Robin Carnahan

Candid With The Carnahans: End Of A Political Dynasty?

Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards and Don Marsh — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:51:16 +0000

For the first time in a long time, no member of the Carnahan family is holding public office in Missouri.

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan left office earlier this week after deciding not to seek re-election last November. Her brother, Congressman Russ Carnahan (MO – 3), served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. After re-districting, he challenged Congressman Lacy Clay in the Democratic primary and was unsuccessful.

How Much Will Emerson's Special Election Cost?

The Associated Press — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:05:23 +0000

Electing a replacement for retiring Missouri U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson won't come cheap.

Weeks after winning re-election to a 10th term, the Cape Girardeau Republican announced earlier this month she is retiring from Congress in February to become president and CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Photo ID Not Required To Vote In Mo., Carnahan Reminds Citizens

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:04:05 +0000

There has been a lot of talk this year about changing I.D. requirements for voters, but Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) wants residents to know that the law hasn’t changed in Missouri.

Carnahan says voters can bring a driver’s license or other photo I.D. to the polls if they so choose, but that photo identification is not mandatory.

Supporters Of Changes To Judicial Selection Process Won't Campaign For Ballot Measure

Rachel Lippmann and Marshall Griffin — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:12:30 +0000

Updated at 5:33 p.m. to include quotes from one of the Republican sponsors of Amendment Three and from the Sec. of State's Communications Director.

Citing what they call "deliberately deceptive and hopelessly biased ballot language," supporters of a measure that would change the way some appellate judges are selected in Missouri say they will not campaign for their ballot measure.

Judge upholds ballot summary for Mo. court measure

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:36:58 +0000

A Cole County judge has upheld a ballot summary prepared by Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) for a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand the governor’s role in appointing State Supreme Court judges.

The ballot language for Amendment 3 asks:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to change the current nonpartisan selection of supreme court and court of appeals judges to a process that gives the governor increased authority to: