Somebody must think there are vulnerable republicans in the Missouri Senate. The past few days at the Missouri Ethics Commission:
C091061 09/22/2012 SCOTT SIFTON FOR SENATE Missouri Democratic State Committee State Account PO Box 719 Jefferson City MO 65102 9/22/2012 $7,500.00
C091061 09/22/2012 SCOTT SIFTON FOR SENATE Democratic Senatorial Committee PO Box 7319 Columbia MO 65205 9/22/2012 $25,000.00
C081050 09/23/2012 MARY STILL FOR SENATE MO Senate Democratic Campaign Committee PO Box 7319 Columbia MO 65205 9/22/2012 $25,000.00
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The candidates in the 1st Senate District:
State Senator – District 1
Democrat
Scott Sifton 9814 BERWICK PL ST LOUIS MO 63123 3/27/2012Republican
Jim Lembke 812 ANN LYNN CT ST LOUIS MO 63125 3/20/2012
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The candidates in the 19th Senate District:
State Senator – District 19
Democrat
Mary Wynne Still PO BOX 933 COLUMBIA MO 65205 2/28/2012Republican
Kurt Schaefer PO BOX 1614 COLUMBIA MO 65205 2/28/2012
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The latest summaries, in the 1st Senate District:
C010450: Lembke For Senate
Information Reported On: 2012 – 30 Day After Primary Election-8/7/2012Beginning Money on Hand $308,626.64
Ending Money On Hand $332,584.66
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C091061: Scott Sifton For Senate
Information Reported On: 2012 – 30 Day After Primary Election-8/7/2012Beginning Money on Hand $9,240.08
Monetary Receipts $110,995.11
Ending Money On Hand $36,336.62
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In the 19th Senate District:
C081145: Citizens To Elect Kurt Schaefer
Information Reported On: 2012 – 30 Day After Primary Election-8/7/2012Beginning Money on Hand $556,849.12
Ending Money On Hand $590,975.02
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C081050: Mary Still For Senate
Information Reported On: 2012 – 30 Day After Primary Election-8/7/2012Beginning Money on Hand $138,893.39
Ending Money On Hand $149,597.04
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The republicans have all the money the need. The Democratic candidates have demonstrated an ability to raise money. These races are going to be very interesting to watch.