Representative Ann Wagner Sworn In With 113th Congress

The Republican from Ballwin represents Missouri's new Second Congressional District.

Recount Says Koenen to Face Wagner in November

A recount didn't change the outcome of Missouri's 2nd congressional district democratic primary vote.

Ann Wagner Responds to Democratic Candidate Recount Results

After a recount resolved for the 2nd Congressional District's Democratic ticketholder, Republican candidate Ann Wagner says her goal is the same.

After the Aug. 7 primary race left Glenn Koenen the Democratic choice for the 2nd Congressional District with a slim winning margin of votes, challenger Harold Whitfield requested a recount. The recount was settled Sept. 12 and reaffirmed Koenen's win by 48 votes.  Ann Wagner, Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District and a Ballwin resident, had won the primary for the Republican ballot spot without any questions. "We started this campaign nearly 17 months ago with a goal of returning strong, effective and conservative leadership to Congress," Wagner said in an email. "Regardless of who our political opponents are, that goal still remains."   Wagner and Koenen are running for the 2nd Congressional seat for the Nov. 6 election…

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Congressional Hopeful From Kirkwood Officially Requests Recount

Harold Whitfield, former Kirkwood city councilor and municipal judge, has asked for a recount in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District. Unofficial results show Whitfield losing the race by 49 votes.

The Missouri Secretary of State's office has 20 days to certify a recount for the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District in which unofficial election results show Harold Whitfield, of Kirkwood, losing to Glenn Koenen, of Oakville, by 49 votes.  The Secretary of State's office received an official request for a recount from Whitfield Tuesday, according to Sarah Jorgenson of the office's communications and publications division.  Going into the election, Whitfield said he thought his chances at victory were good and that residents in Glendale, Kirkwood and Des Peres were very supportive of his campaign that focused on putting boots on the ground, as previously reported by Patch. Koenen previously told Patch that he knew the…

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Whitfield to Ask for Recount in Tight Battle for Democratic Nomination

Glenn Koenen, of Oakville, won the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District by 49 votes, according to unofficial election results.

Former Kirkwood municipal judge and city councilor Harold Whitfield said he will ask for a recount in the race for the Democratic nomination for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District. With 470 out of 470 precincts reporting by Wednesday, Glenn Koenen, of Oakville, won the nomination with 7893 votes, according to the Secretary of State election results website. Whitfield had 7,844 votes, George (Boots) Weber, of Eureka, came in third place with 7,545 votes, and Marshall Works, of Ballwin, had 4,531 votes. Koenen said he knew the race would be close, and expected the recount, but does not think the results will change.  "With the technology of these ballots in St. Louis County, I have confidence the votes won't move far enough to change the …

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Gerry Mandel

8:36 am on Sunday, August 12, 2012

I was surprised Whitfield didn't win I'm glad he's asked for a recount; he is too good a candidate to be out of the race.   more ›

UPDATE: Glenn Koenen Wins Democratic Nomination for 2nd Congressional District

According to unofficial election results from the Secretary of State, Koenen, of Oakville, has won the Democratic nomination by 49 votes. Lack of results from two St. Louis County precincts held up the final unofficial determination.

With 470 out of 470 precincts reporting, Glenn Koenen, of Oakville, has won the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District with 7893 votes, according to the Seceretary of State election results website. The unofficial election results show Koenen won the race by only 49 votes. Harold Whitfield, of Kirkwood, had 7,844 votes, George (Boots) Weber, of Eureka, came in third place with 7,545 votes. Marshall Works, of Ballwin, had only 4,531 votes. These results were just released. At 9 a.m, a spokeswoman with the Secretary of State Office said that they were awaiting final votes from two precincts in St. Louis County. Rita Days, director of the St. Louis County Election Board, said the results were delayed because "we had …

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Ann Wagner Wins Republican Nomination for 2nd Congressional District

A winner in the Democratic Party primary was declared using unofficial results a day after voters went to the polls.

After battling three other candidates in the Republican primary election for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, Ann Wagner has won the nomination by an overwhelming vote. Wagner, a Ballwin resident, and her campaign team hosted a primary watch event at the Hilton Frontenac Tuesday evening. More than 100 supporters, friends and family members attended the party in high spirits. "We're a grassroots organization, a people-oriented campaign," Wagner said. "I will be in Washington, not of it." Wagner served as a Republican committeewoman in Lafayette Township and then became chair of the Missouri Republican Party. Following her service as co-chair of the Republican National Committee, she was nominated by former President George W. Bush as …

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Sheri Gassaway

3:30 pm on Friday, August 10, 2012

Thanks for the heads up Tommy! The word has been updated! I think we all strive for perfection, but unfortunately no one's perfect. Appreciate you pointing out the mistake!   more ›

Randy Jotte, Republican Candidate For U.S. House of Representatives

Jotte is one of four seeking the Republican nomination for the second congressional district.

Name : Dr. Randy Jotte Also known as : Randy Place of residence : Webster Groves Attended college : Yes College : Vanderbilt University Degree : B.S. in Molecular Biology Year of graduation : 1982 University : M.D. Harvard University Area of research : N/A Year of graduation : 1987 Job titles held : Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Employers : Washington University School of Medicine Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Federal office Running for position: U.S. House of Representatives Chamber/district: 2nd Congressional District Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : Village Council, Chagrin Falls, OH (1996-2001) City Council, Webster Groves, MO (2004-2008) Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: 5th District Seat, St…

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Jotte Challenges Ballwin's Ann Wagner to 'Lincoln-Douglas' Debates

In a written response, Wagner's campaign stopped short of declining the invite.

Congressional candidate Dr. Randy Jotte challenged Ann Wagner of Ballwin to a series of debates framed after the historical encounters of Abraham Lincoln and U.S. Senate incumbent Stephen A. Douglas. Jotte, who resides in Webster Groves and works at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, said in an email that the series of six debates would allow the candidates to "present ourselves before the people in a straight-forward fashion.” Jotte said three of the six debates should focus on reducing the national deficit, the economy and health care reform. “These topics certainly are on the minds of the public,” Jotte said. A representative for Ann Wagner, who Jotte will face in the Republican primaries for the 2nd Congressional District on August 7, responded …

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