Dexter, Missouri - Jason Smith was the guest speaker at the Stoddard County Republican Club meeting on Monday, March 18th.

Jason is the Republican Candidate for the up-coming June 4th special election to fill the Missouri 8th U.S. Congressional seat formally held by JoAnne Emerson.

Jason currently is the Missouri House of Representative for the 150th District and Missouri House Speaker Pro Tem.

Pictures with the Candidate from the left are Stoddard County Republican Club Officers:  Evelyn Griffin, Treasurer, Aleshia Flowers, Secretary, Gloria Hampton, Assistant Treasurer, Jason Smith, Candidate, Jim Henderson, President and Mike Watkins, Vice President.