Senate District 6 candidate interview: Rudy Veit
Rudy Veit has been a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 59th District since 2019. And he is looking to bring his experience to the State Senate.
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Senate District 6 candidate interview: Todd ‘Ike’ Skelton
Presiding Commissioner of Camden County wants the opportunity to serve Mid-Missouri on a larger scale.
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Senate District 6 candidate interview: Jake Vogel
The son of late senator Carl Vogel is hoping to get the chance to make his mark in the Missouri Capitol building come January.
Jake Vogel believes bringing his unique business experience to the Senate floor can drive positive change for the Show-Me State.
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Republican Senate District 6 candidates push for fiscal responsibility, low taxes
Missouri’s 6th Senatorial District has been represented by Republican Mike Bernskoetter since 2019. As his time serving Camden, Cole, Miller and Moniteau counties comes to an end due to term limits, voters have six Republican hopefuls vying to fill the seat.
Seeking the nomination in a crowded GOP primary are candidates Amber Buckles, Derrick Spicer, Todd “Ike” Skelton, Lisa Thomas, Rudy Veit and Jake Vogel.
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Democrats look to flip Missouri’s 3rd District as Republican challenger targets Onder’s voting record
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Democrats and a Republican are looking to unseat Rep. Bob Onder in Missouri’s Third Congressional District. The district covers parts of 16 counties, including the southern half of Boone County, along with Callaway, Audrain, Montgomery and Monroe counties Incumbent Onder faces a Republican primary challenge from John Fraser of Columbia. On
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Missouri Third Congressional District candidate interview: Bethany Mann
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates heading into the Aug. 4 election. On the Democratic ticket for the Missouri Third Congressional seat are Bethany Mann and Tommy Holstein. The winner of the primary race will face either Republican John Fraser or incumbent Bob Onder. ABC 17 News reporter Mitchell Kaminski interviewed Mann ahead of the
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Missouri Third Congressional District candidate interview: John Fraser
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates heading into the Aug. 4 election. On the Republican ticket for the Missouri Third Congressional seat is John Fraser. The primary race is between Fraser and incumbent Bob Onder. The winner will face either Tommy Holstein or Bethany Mann from the Democratic primary. ABC 17 News reporter Mitchell Kaminski
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Missouri Third Congressional District candidate interview: Tommy Holstein
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates heading into the Aug. 4 election. On the Democratic ticket for the Missouri Third Congressional seat are Bethany Mann and Tommy Holstein. The winner of the primary race will face either Republican John Fraser or incumbent Bob Onder. ABC 17 News reporter Mitchell Kaminski interviewed Holstein ahead of the
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Cole County Presiding Commissioner candidates speak on experiences
JEFFERSON CITY Mo. (KMIZ) Following 12 years on the job, Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman decided to not seek reelection. With that seat now vacant, two candidates are vying for it in the upcoming Republican primary. Voters will be able to choose between a state lawmaker with more than a decade of legislative experience
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Cole County Presiding Commissioner Canidate Interviews: Mike Bernskoetter
JEFFERSON CITY Mo. (KMIZ) Sam Bushman is stepping down from his seat as Cole County’s presiding commissioner, leaving the field open for two Republicans — State Rep. Mike Bernskoetter and Paul Dupuis. ABC 17 News talked to each man ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. No Democrats have filed in the race. MIKE BERNSKOETTER: So
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Cole County presiding commissioner canidate interview: Paul Dupuis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sam Bushman is stepping down from his seat as Cole County’s presiding commissioner, leaving the field open for two Republicans — Mike Bernskoetter and Paul Dupuis. ABC 17 News talked to each man ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. No Democrats have filed in the race. SUTTON PARKER: Walk me through
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GOP candidates for House District 60 say Amendment 5 high on voters’ minds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Republican candidates hoping to represent Jefferson City in the Missouri House say they’re hearing a lot on the campaign trail about one issue — a ballot measure that would phase out state income tax, if approved by voters. Missouri’s 60th District covers Jefferson City south of the Missouri River. The seat
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Interview with Shane Kampeter, candidate for Missouri’s 60th House District
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shane Kampeter is a Republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Kampeter is a lifelong Jefferson City resident and current Jefferson City Fifth Ward council member. He formerly worked as a civilian employee in the Missouri Army National Guard before creating his small business, Kampeter Remodeling. Kampeter’s platform includes being anti-abortion, supporting
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House District 60 candidate interviews: Kyerra Johnson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Kyerra Johnson is a Republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Johnson is originally from East St. Louis, Illinois, but has worked within Missouri’s government for several years. This includes working as a criminal deputy clerk in Jefferson County and in administrative roles at the Missouri Supreme Court. Johnson most recently served as Chief
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House District 60 candidate interviews: Scott Spencer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Scott Spencer is a republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Spencer is a lifelong resident of Jefferson City and a former fire captain and firefighter with the Jefferson City Fire Department. Spencer also previously served as the city’s Ward 3 council member. Spencer’s platform includes being anti-abortion, pro-Second Amendment and supportive
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Columbia Ward 4 candidates focus on infrastructure, fiscal responsibility ahead of August election
ABC 17 News has interviewed candidates heading into the Aug. 4 election. On the ballot for Columbia’s Ward 4 seat are Ryan King, Dave Sorrell and Sharon Jones. FULL INTERVIEW LINKS: Ryan King – Dave Sorrell – Sharon Jones COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When Columbia’s former Ward 4 Councilman Nick Foster announced his resignation in May,
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Columbia City Council Ward 4 candidate interview: Sharon Jones
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates heading into the Aug. 4 election. On the ballot for Columbia’s Ward 4 seat is Ryan King, Dave Sorrell and Sharon Jones. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) OLIVIA HAYES: We’re here with Ward 4 city council candidate Sharon Jones. Sharon, thank you for joining me today. SHARON JONES: Thank you, it’s
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Columbia City Council Ward 4 candidate interview: Dave Sorrell
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates heading into the Aug. 4 election. On the ballot for Columbia’s Ward 4 seat is Ryan King, Dave Sorrell and Sharon Jones. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) OLIVIA HAYES: We’re sitting down right now with Columbia Ward 4 candidate Dave Sorrell. Thank you for joining us today. DAVE SORRELL: Thank you
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Columbia City Council Ward 4 candidate interview: Ryan King
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates heading into the Aug. 4 election. On the ballot for Columbia’s Ward 4 seat is Ryan King, Dave Sorrell and Sharon Jones. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) OLIVIA HAYES: Today, I am here with Columbia City Council Ward 4 candidate Ryan King. Ryan, thank you for joining me today. RYAN KING:
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Callaway County commissioner candidates weigh in on possible planning and zoning changes as data center concerns loom
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As voters prepare to choose Callaway County’s next presiding commissioner, one issue is already looming over whoever wins the race: A proposed data center development in northern Callaway County. The project, which is in the early stages of development, has received support from state leaders, including Gov. Mike Kehoe. However, it has
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