Bob Pund declares his candidacy as a Democrat for the 25th Missouri House seat Columbia- Health care advocate Bob Pund is announcing his candidacy Monday, March 17, at 10 A.M., Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union, University of Missouri. Pund, 39, works as a legislative advocate in the capital for Disabled Citizens Alliance for Independence where he advocates for patients rights, access to education and health care issues. Pund has professional experience as an educator and counselor to patients in order to improve outcomes for patients once they leave the hospital. In May of 1989, while Pund was a college student at MSU, he was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Despite tremendous adversity, Pund went on to earn a degree in political science from the University of Missouri in 1994. Since graduation Pund has worked as a peer counselor, assistant editor at MOMSCIS and now as a legislative advocate. He has earned statewide honors as advocate of the year at Paraquad and SIL. He has a diverse background in community service, education and patient advocacy.

Join Mary Still, candidate for Missouri's 25th House District, at a St. Patrick's Day campaign kickoff. Our district has benefited from progressive representation provided by State Representative Judy Baker, Vicky Riback-Wilson and Ken Jacob. Mary's goal is to continue that progressive leadership. Monday March 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. Orr Street Gallery, 106 Orr St., north of E. Walnut (one block east of Earnie's) Contributions may be sent to Mary Still for State Representative, P.O. Box 933, Columbia, MO. 65205 Neither the Democratic Party or Muleskinners endorses candidates during primaries or non partisan election. All information presented is intended to inform people of upcoming events in the area that may be of interest.

You're Invited to An Evening with Judy! Join us for an evening in honor of Rep. Judy Baker, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Congress. Monday, March 31st from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. The Pasta Factory, 1020 E Broadway Ave., Columbia, MO 65201 Tickets(Per Person): $150 – Associates $300 – Supporters $600 – Friends Checks Payable to 'Baker for Congress' Please RSVP By Phone at 573.569.4612 or by Email at EveningWithJudy@gmail.com. Online contributions for this event can be accepted at http://www.actblue.com/page/eveningwithjudy. Please Mail Checks to P.O. Box 312, Columbia, MO 65205. Neither the Democratic Party or Muleskinners endorses candidates during primaries or non partisan elections. All information presented is intended to inform people of upcoming events in an area that may be of interest.

Stop by for the First Ward Candidate Forum Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Coalition Monday March 31st at 7 p.m. St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 501 Park,(corner of 5th & Park, Columbia, MO Neither the Democratic Party or Muleskinners endorses candidates during primaries or non partisan elections. All information presented is intended to inform people of upcoming events in an area that may be of interest.