An attempt to put forth a 7-1 map in favor of Republicans failed when the speaker ruled in favor of a Democrat's point of order.
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Jeff Roorda is a former state representative and longtime police officer in Jefferson County.
Running for an open seat, Rachl Aguirre hopes to become the next conservative state representative for Jackson County.
The bill seeks to increase the threshold of voter passage of initiative petitions to two-thirds instead of a simple majority.
The new map puts Ray County under the 6th congressional district instead of splitting it between two.
Rep. Louis Riggs said his experience chairing the seven-member Special Committee on Broadband Development was an “eye-opener.”
"Our biggest approach to getting things done is what we are mandated to do by the constitution."
A conservative cohort, which includes Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, prefers a 7-1 map in favor of Republicans.
"We have to figure out how we construct maps that make the most sense for Missourians."
Travis Wilson, a local economic developer and resident of St. Charles County for almost three decades, has announced his candidacy for HD 65.