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THINKING ABOUT RUNNING? |
KS and MO State Representatives must run for re-election every two years. State Senators must run every six years. Missouri has term limits which means that State Reps. may only serve for 4 consecutive terms and State Senators for only 2 consecutive terms.
Click here to see the open MO House of Representative seats
Click here to see the open MO Senate seats (No current open seats in MO)
Click here for more MO candidate information
Click here to view an election schedule for Kansas
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SEEKING ENDORSEMENT: |
Click Here For a list of this election cycles endorsed candidates.
We endorse in primaries and general elections through screening committees, GKC/WPC Board and membership votes. We utilize the following considerations and procedures:
CONSIDERATIONS FOR GKC/WPC CANDIDATE
ENDORSEMENT & CONTRIBUTION
Previously endorsed incumbents running for re-election do not need to be screened for endorsement by the Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus. While screening of previously endorsed candidates is not mandatory, previously endorsed candidates whose voting records did not support Caucus issues may be screened.
(not listed in priority order)
Mission-related Factors
Pro-Choice
Support for other GKC/WPC positions
Voting record on all GKC/WPC issues (if previous office holder)
Female Candidate (if equally qualified, but male candidates also considered)
Current and paid member of GKC/WPC
Recruited by GKC/WPC
Campaign-related Factors
District demographics
Poll numbers
Experienced candidate (have they run or held office before?)
Potential financial support
Name identification
Training and Staff
Contributing Factors
Open seat
Who holds or held seat previously?
Friendly incumbent
Endorsement by other groups
Adopted by the GKCWPC Board of Directors 2.23.06
Click here for endorsement policies.
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