Primary Election Guide: Who's on the Ballot Today

Tuesday, Aug. 7 is Missouri's primary election and there are several ballot issues and races which will be decided today. 

University City Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town. Here are the candidates and issues on today's ballot.

Stay with University City Patch today. Election results will be updated as they come in.

U.S. Senate

Claire McCaskill's bid for re-election will be closely watched by the entire nation in part because of her close ties to President Obama's 2008 campaign. 

The fiercely-fought GOP primary willf see U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (R-Wildwood), former State Treasurer Sarah Steelman or Frontenac businessman John Brunner emerge as McCaskill's opponent.

Congress

Redistricting brought on by the latest Census results has eliminated one of Missouri's congressional districts,  to see who will represent the city of St. Louis and areas south, along with portions of St. Louis County stretching to the Maryland Heights border with Creve Coeur.

The primary winner will be an overwhelming favorite against either Robyn Hamlin or Martin Baker in November.

Issues

In August voters will be asked to decide on a measure proposing "a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a citizen's right to pray and worship on public property and reaffirming a citizen's right to choose any or no religion," according to the state law calling for the vote.

 earlier this year.

Meet the Candidates

Patch asked all the candidates to complete candidate profiles. Candidates who completed the profile are listed in bold below.