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Russ Carnahan
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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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