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overview

H E R E ’ S A R U N D OW N O F W H AT YO U ’ L L F I N D I N T H I S G U I D E

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PRESIDENTIAL an overview of the four presidential candidates

STATE OFFICES an explanation of other elected positions and candidates

BALLOT MEASURES summary of amendments and propositions on the Missouri ballot

BALLOT PLAN make your personalized voting plan to bring to the polls

IT’S MORE THAN JUST THE WHITE HOUSE.

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candidates

ballot measures

Do you know them all?

presidential candidates HILLARY CLINTON DEMOCRAT From 2009 to 2013, Clinton served as secretary of state. Clinton also served as the junior senator from New York from 2001 to 2009 and the First Lady from 1993 to 2001. Her running mate is Tim Kaine.

Source: hillaryclinton.com For more information about Hillary Clinton’s stance on issues, visit this website.

Taxes: “Make sure the wealthy, Wall Street, and corporations pay their fair share.”

Environment: “Taking on the threat of climate change and making America the world’s clean energy superpower.”

Foreign Policy: “The future holds far more opportunities than threats if we exercise creative and confident leadership that enables us to shape global events rather than be shaped by them.”

Education: “Make debt-free college available to everyone... And let’s liberate the millions of Americans who already have student debt.”

GARY JOHNSON LIBERTARIAN Johnson served two terms as the Republican governor of New Mexico from 1995–2003.

He switched parties in 2011 and ran for president as the Libertarian nominee in 2012.

His running mate is William Weld.

Source: johnsonweld.com For more information about Gary Johnson’s stance on issues, visit this website.

Taxes: “Stop special interest loopholes.

Reward responsibility. Simplify our tax code.”

Environment: “We need to stand firm to protect our environment for our future generations, especially those designated areas of protection like our National Parks.”

Foreign Policy: “Foreign policy… should be straightforward: To protect us from harm and to allow us to exercise our freedoms.”

Education: “Advocated a universally available program for school choice.

Competition will make our public and private educational institutions better.”

DONALD TRUMP REPUBLICAN Trump is a New York based real estate developer, author, chairman of The Trump Organization and the former executive producer of “The Apprentice.” His running mate is Mike Pence.

Source: donaldjtrump.com For more information about Donald Trump’s stance on issues, visit this website.

Taxes: “Reduce taxes across-the-board...

Ensure the rich will pay their fair share, but no one will pay so much that it destroys jobs or undermines our ability to compete.”

Environment: “Make America energy independent, create millions of new jobs, and protect clean air and clean water.”

Foreign Policy: “Peace through strength will be at the center of our foreign policy.

Work with Congress to fully repeal the defense sequester and submit a new budget to rebuild our depleted military.”

Education: “Establish the national goal of providing school choice.”

JILL STEIN GREEN Dr. Stein ran for president as the Green nominee in 2012 and for governor of Massachusetts in 2002 and 2010.

Her running mate is Ajamu Baraka.

Source: jill2016.com For more information about Jill Stein’s stance on issues, visit this website.

Taxes: “Set a $15/hour federal minimum wage. Break up “too-big-to-fail” banks and democratize the Federal Reserve.”

Environment: “Lead on a global treaty to halt climate change. Protect the rights of future generations.”

Foreign Policy: “Establish a foreign policy based on diplomacy, international law, and human rights. End wars and drone attacks, cut military spending by at least 50%.”

Education: “Guarantee tuition-free, worldclass public education from pre-school through university.”

congress SE N AT E The U.S. Senate proposes and considers new laws, approves or rejects presidential nominations, provides advice and consent on international treaties, and serves as the high court for impeachment trials.

Jason Kander (D)

Roy Blunt (R, Incumbent)

jasonkander.com

royblunt.com

Gina Bufe

Jonathan Dine (L)

ballotpedia.org/Gina_Bufe

ballotpedia.org/Jonathan_Dine

Patrick Lee

Fred Ryman

write-in candidate

voteforfred.org

U.S. HOUSE MISSOURI DISTRICT 1 The House of Representatives shares equal responsibility for lawmaking with the U.S. Senate. The House is designed to represent the popular will, and its members are directly elected by the people.

William Lacy Clay (D, Incumbent)

Steven Bailey (R)

www.lacyclay.org/wp

ballotpedia.org/Steven_Bailey_(Missouri)

Robb Cunningham (L) ballotpedia.org/Robb_Cunningham

state offices G OVE R NO R The Missouri Governor can veto state bills and has the power of the line-item veto (cancel aspects of a bill) on appropriations bills, a power the President does not have. In some cases legislatures can override a gubernatorial veto by a two-thirds vote, in others by three-fifths.

Chris Koster (D)

Eric Greitens (R)

chriskoster.com

ericgreitens.com

Cisse Spragins (L) ballotpedia.org/Cisse_Spragins

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Lt. Gov.) The Lt. Gov. presides as President over the Senate and votes in the event of a tie vote. The Lt. Gov. steps in when the Governor is absent from the state or disabled. Upon the death, conviction, impeachment or resignation of the Governor, the Lt. Gov. takes his/her place.

Russ Carnahan (D)

Mike Parson (R)

russcarnahanformissouri.com

mikeparson.com

Steven Hedrick (L) votethefuture.org

state offices AT TO RN EY G EN E R A L The Missouri Attorney General is the attorney for the state, representing the legal interests of Missouri and its state agencies. As the state’s chief legal officer, the attorney general must prosecute or defend all appeals to which the state is a party.

Teresa Hensley (D)

Josh Hawley (R)

teresahensley.com

joshhawley.com

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 84 The Missouri House of Representatives is the lower house of the Missouri General Assembly.

There are 163 members of the Missouri House, each representing a district. Members of the House are limited by term limits to a maximum of four two-year terms (eight years).

Karla May (D, Incumbent) ballotpedia.org/Karla_May

MISSOURI STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4 The Missouri State Senate is the upper house of the Missouri General Assembly. It consists of 34 members. The senators serve four-year terms, with a limit of two terms. Half of the senate is up for re-election every two years.

Jacob Hummel (D)

Bryan Young (R)

jakehummel.com

ballotpedia.org/Bryan_Young

Michael Lewis (L) ballotpedia.org/Michael_Lewis_(Missouri)

MISSOURI SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court’s role is to ensure a stable and predictable system of justice by serving as the final arbiter of disputes involving the state’s constitution and laws. It hears and decides legal issues affecting Missouri citizens, businesses, and organizations.

This is a retention election. Judge Teitleman was first appointed to the Missouri Supreme Court in February of 2002 and is up for retention pursuant to Missouri’s nonpartisan court plan. He will be retained if he receives a majority of the votes cast.

Richard Teitelman (Incumbent) ballotpedia.org/Richard_Teitelman

TREASURER The treasurer is responsible for maintaining the state funds by investing and maintaining the state budget. The department is divided into separate divisions: unclaimed property, savings programs and investments. The treasurer’s office invests state moneys as needed.

Judy Baker (D)

Eric Schmitt (R)

showmebaker.com

schmittformissouri.com

Sean O’Toole otoole4mo.com

missouri ballot measures SALES TAX FOR PARKS AND CONSERVATION Amendment 1

This proposal would renew the existing sales and use tax of 0.1 percent for 10 years.

STATE & JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS Amendment 2

This proposal would establish limits on campaign contributions to candidates for state or judicial office.

60 CENT CIGARETTE TAX Amendment 3

This proposal would increase the taxes on cigarette packs from 17 cents to 77 cents by 2020.

PROHIBITION ON EXTENDING SALES TAX TO PREVIOUSLY UNTAXED SERVICES, Amendment 4

This proposal would prohibit a new state sales or use tax on any service or activity that was not subject to a sales or use tax as of January 1, 2015.

VOTER ID REQUIREMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL Amendment 6

This proposal would allow the state government to require the presentation of voter IDs at public elections in order to prove national and state citizenship. This would no longer allow students to use university IDs to vote in Missouri.

23 CENT CIGARETTE TAX Proposition A

This proposal would increase taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products by 23 cents per pack by 2021.

These are issues on all Missouri ballots. Make sure to research local and city issues in your area.

Source: ballotpedia.com

ready to vote?

Make sure you know what, where, and when you’re voting. This guide is just an overview, to use as a starting point for your own research. Educate yourself on all the candidates and issues, make informed choices, and mark them on this guide. Tear it out and bring it with you to the polls on election day to help navigate the ballot.

To learn about what types of IDs you can bring to the polls and other information about preparing for election day in Missouri, visit: s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri

my plan WHERE AM I VOTING

Election Day 2016 is TUESDAY 11/8

WHAT TIME AM VOTING

Polls are open from 6 AM to 7 PM

PRESIDENT

Missouri State Senate

Hillary Clinton (D)

Donald Trump (R)

Gary Johnson (L)

Jill Stein (G)

US CONGRESS

Jacob Hummel (D)

Bryan Young (R)

Michael Lewis (L)

Missouri House of Representatives Karla May (D)

US Senate, Missouri Jason Kander (D)

Roy Blunt (R)

Jonathan Dine (L)

Gina Bufe

Patrick Lee

Fred Ryman

Missouri Supreme Court Richard Teitelman

BALLOT MEASURES US Senate, Missouri William Lacy Clay (D)

Steven Bailey (R)

Please refer to pages 10-11 for a breakdown of ballot measures on the Missouri ballot.

Robb Cunningham (L)

STATEWIDE OFFICES

Yes

Governor Chris Koster (D)

Missouri Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation Amendment 1

Eric Greitens (R)

Cisse Spragins (L)

No

Missouri State and Judicial Campaign Contribution Limits, Amendment 2 Yes

No

Lieutenant Governor Russ Carnahan (D)

Mike Parson (R)

Steven Hedrick (L)

Jake Wilburn

Secretary of State Robin Smith (D)

Jay Ashcroft (R)

Attorney General Josh Hawley (R)

Treasurer Judy Baker (D) Sean O’Toole (L)

Yes

Eric Schmitt (R)

No

Prohibition on Extending Sales Tax to Previously Untaxed Services, Amendment 4 Yes

Chris Morrill (L)

Teresa Hensley (D)

Missouri 60 Cent Cigarette Tax Amendment 3

No

Missouri Voter ID Requirement Amendment 6 Yes

No

Missouri 23 Cent Cigarette Tax Proposition A Yes

No

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