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Statehouse Blend Missouri

Silvey v. Bechthold: Battle At The Courthouse And The Polls

By Brian Ellison,
Matt Hodapp
Published October 23, 2016 at 5:31 PM CDT
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From left to right: J Ranen Bechthold and Brian Ellison
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From left to right: J Ranen Bechthold and Brian Ellison
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From left to right: Sen. Silvey and Brian Ellison
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From left to right: Sen. Silvey and Brian Ellison
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On this week's episode of the Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, candidates for the 17th District Senate seat discuss the issues, a lawsuit one filed against the other and their campaigns as we approach the final weeks of the 2016 election season.

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As a host and contributor at KCUR, I seek to create a more informed citizenry and richer community. I want to enlighten and inspire our audience by delivering the information they need with accuracy and urgency, clarifying what’s complicated and teasing out the complexities of what seems simple. I work to craft conversations that reveal realities in our midst and model civil discourse in a divided world. Follow me on Twitter @ptsbrian or email me at brian@kcur.org.
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