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Saint Louis, Jefferson, Saint Louis City, Sainte Genevieve Counties, MO November 4, 2008 Election
US Representative; District 3 Voter Information

Results as of Jan 24 10:46am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (325/325)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Russ Carnahan Click here for more information about this candidate 202,470 votes 66.4%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Incumbent Member of Congress, Attorney at Law
  • Education: University of Missouri-Columbia / Bachelor of Science degree in public relations with an emphasis in public service
  • Education Cont'd: University of Missouri-Columbia School of law / juris doctorate degree
Priorities:
  • We need to roll back the Republican-sponsored tax-credits, worth $14 billion for Big Oil, and instead invest those resources in the America's future.
  • The Congressman is committed to pursuing policies that will provide long-term security for American citizens.
  • Curbing methamphetamine abuse nation-wide, and particularly in Jefferson County is a top priority for Congressman Carnahan.
Chris S. Sander Click here for more information about this candidate 92,759 votes 30.4%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Mortgage Broker
  • Past President, Missouri Assn. of Mortgage Brokers
  • Member, National Assn. of Mortgage Brokers
  • Missouri Delegate - National Assn. of Mortgage Brokers
Priorities:
  • Small Government / Low Taxes
  • Pro Life / Pro 2nd Amendment
  • Strong Military and National Defense
Kevin C. Babcock Click here for more information about this candidate 5,518 votes 1.8%
  • Party: Libertarian
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • JD Saint Louis University School of Law
Priorities:
  • End the war in Iraq
  • Eliminate the personal income tax
  • End the War on Drugs
Cynthia "Cindy" Redburn Click here for more information about this candidate 4,324 votes 1.4%
  • Party: Constitution
  • Occupation: Retired teacher
  • State Secretary - Missouri Constitution Party
Priorities:
  • Restore Constitutional Government
  • Pro-life
  • America's Interests First

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  • The League of Women Voters of St. Louis and the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE).are co-sponsoring a candidate forum for candidates running for Congressional Districts 1, 2, and 3 in the November General Election. The forum will be held on Monday, October 20, 2008, at the Kirkwood United Methodist Church, 201 W. Adams in Kirkwood, 63122, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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