I would like to thank everyone who believed and supported my quest to become the 71^st Districts new State Representative.  Working together as a team we made it possible.  This is a victory for all of us to celebrate.  Even though we are in difficult times, there is light at the end of the tunnel.  I will continue my work with residents, community groups, and municipal leaders to make sure our district is a better place.  When we work as one, great things can happen.

It will be an honor to represent you.

Sincerely,

Clem Smith

State Representative Elect – 71^st District

**Results**

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

“Clem Smith, age 33, is a union machinist with extensive experience in politics from a worker’s perspective. His intelligence, earnestness and commitment to the community have earned him perhaps the most impressive list of endorsements by Democratic officials and organizations of anyone running in this primary. We think his presence will bring a level head and a strong community commitment to the Legislative Black Caucus in Jefferson City. We strongly endorse CLEM SMITH IN THE 71ST DISTRICT.”

-St. Louis American, 07/23/2010

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

Talking with potential voters is one of the highlights of my day.  I’m putting in the extra time and effort to make sure the 71st district moves forward.

Thanks for all the support!

Clem

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

The Missouri School Administrators Political Action Committee has endorsed our campaign!

The MSAPAC is comprised of four statewide school administrator organizations, including the Missouri Association of School Administrators, the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals, the Missouri Association of Secondary Schools Principals, and the Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators.

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

Thank you for your endorsements:

Sheet Metal Workers Local 36

IUPAT District Council# 2

IUOE 513

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

The Young Democrats of St. Louis have endorsed us!

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

The Missouri National Education Association (MNEA) has endorsed the campaign.  They believe in my vision of strong public education, and world class students.

Clem

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

Teamsters Local 600

Thanks for your support!

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

I am proud to announce that we have picked up some major endorsements:

-St. Louis Labor Council (AFL-CIO COPE)

-Greater St. Louis CWA City Council

-Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Division 788

-IUOE Local 148

-Missouri State Council of Machinist

-CWA/MSWU ( Missouri State Workers Union) Local 6355

-IAM District 9

-Missouri Pro-Vote

-Airport Township Democratic Club

-Advocates of PPSLR & SWMO

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City

The North County Citizens Group has endorsed the campaign.

Thanks you to all of the citizens that made this possible.

-Clem

Primary Tasks:

As State Representative I will be a voice for our issues and stand on the frontline of our battles. I will remain focused on improving the condition of all citizens throughout our community. -Increase Economic Development -Strengthen Public Education -Improve Worker Rights -Preserve Social Programs

Community Involvement:

As a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area and active member of my community, I have worked on improving the conditions for citizens throughout our area. Some of my contributions include: -Participating in the Healthcare for America Forums and Economic Development Rallies -Volunteering in the Voter Protection Coalition -Being a member of: Multiple Sclerosis Society, NAACP, Young Democrats of St. Louis, and North County Labor - Appointee to the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Program Advisory Board - Taken our concerns about Employment Security, Healthcare, and Economic Development to Washington D.C and Jefferson City