Marshall running for District 52 seat

With only a few days left before candidate filing closed, Dan Marshall added his name to the ballot last week as a Democratic candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives District 52 seat. Marshall is facing Sedalia School District 200 Superintendent Brad Pollitt, a Republican, who is set to retire June 30. State Rep. Nathan Beard, R-Sedalia, chose not to seek a third term in the House.

Jay Ashcroft urges support for statewide Republican candidates –

Jay Ashcroft, candidate for Missouri Secretary of State, answers a constituent's question about his views on eliminating red tape for businesses during a campaign stop Wednesday afternoon at the Pettis County Republican Headquarters in Sedalia. Ashcroft will face Democrat Robin Smith in the Nov. 8 general election.

Republican candidates focus on family values –

From left, state Rep. Dean Dorhman, R-La Monte, 4th District U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, and state Rep. Nathan Beard, R-Sedalia, pose for a photo for a constituent who attended the ice cream social hosted by the three representatives Saturday afternoon at the Pettis County Courthouse. The three candidates, who are running for re-election for their respective seats, spoke of the need for continued family values and support for veterans and the military at the event.