Political activists in Pettis County are seeking to capitalize on voter frustration with the two major parties with the establishment of a county committee for the Constitution Party.
The party, which stresses strict adherence to the Constitution and Declaration of Independence and following the intent of the Founding Fathers, is rebuilding its state party infrastructure after it lost ballot access in 2004. The party’s state chairwoman, Donna Ivanovich, said the party’s showing in the 2008 state treasurer’s race — where the party’s candidate, Rod Farthing, secured a little more than 2 percent of the vote — had opened the door for re-certification. The party was originally recognized in 1992. The Secretary of State’s Office officially re-certified the party on July 2, 2008.
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