93.3 KWTO Keeping Watch Over the Ozarks
With election night just a day away, the KWTO News Team is giving voters a rundown of local and state-wide races to know before heading to the polls.
Listen for live coverage of the results at 8:00 p.m. with Don Louzader and Speakers Tim Jones and Elijah Haahr on 93-3 A-M 560 KWTO.
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U.S. Senate Race
Republican Candidates:
- Patrick A. Lewis
- Eric Schmitt
- Billy Long
- Eric Greitens
- Bernie Mowinski
- C.W. Gardner
- Deshon Porter
- Vicky Hartzler
- Dave Sims
- Mark McCloskey
- Eric McElroy
- Dennis Lee Chilton
- Robert Allen
- Dave Schatz
- Hartford Tunnell
- Kevin C. Schepers
- Rickey Joiner
- Robert Olson
- Russel Pealer Breyfogle Jr.
- Darrell Leon McClanahan III
- Curtis D. Vaughn
Democrat Candidates:
- Lewis Rolen
- Gena Ross
- Carla Coffee Wright
- Josh Shipp
- Spencer Toder
- Lucas Kunce
- Jewel Kelly
- Clarence (Clay) Taylor
- Pat Kelly
- Trudy Busch Valentine
- Ronald (Ron) William Harris
7th District Congressional Race
Republican Candidates:
- Jay Wasson
- Eric Burlison
- Audrey Richards
- Camille Lombardi-Olive
- Dr. Sam Alexander
- Reverand Alex Bryant
- Colonel Paul Walker
- Mike Moon
Democrat Candidates:
- John Woodman
- Kristen Radaker-Scheafer
- Bryce F. Lockwood
4th District Congressional Race
Republican Candidates:
- Mark Alford
- Rick Bratton
- Kalena Bruce
- Taylor Burks
- Jim Campbell
- William Irwin
- Kyle LaBrue
Democrat Candidate:
- Jack Truman
Libertarian Party Candidate:
- Randy Langkraehr
8th District Congressional Race
Republican Candidates:
- Jason Smith
- Jacob Turner
Democrat Candidate(s):
- Randi McCallian
Thirdy-Party Candidate(s):
- Jim Higgins
3rd District Congressional Race
Republican Candidates
- Blaine Luetkemeyer
- Dustin Hill
- Richard Skwira Jr.
- Brandon Wilkinson
Democrat Candidates
- Andrew Daly
- Dylan Durrwachter
- Jon Karlen
- Bethany Mann
State Auditor’s Race
Republican Candidates
- Scott Fitzpatrick
- David Gregory
Democrat Candidate(s):
- Alan Green
Thirdy-Party Candidate(s):
- John Hartwig
Missouri Senate District 20 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Curtis Trent
- Brian Gelner
Missouri Senate District 30 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Lincoln Hough
- Angela Romine
Democrat Candidate(s):
- Raymond Lampert
Missouri Senate District 16 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Justin Brown
- Suzie Pollock
Democrat Candidate(s):
- Tara Anura
Missouri Senate District 28 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Bill Yarberry
- Sandy Crawford
- Janet Arnold
Missouri Senate District 32 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Jill Carter
- William (Bill) White
Missouri State Representative District 137 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Thomas Barr
- Darin Chappell
Missouri State Representative District 140 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Jamie Ray Gragg
- Danny Garrison
Democrat Candidate(s):
- Amy Freeland
Missouri State Representative District 142 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Jeff Knight
- Royce Tuck
Missouri State Representative District 157 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Mitch Boggs
- Wally Long
Missouri State Representative District 161 Race
Republican Candidates:
- Lane Roberts
- Thomas Ross
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Chad Johnson
- Steve Blankenship
- Andrew Henbest
Christian County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Ralph Phillips
- Lynn Morris
- Timothy Peak
Dade County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Kim Kinder
- Wayne West
Douglas County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Steve Moody
- C.J. Timpe
- Rodney Clouse
Jasper County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Mikey Robertson
- John Bartosh
Stone County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Mark Maples
- Mike Cooper
Taney County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Nick Plummer
- Ken Roten
- W. Alex McAuley
- Noah Prahlow
Webster County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Paul Ipock
- Rob Blumer
Wright County Presiding Commissioner Race
Republican Candidates:
- Zach Williams
- Hunter Fenstermacher
Ballot Issues
$1.65 million bond issue to build a new fire station in Ash Grove
Renewal of two 1/4 cent taxes added to the city’s current sales tax. One would pay for the park’s current operations and maintenance and the other pays for new projects, such as building a regional sports complex and expanding the aquatic center.
Retainment of Washburn Special Road District Levy
$3.5 million bond issue in the city of Clever to extend and improve the city’s combined waterworks and sewer system.
$18 million bond issue for Carthage School District for constructing and improving school facilities and adding a performing arts center.
3/4 cent 911 sales tax for Hickory County central dispatching of fire protection, emergency ambulance service, including emergency telephone services.
City of Joplin Public Safety Tax. A proposed property and personal property tax increase in the amount of $1 per $100 assessed valuation. Money would provide increased pay for police officers and firefighters, hire additional public safety workers, and build an eighth fire station.