State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee, has announced that he’s seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri secretary of state in 2024. Representative Schwadron, who’s in his second House term in Jefferson City, joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” He’s focusing on election security, saying that “free and fair elections are the bedrock of our republic.” Representative Schwadron blasts proposals to federalize elections. He’s also calling for protecting election workers and judges from threats of violence and harassment. Representative Schwadron is expected to face State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), Greene County clerk and former Missouri House Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller (R-Willard) and possibly others in the GOP primary. Incumbent Jay Ashcroft is running for governor. Representative Schwadron also discussed Israel on on the program, asking listeners to pray for Israel. He also blasts U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-St. Louis) over Israel, saying he hopes she is defeated in her bid for re-election:
(AUDIO): Missouri GOP treasurer describes immigrants as faith and family-oriented
The first minority statewide officeholder in Missouri history says half of his donors are first-time GOP donors and that 99 percent of his donors are individuals.
State treasurer Vivek Malek (R) delivered the keynote address at Monday evening’s Boone County Lincoln Days. Mr. Malek was born in India, and arrived in Missouri in 2001 with $300 in his pocket.
“I come from an immigrant background and I’ve helped a lot of immigrants during my 18 years of practice. And when I see them, whatever country or continent they’re coming from, I see the same similarities that I see in our conservative base,” Malek says.
Treasurer Malek describes immigrants as faith and family-oriented, adding that the GOP must do a better job of reaching out to them.
Missouri’s treasurer says his office currently holds $1.3 billion in unclaimed property. Treasurer Malek took the opportunity to encourage the 120-plus audience members at Lincoln Days to check his office’s website for unclaimed property.
“This is your money, that’s when I say I hate and love it. I hate it because I’m still having it, but I love it because I get to return it. Every time we talk about state government, it’s always talking about taking from people and whatever form in taxes and stuff. Here I’m sitting in an office here I like to give back whatever we have. So, this is one of the offices which does that,” Malek tells 939 the Eagle.
You can check treasurer.mo.gov to see if you have unclaimed property. Mr. Malek describes it as Missouri’s largest lost and found. His office returned more than $1.7 million in unclaimed property to Missouri taxpayers in his first three days in office. That’s a state record. The average return is about $300, according to Mr. Malek’s office.
The crowd also heard speeches Monday evening from Missouri gubernatorial candidates Jay Ashcroft, the secretary of state, and Army veteran Chris Wright of Joplin. Secretary Ashcroft criticized the actions of some librarians, saying they think they know better than parents. He also touted voter ID. Mr. Wright discussed the issue of human trafficking in Missouri and nationwide.
Secretary of state candidate Shane Schoeller, the Greene County clerk, attorney general candidate Will Scharf and former Columbia mayoral candidate Randy Minchew also spoke. Mr. Minchew tells the audience he’s seriously considering a bid for the Missouri Senate seat currently held by Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia). Rowden, who’s term-limited, leaves office in December 2024.
Former State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Columbia) received an award from the Columbia and Boone County Pachyderms.
(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses election security issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Show-Me Institute is hosting a bipartisan election security panel Wednesday evening at 6 at the Country Club of Missouri in Columbia. That’s on Woodrail Avenue. Democratic Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon and St. Louis County Democratic elections director Eric Fey will be there, as will two Republicans: Greene County clerk Shane Schoeller of Willard and Kurt Bahr, who serves as St. Charles County’s director of elections. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners the panel deserves praise for answering questions from Missourians. Secretary Ashcroft also wants to see statutory changes for random audits after elections and for residency:
(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses election security issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Show-Me Institute is hosting a bipartisan election security panel tomorrow night at 6 at the Country Club of Missouri in Columbia. That’s on Woodrail Avenue. Democratic Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon and St. Louis County Democratic elections director Eric Fey will be there, as will two Republicans: Greene County clerk Shane Schoeller of Willard and Kurt Bahr, who serves as St. Charles County’s director of elections. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners the panel deserves praise for answering questions from Missourians. Secretary Ashcroft also wants to see statutory changes for random audits after elections and for residency: