On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Sen. Denny Hoskins talks about his bid for Missouri Secretary of State.

The Columbia Republican points to a coarsening discourse for pulling the plug on his statewide bid earlier this month.

Schaefer served for eight years in the Missouri Senate, where he was chairman of the powerful Appropriations Committee.

The Battlefield Republican represents the state’s 7th Congressional District, which takes in places like Springfield, Nixa and Joplin.

The GOP primary for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District — the first true test from Bost’s party in his nine years in Washington — will likely decide the race because of the area’s deeply conservative beliefs.

The Arnold Republican was the first GOP candidate to announce she would run to succeed the retiring U.S. representative.

The Chesterfield Democrat represents a portion of northern and northwestern St. Louis County on the council.

The Independence Democrat pointed to the death of a Kansas City boy to show the urgency of supporting state workers who investigate child abuse.

The Lee’s Summit Democrat has served in the Missouri House since 2019, representing a portion of Jackson County.

Republican Scott Fitzpatrick was sworn in as state auditor in January after serving as state treasurer and House Budget Committee chairman.

State Rep. Ian Mackey, D-Clayton, said election year politics could interfere with the legislature.

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen's 6th Ward alderwoman is the first Latina to serve in the legislative body.