Missouri Republican Party

GOP Supermajority In Missouri House Grows Slightly As Vacant Seats Filled This Week

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:44:27 +0000

The Republican supermajority in the Missouri House inched up this week with the election of Republican Mike Moon of Lawrence County to the vacant House District 157 seat from southwestern Missouri. Moon defeated Democrat and former House Member Charlie "Doc" Dake in what Republican Speaker Tim Jones described as a hotly-contested race.

Schoeller Chosen As Executive Director Of Mo. GOP

The Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:20:06 +0000

A former southwest Missouri lawmaker has been chosen as executive director of the Missouri Republican Party.

Former state Rep. Shane Schoeller, of Willard, was selected Thursday to oversee the daily operations of the Republican Party.

Ed Martin On Failed Campaigns, Fundraising And The Future Of The Mo. GOP

Chris McDaniel — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:00:37 +0000

In a narrow victory on Saturday, Ed Martin edged out incumbent David Cole to become the new Missouri GOP Chairman.

Many speculate David Cole was ousted because of the GOP's poor performance in statewide races, where the party lost five out of the six races, in spite of Republican Mitt Romney carrying the state by over 10 points. But it's worth noting that Martin chaired the Missouri GOP's Victory 2012 Campaign, which resulted in only one victory for the party.

This Week's Politically Speaking Podcast

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:14:23 +0000

We're back! It's the first Politically Speaking podcast of the new year.

Republicans Have Ruled Mo. Legislature for 10 Years. What's Their Legacy?

The Associated Press — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:16:54 +0000

The start of the 2013 legislative session will mark a decade of Republican leadership in the Missouri Legislature.

It was in January 2003 that Republicans took complete control of both chambers. Since then, they have cut both taxes and government services.