GOP 8th District nomination meeting

Fred Lynch

Saturday, February 9, 2013

The Republican 8th District Congressional Committee nominates Jason Smith on Saturday, Feb. 9 in Van Buren, Mo. Smith will run in a special June election to replace U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson.

John Tyrrell, left, congratulates Jason Smith.
State Rep. Jason Smith of Salem, Mo. speaks after receiving the nomination of the Republican 8th District Congressional Committee that took six rounds of voting Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Van Buren, Mo. At right is committee chairman Eddy Justice. Smith will run in a June special election that will decide who will replace U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson. (Fred Lynch)
Jason Smith, left, is congratulated by Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder after Smith was nominated as the Republican candidate for the 8th District Congressional seat Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Van Buren, Mo. (Fred Lynch)
Committee members listen to Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder.

A packed audience watches the proceedings of the Republican 8th District Congressional Committee Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Van Buren, Mo. (Fred Lynch)
Committee members mark their ballots in one of the six rounds of voting.
Todd Richardson bows out.
Wendell Bailey bows out.
Wendell Bailey, right, bows out as Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder shakes his hand.

Clint Tracy and Scott Lipke.
Bob Parker bows out.
Lloyd Smith removes his name from consideration by the committee.
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is recognized by the committee chairman.
Jason Crowell is recognized by the committee chairman.
Eddy Justice, 8th District Republican Committee chairman.
Jason Smith's news conference.
Jason Smith's news conference.