MO: A Libertarian-Republican Two-Party Contest

The Branson Tri-Lakes News reports on the development of the Libertarian-Republican two-party contest for state legislature in Missourti's 62nd district:

Since last September, Missouri’s District 62, which includes Stone and Taney counties, has lacked representation after former State Rep. Dennis Wood stepped down to accept the position of Stone County presiding commissioner.  In a matter of days, that vacant seat will be filled again. . . . Republican Nita Jane Ayres and Libertarian Patty Tweedle are both vying for the District 62 seat. . . .

“I am running for the 62nd district House seat because the Libertarian party has a lot to offer,” Tweedle said. “If I can get the conversation going about liberty and less government involvement in people’s daily lives, then I’ve accomplished something. The two-party system has shown itself to be unsuccessful in promoting healthy, thriving societies all across America.”

If elected, Tweedle said she would work to stop the Real I.D. Act. Tweedle said the act would require all citizens to carry a national ID card, restricting people’s movements and cataloguing their activities.  There will not be a democratic candidate on the Feb. 2 ballot.