SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Secretary of State candidate Jason Kander today announced his opposition to legislation that would prohibit all Missourians, including military personnel stationed abroad and across the U.S., from mailing in their absentee ballots. Kander, an army veteran who volunteered for deployment and served in Afghanistan, said the bill would make it nearly impossible for active military personnel to participate in Missouri elections. 

Kander outlined how HB 2109, sponsored by fellow Secretary of State candidate Rep. Shane Schoeller, would disenfranchise voters stationed overseas or …

 ~ Kander Now has $400,000 Advantage Over Nearest Opponent ~
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – First quarter fundraising reports filed yesterday show that Democratic Secretary of State candidate Jason Kander outraised all three of his Republican opponents combined by more than $66,000. Kander also finished the quarter with more than $648,000 cash on hand, which is $400,000 more than his nearest opponent.The first quarter fundraising totals in the Missouri Secretary of State race include:

Jason Kander raised $252,755 with $648,567 cash on hand.
Bill Stouffer raised $38,675 …

~ 61% of first quarter contributors are first-time Kander donors ~

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jason Kander announced today that over the past three months his Secretary of State campaign received contributions totaling $265,970, including $252,755 in monetary contributions. This past quarter’s success left the campaign with a formidable war chest of $648,567 at the end of the fundraising period.

“As we campaign across the state we continue to add new supporters on a daily basis,” Kander said. “I am particularly pleased that over the …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jason Kander issued the following statement today regarding the Missouri AFL-CIO’s endorsement of his candidacy for Missouri Secretary of State:

“Our state’s greatest asset is the highly skilled men and women who make the products and deliver the services that improve the lives of every Missourian,” Kander said. “Throughout my career in public service I have consistently supported public policies that help these workers and strengthen our economy. I am honored today that the working families represented by the Missouri AFL-CIO have …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jason Kander announced today that he ended 2011 with more than $442,000 cash on hand for his Secretary of State campaign. Kander has raised more than $271,000 since he announced his candidacy on September 30, including more than $232,000 in the fourth quarter of 2011.

“The outpouring of support this campaign has received over the past three months is phenomenal,” said Kander. “I am particularly gratified by the countless Missourians who went online to support our vision for this office. We will …