Democratic 8th District selection committee meeting

Fred Lynch

Saturday, February 16, 2013

State Rep. Steve Hodges is nominated on the first vote by the Democratic 8th District selection committee Saturday, Feb. 16 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Hodges will face state Rep. Jason Smith in a special June 4 election to replace U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson.

Steve Hodges speaks after receiving the nomination of the committee.
Democratic committee acting chairwoman Cindy Jenks speaks to committee members, with Jerry Howard, left, Bill Burlison and Betty Hearnes.
Betty Hearnes speaks to committee members with Cindy Jenks, left.
Markel Fitchpatrick speaks to the committee members.

Todd Mahn speaks to the committee members.
Steve Hodges speaks to the committee members.
Markel Fitchpatrick states that people should buy goods made in America.
Bill Burlison announces the results of the voting.
Steve Hodges receives congratulations from Markel Fitchpatrick after Hodges was nominated by the Democratic committee.

Steve Hodges wins with 39 votes.