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:
Mid-Missouri state lawmaker hopeful courts will strike down voter ID
A Columbia lawmaker who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee opposes voter ID legislation approved in Jefferson City. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) says any provision you put between someone and the ballot box will slow down voting. “It’s not just photo ID. Someone might say what’s wrong with photo ID. …
Smith has serious concerns with Missouri’s proposed new congressional redistricting map; “it’s asinine”
A Columbia state lawmaker who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee is critical of the new congressional map approved by the Legislature, which splits Columbia and Boone County into two districts. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) tells 939 the Eagle that it’s a terrible map. “Why would you split Columbia …
Southeast Missouri lawmaker proposes changes on how constitutional amendments are approved
A veteran southeast Missouri lawmaker wants to change the threshold to approve constitutional amendments in the Show-Me State. Passage currently requires a simple majority of voters statewide. State Rep. Andrew McDaniel (R-Deering) will testify Wednesday at noon before the House Elections and Elected Officials Committee in Jefferson City. His two-page House Joint Resolution 130 would …
Initiative petition legislation championed by Missouri Republicans is heard in committee
Legislation that would change the requirement for passage for constitutional amendments proposed by lawmakers or the initiative petition process has been heard by a Missouri House committee. The bill from State Rep. David Evans (R-West Plains), the powerful House Judiciary Committee chairman, was heard by the House Elections and Elected Officials Committee on Wednesday. Chairman …