Cape Girardeau Republican Women's Club hosts 2022 Lincoln Day

Faune Riggin kicks off the Lincoln day event with a few words, while Missouri 8th District Congressman Jason Smith and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft listen in. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt introducing himself to people in attendance at the dinner. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Pachyderm Club's Victor Gunn poses for a photo with Tough Tusk award recipient Carolyn Davis. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Husband and Wife, Doug and Fran Austin introduce the Bill Emerson Public Service award . (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Director of Revenue Wayne Wallingford along with his wife Susan give thanks to the crowd after being named the recipient of the Bill Emerson Public Service award. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Attendees of the dinner clap for the award recipients. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Congressman Jason Smith speaking on what he was able to accomplish in his time taking the seat. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

(Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Attorney General Eric Schmitt spoke about what he looks to in his run for the senate seat left by Roy Blunt (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft thanked the crowd for allowing them to be there and to speak to them. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

(Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Mark Mccloskey spoke about on what freedoms he looks to protect in his run for senate (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

(Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri State Representative Billy Long  auctions off a flag along  with the help of State Representative Barry Hovis. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)