MIBA LOBBYING REPORT Andy Arnold Arnold & Associates The Missouri Primary Election is August 2nd, so get out and vote! With summer and campaign season in full swing, Matt and I are busy researching candidates for the Missouri House and Senate seats. The MIBA PAC has been active on behalf of MIBA allies, fielding and funding campaign contribution requests. As expected, the big race this August is the Missouri U.S. Senate race, where former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has a slim lead at this writing over Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler. Typically, voters move toward a single candidate in the last two weeks of the election. As far as State House races go, we are watching all of the state senate races closely, as there are seven open seats (six Republicans and one Democrat) and 10 other seats where incumbents are running, with most facing either a primary challenge, a general election or both. As far as the House is concerned, several contested primaries will decide 93 of the 163 seats up for election and 70 contested general elections in November. With the bulk of the House (93-seats) being decided by the primary election, I fully expect the House to stay in Republican hands. The Missouri Primary Election is August 2nd, so get out and vote! ■ September is right around the corner where we will gather for another exciting Convention & Exhibition for our MIBA Membership, family and friends. This year’s 32nd annual MIBA Scholarship Auction on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022, is at The Lodge of Four Seasons Golf Resort & Spa Shiki. We hope you are thinking about what special gift you will donate. On Tuesday, the Exhibit Hall will close at 2:30 p.m. and the Happy Hour Reception and Silent/Live Auction will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Granada Ballroom. All registered bankers and exhibitors are invited and welcome to join the “Bidding Frenzy” for all items donated! If you already have your gift to donate, call the MIBA offices at (573) 636-2751 or go to MIBA.net > For Members > Annual Convention & Exhibition for your donation form. Donations to and purchases at the auction are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. August 2022 | 7
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