2013 Missouri's 8th congressional district special election

A special election for Missouri's 8th congressional district was held on June 4, 2013, following the resignation of Jo Ann Emerson on January 22, 2013, to head the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.[2] The Republican and Democratic parties selected their own nominees without a primary.[3]

2013 Missouri's 8th congressional district special election
June 4, 2013
Missouri's 8th congressional district
 
Nominee Jason Smith Steve Hodges
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 42,141[1] 17,207[1]
Percentage 67.1% 27.4%
County results
Smith:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Hodges:      50–60%
U.S. Representative before election

Jo Ann Emerson
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Jason Smith
Republican

Elections in Missouri

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the special election was May 29, 2013.[4] A televised candidate's forum took place on May 27, 2013, at Southeast Missouri State University-River Campus; all party candidates participated while the write-in candidate did not attend.[5] In the general election on June 4, 2013, Republican Jason Smith received 67.1% of the vote, beating Democrat Steve Hodges (27.4%), Constitutional Doug Enyart (3.6%), and Libertarian Bill Slantz (1.5%).[6][1]

Candidates

Republican Party

Declared/Not Selected

Declined

Democratic Party

Declared/Not Selected
  • Todd Mahn, businessman[16][18]
  • Linda Black, state representative[19]
  • Jack Rushin, chiropractor and Democratic nominee for the seat in 2012[16]
  • Terry Swinger, former state representative[19]

Declined

Libertarian Party
  • Bill Slantz, businessman[21]

Declared/Not Selected
  • Jason Williams (withdrew before party meeting)

Constitution Party
  • Doug Enyart, U.S. Marine and professional forester[22]

Independent/Other
  • Dr. Robert George (write-in candidate)[23]
  • Thomas Brown (write-in candidate)[1]
  • Wayne L. Byington (write-in candidate)[1]
  • Theo (Ted) Brown, Sr. (write-in candidate)[1]

General Election

Results
2013 Missouri 8th congressional district special election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jason Smith 42,141 67.1
Democratic Steve Hodges 17,207 27.4
Constitution Doug Enyart 2,265 3.6
Libertarian Bill Slantz 968 1.5
Write-in 185 0.3
Total votes 62,766 100
Republican hold
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See also

References
  1. Kandar, Jason. "State of Missouri - Special Election, June 04, 2013". Official Government Publication. Missouri Secretary of State Office. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  2. Izadi, Elahe. "Emerson Retiring to Head Up NRECA". Nationaljournal.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  3. Sullivan, Sean (December 3, 2012). "Missouri Rep. Jo Ann Emerson to resign from House". The Fix. Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  4. "Deadline for absentee ballots in 8th District election is Wednesday". Southeast Missourian. May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  5. "Front Page Videos: 8th Congressional District forum Part 1 and Part 2". Southeast Missourian. May 27, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  6. "2013 Missouri House 8th District Special Election". Politico. June 4, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  7. McClelland, Jacob (February 9, 2013). "Jason Smith Wins GOP Nomination For 8th Congressional District". KRCU 90.9 FM. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  8. Mannies, Jo (December 21, 2012). "Blast from the past: Bailey proposes to serve as a temporary member of Congress in 8th District". St. Louis Beacon. Archived from the original on July 20, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  9. McDermott, Kevin (January 11, 2013). "13 GOP hopefuls jockey for positions in race to succeed Emerson". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  10. Ragan, Erin (January 10, 2013). "Crowell tosses hat into 8th District ring". Southeast Missourian. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  11. "House leader Smith, Lt. Gov. Kinder seek 8th District nomination". Southeast Missourian. January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  12. Waller, Sarabeth (December 13, 2012). "Poplar Bluff representative makes formal bid for 8th District nomination". Southeast Missourian. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  13. "Lloyd Smith will seek nomination in 8th District". Associated Press. Southeast Missourian. December 30, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  14. "Kansas City man seeking 8th District nomination". Southeast Missourian. December 31, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  15. "Steelman wants 8th District nomination". Southeast Missourian. January 3, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  16. Ragan, Erin (December 5, 2012). "Emerson's seat draws interest from old, new blood". Southeast Missourian. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  17. McClelland, Jacob (February 17, 2013). "Democrats Pick Rep. Steve Hodges For Congressional Election". KRCU 90.9 FM. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  18. Hendricks, Christy (December 4, 2012). "DeSoto businessman to seek 8th District nomination". KFVS-TV. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  19. "Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson Leaving Congress". KMOX. December 3, 2012. Archived from the original on January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  20. Mannies, Jo (December 12, 2012). "Russ Carnahan focuses on the present as he contemplates a new future". St. Louis Beacon. Archived from the original on July 20, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  21. Rinehart, Samantha (February 10, 2013). "Libertarian Party taps Bill Slantz for 8th District race". Southeast Missourian. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  22. Mannies, Jo (February 27, 2013). "Missouri Constitution Party selects Doug Enyart as 8th District nominee". St Louis Beacon. Archived from the original on July 20, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  23. Ragan, Erin (March 27, 2013). "Cape Girardeau doctor to run as write-in for 8th District". Southeast Missourian. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
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