NWPC of Metro St. Louis
The National Women's Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis recruits, trains, and supports pro-choice women candidates for elected and appointed offices at all levels of government regardless of party affiliation. The NWPC's goal is to achieve political parity by the year 2020.
The Missouri Women's Political Caucus endorses statewide candidates. It endorsed Secretary of State Robin Carnahan and two candidates running for U.S. House: Kay Barnes in the 6th District and Judy Baker in the 9th District (pictured below). It also endorsed Attorney General candidate Margaret Donnelly and Treasurer candidate Andria Danine Simckes. It did not endore or rate Bill Haas in the 2nd Congressional District.
Caucus Endorses, Supports Women Candidates
The St. Louis Caucus is proud of the following endorsed candidates for their 2008 primary victories. Members will be working hard to get them elected on Nov. 4.
County Council: Kathleen Kelly Burkett, D2
Missouri Senate: Robin Wright Jones, S5
Missouri House:
Kristy Manning, H16
Rep. Jeanette Mott Oxford, H59
Rep. Rachel Storch, H64
Sharon Pace, H70
Rep. Maria Chapelle Nadal, H72
Margo McNeil, H78
Jill Schupp, H82
Vicki Lorenz Englund, H85
Marti Ott, H86
Jeanne Kirkton, H91
Ronnie Herman, H92
Deb Lavender, H94
Jan Polizzi, H97
Pictured are State Senate candidate Robin Wright Jones and congressional candidate Judy Baker (right).
 
Membership Meeting
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Join us in our last regular meeting before the November election. We will meet at the SEIU Conference Room on the second floor (5585 Pershing, St. Louis MO 63112).
Access is between Union and De Baliviere. There is free parking in the back of the building.
Stars Shine June 7
Dozens of progressive men and women helped raise funds for the Eastern Missouri Political Action Committee (EMPAC). Thanks to the many candidates who attended and to Judy and Sam Longstreth for hosting this fun event. Pictured are House candidate Jill Schupp and Attorney General candidate Margaret Donnelly. For more photos, see "Events."
 
Help progressive women win
By supporting the WPC-Metro St. Louis, you'll be mobilizing our progressive voters who will deliver victory to pro-choice women candidates across the St. Louis area. Together, we've already made huge strides, electing outstanding pro-choice women leaders who are working to put our state back on track. But we have more to do than ever before and we need your early support. With your help, we'll rise to the enormous challenges of 2008 and make an even bigger difference - starting today!
The WPC of Metro St. Louis is working overtime to support progressive women candidates in the St. Louis region. Please support the Caucus' efforts with a contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more. Please mail your contributions to: NWPC-Metro St. Louis, PO Box 11365, St. Louis, MO 63105. If you are a candidate, please complete an endorsement questionnaire (Questionnaire). For more information, email us at wpcstl@yahoo.com.
CONNIE KARR: We mourn the death of Kirkwood City Councilwoman Connie Karr, a Caucus member who served on our policy council. In her honor, we donated the book "Leading Ladies: American Trailblazers" to the Kirkwood Public Library.
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