Politics & Government
Key Elections 2012 Races in Clayton, Richmond Heights
Use this grid to find which races you'll be deciding Aug. 7. In many cases, two people will represent the cities thanks to redistricting.
and residents can be forgiven for any uncertainty about which candidates will appear on their Aug. 7 primary ballot.
That's because redistricting that occurred after the 2010 Census largely split the cities apart. As a result, one city might have two state representatives. And two state senators. And two U.S. representatives.
In an attempt to clarify the situation for voters, here's a city-by-city look at which races should get attention from the people who live there. Click on the associated links to see a map to determine which district you live in.
OFFICE CLAYTON RICHMOND HEIGHTS ON PRIMARY BALLOT? CANDIDATES U.S. Senate
All All Yes
Republicans include: Todd Akin, Sarah Steelman, John Brunner | Democrats include: Claire McCaskill U.S. House of Representatives (District 1) Generally east of Hanley Road (map)
Generally east of Hanley Road (map) Yes
Republicans include: Robyn Hamlin, Martin Baker | Democrats include: William Lacy Clay, Russ Carnahan
U.S. House of Representatives (District 2) Generally west of Hanley Road (map) Generally west of Hanley Road (map) Yes
Republicans include: Ann Wagner, Randy Jotte, James Baker, John Morris | Democrats include: Marshall Works, George Weber, Harold Whitfield, Glenn Koenen Missouri Senate (District 4) Eastern edge of city ()
Eastern edge of city No N/A Missouri Senate (District 24) Majority of city Majority of city No N/A Missouri House (District 83) None Generally south of Highway 40 (map)
Yes
Republicans include: N/A | Democrats are: Gina Mitten, James Trout
Missouri House (District 87) All (map) Generally north of Highway 40 (map) Yes
Republicans include: N/A | Democrats are: Stacey Newman, Susan Carlson
All All Yes
Republicans include: Todd Akin, Sarah Steelman, John Brunner | Democrats include: Claire McCaskill U.S. House of Representatives (District 1) Generally east of Hanley Road (map)
Generally east of Hanley Road (map) Yes
Republicans include: Robyn Hamlin, Martin Baker | Democrats include: William Lacy Clay, Russ Carnahan
U.S. House of Representatives (District 2) Generally west of Hanley Road (map) Generally west of Hanley Road (map) Yes
Republicans include: Ann Wagner, Randy Jotte, James Baker, John Morris | Democrats include: Marshall Works, George Weber, Harold Whitfield, Glenn Koenen Missouri Senate (District 4) Eastern edge of city ()
Eastern edge of city No N/A Missouri Senate (District 24) Majority of city Majority of city No N/A Missouri House (District 83) None Generally south of Highway 40 (map)
Yes
Republicans include: N/A | Democrats are: Gina Mitten, James Trout
Missouri House (District 87) All (map) Generally north of Highway 40 (map) Yes
Republicans include: N/A | Democrats are: Stacey Newman, Susan Carlson
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