Post-Primary Missouri GOP Barnstorming Tour Ends In St. Louis Area

Congressional candidate Ann Wagner hopes to turn Missouri "firecracker red."

Creve Coeur-area Couple Ready For Democratic Party Convention Duties

Tom and LaDonna Appelbaum will be part of the Missouri delegation at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC, next month.

April Tax Increase Will Save County Parks, Committee Says

A committee of parks supporters studied the St. Louis County Park system and endorsed a tax increase proposal. The measure must pass through the county council, where Councilman Steve Stenger said there is not a funding problem with the parks.

Post-Primary: Todd Akin The Biggest Surprise & Jay Nixon Would Win In November

Patch's polling of influential Republicans and Democrats in Missouri also reveals Lt. Governor Peter Kinder has a lot of work to do to rebuild bridges within his own party.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 141 Lanes Open, But Parkway Detour Tuesday

MoDOT is opening lanes on Route 141 in West County between St. Luke's Hospital and Olive Boulevard Monday, but Parkway students will take a detour Tuesday when classes start.

Snap Poll: Romney's VP Pick Helps Obama-Biden Ticket With Seniors

Influential Democrats polled Saturday said Paul Ryan's budget plan for Medicare is a recipe for the party to run against Republicans in Missouri.

Snap Poll: Paul Ryan As VP Pick Galvanizes Missouri Republicans

Ryan's budget plans don't give the Obama campaign an opening with voters according to GOP activists.

The Paul Ryan VP Pick: What Does It Mean In Missouri?

Mitt Romney's selection for a Vice-Presidential pick could have impact on November here in races beyond the White House.

Construction Hotspots To Avoid Near Creve Coeur

Westbound I-64 is closed in Downtown St. Louis this weekend. MoDOT has the rest of the area's construction work zones coming up.

Abolish Lieutenant Governor Job: Would You Do It?

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is a Republican; the governor is a Democrat. What's the point of the lieutenant governor's office under those conditions?

UPDATE: Glenn Koenen Wins Democratic Nomination for 2nd Congressional District

According to unofficial election results from the Secretary of State, Koenen, of Oakville, has won the Democratic nomination by 49 votes. Lack of results from two St. Louis County precincts held up the final unofficial determination.

Patch Election Recap: The Morning After The Primary

Look at the results, and tell us what you think about the political landscape now.

Lt. Gov. Kinder Survives Primary Challenge

Incumbent beats back challenge from State Senator Brad Lager, will face Susan Montee in November.

Meredith Ousts McCreery in 71st House Race Democratic Primary

Newcomer defeats candidate from Olivette by 236 votes.

Martin Wins GOP Primary For Attorney General

In an East (Ed Martin) versus West (Adam Warren) Missouri Republican candidacy bid for attorney general, Martin pulled ahead early Tuesday evening and stayed the frontrunner.

Creve Coeur Township GOP Incumbent Toppled

Voters elected Michael Burr to be the Republican Committeeman for Creve Coeur Township.

Missouri Voters Overwhelmingly OK 'Right to Pray' Amendment

U.S. Rep. Todd Akin wins the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. Businessman Dave Spence wins the GOP nomination for governor.

Hearing On Proposed Retirement Community Continued

Developers of a 90-unit assisted living facility are asked to work through issues with condo neighbors.

Primary Election Day Is Here: The Vote Is In Your Hands

Help us chronicle the day's events here in Creve Coeur with your comments and photos.

Busy Planning and Zoning Agenda Monday: Schools, A Restaurant and Senior Care

Creve Coeur city planning officials will hold a series of public hearings.

Democrats: John Brunner Would Be Toughest Challenge For Claire McCaskill

Patch 'Blue Arch' participants favored the Frontenac businessman over U.S. Rep. Todd Akin and former State Treasurer Sarah Steelman.

Blue Arch Survey: Patch Democrats Say Clay Will Defeat Carnahan

The high-stakes battle between incumbent members of Congress will come to an end Tuesday. Our 'Blue Arch' Panelists also weigh in on implications for other Democrats.

Logo No-No? Brunner Campaign Changes Course With Bus

Use of Marine Corps logo may be in violation of military trademark guidelines.

Todd Akin Ends Bus Tour in Maryland Heights Ahead of Tuesday's Primary

U.S. Senate Candidate Todd Akin held a rally at the Westport Plaza Sheraton on Aug. 3, ending his week-long bus tour of Missouri.

Brunner Heads Into Final Primary Campaign Weekend, Defends Spending Cut Position

Candidates are pushing their 'Get Out The Vote' message hard in the last days of the Primary campaign.

Jonathan Dine, Libertarian Candidate For U.S. Senate

The Kansas City-area candidate has no primary opposition.

Stephen Colbert Asks Russ Carnahan: Are You A Genetically Modified Vegetable From Monsanto?

Candidate for the First Congressional district seat sits in the 'Colbert Report' hot seat.

John Brunner's U.S. Senate Campaign Plans Creve Coeur Get Out The Vote Rally

The campaigns are in a mad-scramble to fire up supporters ahead of Tuesday's primary.

McCreery Seeks Second Term as State Representative

Previously she served one year after winning a special election in 2011.

Creve Coeur Participating In Back To School Sales Tax Holiday

The back to school tax holiday is this weekend, but many area cities, including several bordering Creve Coeur, are opting out.

A Message From The Mayor

Here is Creve Coeur Mayor Barry Glantz's August column, courtesy of the city's monthly newsletter.

Neal Breitweiser, Republican Candidate For Creve Coeur Township Committeeman

The Creve Coeur Republican is seeking another term at the Township level.

Missouri Republicans: Mitt Romney Right On Bain & Tax Returns

A Patch panel of party insiders from the local and state level believes the presumptive Presidential nominee will carry Missouri in November.

Influential Missouri Republicans Say Mitt Romney Should Pick Marco Rubio As Running Mate

Patch's 'Red Arch' survey shows 'Other' ties or outpolls prime contenders like Ohio Senator Rob Portman or former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.

Clay-Carnahan Debate Airs Monday on KMOX: What Would You Ask?

Both men are seeking to become the Democratic Party's candidate for 1st District U.S. Representative.

Sarah Steelman, Republican Candidate For U.S. Senate

The former State Treasurer is one of eight candidates aiming for the GOP nomination to face Claire McCaskill.

Joyner-Kersee Jumps Into Politics, Endorses Clay

Olympic athlete endorsing Rep. William Lacy Clay in new radio ad.

Ethics Commission: 'We Look At Evidence Very Carefully'

One case tied to the Creve Coeur Mayoral election is over, while another waits.

Business Discussion and 'In-Sourcing' Brings Acting Commerce Secretary To Creve Coeur Area

Rebecca Blank visited the Helix Center in Creve Coeur before stopping at Maryland Heights-based Wilco Molding on Tuesday morning.

John Brunner, Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate

Brunner is one of eight candidates seeking the GOP nomination to face Claire McCaskill.