson County

Political experience • Board member, Jefferson County 911 Central Dispatch, 1993-present; board member, Big River Ambulance District, 1998-present; associate commissioner, 1st District, 2001-present

Website • www.edkemp.org

What is your highest level of education?

Associate's Degree, Jefferson College

What are your three priorities?

Jobs. We must provide work for the citizens of the 110 District in order to improve their quality of life, balance the state budget without raising taxes, provide better services to all of our citizens and improve the failing infrastructure of the state.

Balance the budget, without losing services to the citizens.

Fix the failing infrastructure of the state, such as roads and bridges.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I have spent the last ten years working to get jobs and keep them in Jefferson County. We have several hundred new jobs and more coming. I have overseen the replacement of over 50 failing bridges and box culverts on county roads and resurfaced and repaired miles of county roadway. I have balanced the county budget without raising taxes.

None of the other candidates have done these things on the scale that I have.

Ben Harris

Incumbent • No

Age • 33

Home • Hillsboro

Occupation • General manager, Raintree Country Club

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

M.A., Missouri Baptist University, business administration.

What are your three priorities?

1. Support small business.

2. Advocate for education and strong family values.

3. Protect states' rights. Protect needs of elderly, disabled and veterans.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

10 years business management experience. Farming background (born and raised on a family farm). Lived and worked in the 110th District for my whole life. Worked daily with government agencies (FBI, USDA, Navy, Marines) as a United Van Lines government collection analyst for 2 1/2 years.

Joe Detter

No response received.

STATE rep. 110TH DISTRICT

Republican

Carrie Cabral

Incumbent • No

Age • 35

Home • Potosi

Occupation • Department of Commerce

Political experience • Never elected to public office

What is your highest level of education?

Some college

What are your three priorities?

1. Represent the interests of the people of the 110th District fairly.

2. Work to make sure the state of Missouri and its people get a "fair shake" from the federal government.

3. Ensure that we provide a more responsible approach when it comes to allocating and spending taxpayers' dollars.

What are your qualifications for the office you seek?

I am a concerned taxpayer who took the words "put up or shut up" to heart.

STATE rep. 111TH DISTRICT

Democrat

Tod Deveydt

No response received.

STATE rep. 111TH DISTRICT

Republican

Justin K. Charboneau

No response received.

Dave Schatz

No response received.