UMSL hosts community political session ahead of primary [Video]

ST. LOUIS – The past three national elections have seen the highest voter turnout rates, and educating the masses on what and who they’re voting for is in part why we’re seeing these trends.

With less than three weeks until the Missouri primary, the heat is on between political candidates across the state. One local group helped ease the tension by hosting an event Wednesday in hopes of civic engagement.

Candidates from all over the state of Missouri met for a community political session at University of Missouri St. Louis. The League of Women Voters held the event, aimed at educating the public on both the bills and candidates we expect to see on this year’s ballot. 26 candidates were given five minutes to introduce themselves, what political seat they’re running for, and their plans for the community and state.

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