Richard Monroe

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Richard Monroe is the Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Monroe is the Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 7th Congressional District (map) of Missouri. He is the Democratic nominee to challenge incumbent Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.). He won in primary elections which took place on August 5, 2008. [1]

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Positions, record and controversies

Bio

For the last 20 years Richard Monroe served as a Federal Prosecutor in the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri, until his early retirement in February of 2008. His wife and him also own a retail business in Springfield which they have been running for fifteen years.[1]

2008 elections

Monroe is the Democratic nominee to challenge Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) in the 2008 congressional elections.[1] He won in primary elections which took place on August 5, 2008. [1]

Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.

Campaign contributions

The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Richard Monroe. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.

Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
DonorAmount (US Dollars)
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers$ 5,000
Communications Workers of America$ 3,500
Ssa$ 3,000
Mssu$ 300
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site.
Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from
the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

Monroe will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Affiliations

More background data

Contact

Monroe for Congress
PO Box 10793
Springfield, MO 65808-0793
417-576-8853

Email: richard@monroeforcongress.com

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