Election videos Archives

Interview with Dave Raithel, Democratic candidate for the 44th House District

October 27, 2022 1:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

Dave Raithel isn’t pulling any punches in his campaign for a Missouri House seat — to him, this race is about what’s wrong with the incumbent.

Interview with Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch, Republican candidate for the 44th House District

October 26, 2022 11:43 AM abc17news-Newsroom

Republican Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch is hoping voters will send her back to Jefferson City for one final House term.

Interview with Republican 50th House District candidate James Musgraves

October 20, 2022 1:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Republican candidate for Boone County’s 50th House District believes political realities will override demographic changes in the district.

Interview with 50th House District Democratic candidate Douglas Mann

October 18, 2022 1:27 PM ABC 17 News Team

The shape of the new 50th District might mean a change in the party that represents the district.

Interview with Jack Truman, Democratic candidate for the Fourth Congressional District

October 17, 2022 11:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

Jack Truman is a Democrat seeking political office for the first time.

Interview with Republican Third Congressional District candidate Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer

October 14, 2022 11:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Republican has represented the Third Congressional District since 2009 and holds positions on some key House committees.

Interview with Bethany Mann, Democratic candidate for Missouri’s Third Congressional District

October 13, 2022 6:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Bethany Mann, a Democrat from Brentwood in suburban St. Louis, is trying to unseat U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer.

Interview with John Martin, Republican candidate for the 47th Missouri House District

October 12, 2022 12:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

Political newcomer John Martin is hoping to keep the 47th Missouri House District red, despite some big changes to the district boundaries.

Interview with Adrian Plank, Democratic candidate for the 47th House District

October 11, 2022 7:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News interview Adrian Plank, Democratic candidate for the 47th House District, ahead of the November election.

Trudy Busch Valentine says her past experiences prepared her for U.S. Senate

July 28, 2022 9:05 PM Leila Mitchell

Trudy Busch Valentine, a nurse and heiress to the Busch beer fortune is in the race for U.S. Senate and she said her past experiences have prepared her for the role.

Fourth District candidate interviews: Bill Irwin

July 15, 2022 7:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

Bill Irwin is one of two candidates from Hartzler’s hometown of Harrisonville. He’s running in part on his military experience and Missouri roots.

Fourth District candidate interviews: Mark Alford

July 15, 2022 5:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Mark Alford is a former TV reporter from Kansas City. His platform includes a promise to investigate the 2020 presidential election.

Fourth District candidate interviews: Rick Brattin

July 15, 2022 5:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

Brattin is one of two Republican candidates from Hartzler’s hometown of Harrisonville. He brings with him extensive experience in the state legislature.

Fourth District candidate interviews: Taylor Burks

July 15, 2022 6:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

Taylor Burks is the lone Mid-Missouri candidate in the race. He’s a veteran and a former Boone County clerk, giving him insight into the elections process.

Fourth District candidate interviews: Kalena Bruce

July 15, 2022 7:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

Kalena Bruce is a farmer and CPA from southwest Missouri’s Stockton. She has the endorsement of the Missouri Farm Bureau and Gov. Mike Parson and promises to focus on agriculture in the largely rural district.