Libertarians on Verge of Record-Setting Election Year

The year 2002 has produced a solid slate of Libertarian candidates for public office. With two days to go for filing, the Party expects to field 48 candidates statewide, matching the record set in 1998. “With another last minute filing or two that usually happens, this year may be our best” said Jim Higgins who spearheaded the filings.

For US Senate, Tamara Millay, Libertarian Us Senate Candidate in 1998, faces Edward J. Manley, a non-libertarian and convicted felon from Hillsboro.

Arnold Trembly returns as a candidate for statewide office as the Libertarian Party candidate for Missouri Auditor. In 2000, Arnold ran for MO Treasurer.

In the nine US Congressional races, the Libertarian Party has:

• Dist 1, Jim Higgins, MOLP Press Secretary and returning congressional candidate
• Dist 2, newcomer Darla Maloney, a single mom excited about standing up for Liberty in these turbulent times (Todd Akin’s district)
• Dist 3, Dan Byington of Webster Groves, one of WGNU 920 AM’s libertarian talk show hosts (Dick Gephardt’s district)
• Dist 4, Dan Nelson of Stockton
• Dist 5, Scott Wilson of Kansas City
• Dist 6, Erik Buck of Liberty
• Dist 7, Doug Burlison of Springfield
• Dist 8, Eric VanOostrom of Cape Girardeau
• Dist 9, Dr. John C. Mruzik of Columbia

In 2002 the 17 even numbered state senate seats are up for election. Here the Libertarians field:

• Dist 24, Dick Illyes of St. Louis
• Dist 28, Jesse Watson of Bolivar

All 163 seats for state representative are up for election. Libertarian candidates include:

• Dist 9, John Schultz of Columbia
• Dist 18, Kurt Trachte of St. Charles files again
• Dist 20, Jason T. Werges of Holts Summit
• Dist 21, Mike Bellman (prospective)
• Dist 22, John Schultz of Columbia
• Dist 24, Greg Rennier also of Columbia
• Dist 27, C. David Imlay of St. Joseph
• Dist 28, Jesse Watson (prospective)
• Dist 48, William M. Bates of Raytown
• Dist 51, Gene Palmer of Independence
• Dist 56, Jason Gober (prospective)
• Dist 59, Kevin Babcock St. Louis city LP chair
• Dist 65, Clay Rose of St. Louis
• Dist 71, Tom Knapp of St. Louis
• Dist 72, Brian Fox of University City (prospective)
• Dist 73, Jason Osborne of Richmond Heights
• Dist 82, Christopher Schuster of St. Louis
• Dist 84, Anthony S. Gianino of Wildwood
• Dist 96, Ronald Levy of St. Louis
• Dist 97, Allen Glosson of St. Louis
• Dist 113, Josh Harmon of Jefferson City
• Dist 118, Donald (Donnie) Waldrep of Sedalia
• Dist 133, Thomas Wright Humansville
• Dist 137, Christopher Davis of Springfield
• Dist 142, John L. Wigton of Sparta
• Dist 147, John Williams of Eunice, Executive Committee member
• Dist 148, Grant Warren of Dixon
• Dist 152, David M. Mecey of Bismarck
• Dist 154, Chip Taylor of Poplar Bluff, Executive Committee member
• Dist 157, Timothy Doubledee of Jackson
• Dist 158, Todd Daniel of Springfield
• Dist 160, Lane Smith (prospective)

In addition, Libertarians are on the ballot in local elections as well:

• In Belton near Kansas City, Rick Bailey and Mike Ferguson are running for Charter Commissioner
• Rick Bailey is also running for Cass County Presiding Commissioner
• Gary Stocker seeks a seat on the St. Louis County Council
• Mike Bozarth is running for Buchanan County Collector
• Van Fiegenschue had planned to run for Texas County Clerk. Van’s employer is the Department of Corrections and had to withdraw. By all accounts, the Clerk’s office in Texas County is a fiscal mess
• Jeff Robertson of Lincoln County may run for prosecuting attorney in Lincoln County

To help these heroes promote freedom and reduce government regulation and interference, please donate and address your checks to:

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