Manny Abarca, one of three Democratic Party candidates for the open seat in the 19th Legislative District, attended a fundraising event on his behalf in Warrensburg hosted by friends from his time as a university student activist. Earlier in the day he had spoken at an event on the campus of the University of Central Missouri on sustainability and recycling.
Manny Abarca (D) – February 4, 2016.
He spoke about the people he hopes to represent in the 19th Legislative District, the nuts and bolts of campaigning, and the pressing challenges of the district and the state which need to be addressed by the Missouri General Assembly.
Via the Missouri Ethics Commission – there are two additional Democratic Party candidates vying for the open seat in the 19th Legislative District:
C161013: Friends Of Manny Abarca For Missouri
Committee Type: Candidate
Po Box 6591 Party Affiliation: Democrat
Kansas City Mo 64124 Established Date: 01/21/2016
[….]
Candidate [….] Manny Abarca
[….]
Election History
Election Year Primary Outcome General Outcome Political Office 2016 State Representative District 19
Committee History
Scan Title Scan Date Report Year
Statement of Committee Organization 01/22/2016 2016
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And, today:
C161017: Mcmurray For Missouri
Committee Type: Candidate
201 North Gladstone Blvd Party Affiliation: Democrat
Kansas City Mo 64123 Established Date: 01/26/2016
[….]
Candidate [….] Clifford Mcmurray
[….]
Election History
Election Year Primary Outcome General Outcome Political Office 2016 State Representative District 19
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John Rizzo, who currently holds the seat in the 19th Legislative District, is a candidate [pdf] (among others) for the open seat in 11th Senate District.
The seat was previously held by a spokesperson for employment at national junk food chain stores as a solution to hunger.
The Democratic Party candidate, Matt Simmons, has television ads running:
Update: a newer version of the ad.
Matt Simmons (D): Hi, I’m Matt Simmons. It’s time to stop playing partisan politics and start seeking sensible solutions to critical issues we face here in the State of Missouri. You deserve a no nonsense voice in Jefferson City representing you with honesty and integrity. I won’t be a puppet on a string for corporate and special interests. That’s tearing this country apart. I’m Matt Simmons and I appreciate your vote on November the 2nd.
Announcer: Do the right thing. Vote for Matt Simmons November 2nd.
“…You deserve a no nonsense voice in Jefferson City…”
If he wins this election his representation will probably give the voters in the 19th Legislative District whiplash.
Matt Simmons filed his third quarter campaign finance report with the Missouri Ethics Commission: on October 11th:
Detailed Summary of Committee Disclosure Report
Committe: CITIZENS FOR MATT SIMMONS
1. TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THIS ELECTION PREVIOUSLY REPORTED $0.00
2. ALL MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THIS PERIOD $3,730.00
9. TOTAL ALL RECEIPTS THIS ELECTION(SUM 1B + 7A – 8A) $3,730.00
15. TOTAL EXPENDITURES THIS ELECTION (SUM 10B + 14A) $9,370.11
25. MONEY ON HAND AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD (INCLUDING FUNDS IN DEPOSITORY, CASH, SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND ALL OTHER INVESTMENTS) $28,652.76
28. MONEY ON HAND AT THE CLOSE OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD (SUM 25 + 26 – 27) $23,012.65
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Like many campaigns this one has reset the “previously reported” clock after the primary.
Let’s take a look at some of the contributions:
Detailed Summary of Contributions And Loans Received
Committee: CITIZENS FOR MATT SIMMONS
Report Date: 10/11/2010
Electrical Workers Voluntary Political St. Louis MO 09/20/2010 $500.00
Sprinkler Fitters Local 268 Political Ed & Leg. Committee St. Louis MO 09/20/2010 $300.00
UFCW Local 655 Elect Political Fund Ballwin MO 09/21/2010 $500.00
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 533 Voluntary PAC Kansas City MO 09/30/2010 $500.00
There are small dollar individual contributions and contributions from organized labor (working people!).
The expenditures:
Detailed Summary of Expenditures And Contributions Made
Committe: CITIZENS FOR MATT SIMMONS
ReportDate: 9/30/2010
A. EXPENDITURES OF $100 OR LESS BY CATEGORY
schnucks $21.81
shop n save $22.13
starbucks $25.90
schnucks $37.27
B. ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES ALL OVER $100 AND ALL PAYMENTS TO CAMPAIGN WORKERS
Minuteman Press St. Charles MO 09/03/2010 printing $672.32
Minuteman Press St. Charles MO 09/03/2010 printing $1,590.68
cbs out door St. Louis MO 09/03/2010 bill board $7,000.00
The republican candidate, Kurt Bahr, filed his third quarter campaign finance report with the Missouri Ethics Commission on October 14th:
Detailed Summary of Committee Disclosure Report
Committe: BAHR FOR STATE REP
1. TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THIS ELECTION PREVIOUSLY REPORTED $0.00
2. ALL MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THIS PERIOD $4,083.94
6. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THIS PERIOD $1,732.00
9. TOTAL ALL RECEIPTS THIS ELECTION(SUM 1B + 7A – 8A) $5,815.94
25. MONEY ON HAND AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD (INCLUDING FUNDS IN DEPOSITORY, CASH, SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND ALL OTHER INVESTMENTS) $2,314.11
28. MONEY ON HAND AT THE CLOSE OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD (SUM 25 + 26 – 27) $2,625.17
35. TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS AT THE CLOSE OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD (SUM 29 + 30 + 31 – 32 – 33 – 34) $3,271.93
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The contributions:
Detailed Summary of Contributions And Loans Received
Committee: BAHR FOR STATE REP
Report Date: 10/12/2010
Elect Cynthia Davis OFallon MO 08/30/2010 $55.00
Mark Parkinson St. Charles MO 63303 State of Missouri Representative 08/30/2010 $100.00
NFIB – Missouri Safe Trust Washington DC 08/30/2010 $500.00
Chuck 4 State Rep Lake St. Louis MO 08/30/2010 $330.00
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There are some small individual contributions, a few PACs and contributions from other republican campaigns.
The expenditures:
Detailed Summary of Expenditures And Contributions Made
Committe: BAHR FOR STATE REP
ReportDate: 10/15/2010
B. ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES ALL OVER $100 AND ALL PAYMENTS TO CAMPAIGN WORKERS
Sprint Store OFallon MO 08/30/2010 Phone Equipment $90.00
Bottoms Up BrewhouseOFallon MO 09/01/2010 Fundraiser $275.00
King Strategic Communications Gahanna OH 09/07/2010 Push Cards $1,429.00
OFallon Chamber of Commerce OFallon MO 09/16/2010 Membership $220.00
OFallon Chamber of Commerce OFallon MO 09/16/2010 Golf Tournament $125.00
OfficeMax OFallon MO 09/21/2010 Office Supplies $65.80
Graphic Printing and Signs St. Peters MO 09/27/2010 Signs $1,144.88
Lowes St. Peters MO 09/29/2010 Sign Supplies $18.26
High Way Media OFallon MO 09/28/2010 Printing $271.93
Sprint DALLAS TX 9/13/2010 Phone Services $143.82
Sprint DALLAS TX 9/14/2010 Phone Services $156.52
Walgreens O’Fallon MO 9/21/2010 Stamps $26.40
Our Lady’s Inn Defiance MO 9/28/2010 Campaign Event $25.00
Beer? Golf Tournament. Chamber of Commerce. Signs.
And look who’s in another Matt Simmons campaign ad:
Update: a newer version of the ad.
Matt Simmons (D): I’m Matt Simmons. Unlike my opponent I believe public education is the foundation of our children’s lives. When I’m elected I’ll make sure public schools are fully funded and that all children receive a quality education.
Kurt Bahr (r):…[inaudible] been a home schooler and being a father of two home schools I plan to be, you know, the lobbyist for home schooling at Jeff City.
Announcer: Do the right thing. Vote for Matt Simmons November 2nd.
