By Antonio D. French
Filed Saturday, September 08, 2007 at 2:00 PM
As expected, Michele Kratky, wife of former State Rep. Fred Kratky, has been selected as the Democratic nominee to replace her husband in February's special election. Labels: Elections, Endorsements
Southside Democratic committeemen and -women met this morning to select their candidate. According to the press release, Kratky was the only candidate considered. Here's the press release:Democrats in the 65th Legislative District chose Michele Kratky Saturday as their nominee to run for State Representative. Michele Kratky hopes to succeed her husband, former State Representative Fred Kratky, who resigned the seat in June.
Officers also were elected during the meeting. Jack Stelzer will serve as chair; Antoinette Poole, vice chair; Louise Tonkovich, secretary; and Chuck Miller, treasurer.
Last week, the Governor called a Special Election for February 5, 2008, to fill the seat, triggering the process held Saturday that decided the nominee for the Democrat Party.
"I am delighted to be able to finally choose our nominee, and hopefully, our next State Representative," said Jack Stelzer, chairman of the 65th Legislative District Democrats. "I know Michele will work hard in her campaign, and our committee people will work hard to ensure her successful election."
According to Missouri Constitution and Statute, Democratic committeemen and committeewomen from the city wards that make up the 65th Legislative District decide the Democratic Party’s nominee for a Special Election. Michele Kratky was the only candidate considered during the group’s meeting.
"I am honored to be the nominee," Michele Kratky said, "and I am looking forward to running an aggressive campaign."
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