Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Governor of Missouri issued a Writ of Election to fill the vacancy in the office of US Representative, District 8. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson.
The SPECIAL ELECTION is to be held Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The 8th Congressional District includes Stoddard County.
The party candidates are Representative Jason Smith (Republican – District 120) of Salem, Missouri and Representative Steve Hodges (Democrat-District 149) of East Prairie. Other candidates who will be on the ballot are Bill Slantz, Libertarian and Dough Enyart of the Constitution Party. Four people have filed as write-in candidates, Thomas Brown, Robert George, Wayne Byinton and Ted Brown, Sr.
Polls open in Stoddard County at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. Polling places will be Dexter Ward One – Risen Church; Dexter Ward Two – Keller Public Library; Dexter Ward Three – Municipal Court Building; Dexter rural – Sacred Heart Catholic Activity Hall.
When the polls open on Tuesday, every citizen in the 8th Congressional District over the age of 18 will be able to cast a vote. It is a right we take for granted, one that defines our nation as a democracy.
All registered voters are encouraged to participate, as this is a privilege granted in the United States and we have the freedom to elect whomever we so choose.
