__Name:__ Chris Blattel
__Age:__ 38
__Place of birth:__ Chafee MO
__Spouse, children's names:__ Hunter Blattel -son
Samantha Blattel - daughter
__Occupation:__ Teacher
__Employer:__ High school
__Businesses owned, all or part:__ None
__Previous offices held or sought:__
No political office. I am Vice President of SEMO 10 a pro-constitution group with which I have made several trips to the state capital.
__What makes you the best candidate for the position?:__
Primarily, because I am interested in promoting personal liberty, upholding my oath to the constitution (especially the bill of rights), and being involved with the grassroots citizens who are the bosses of all our elected officials. Since I graduated from college, I have seen a drastic erosion of our bill of rights (the first 10 amendments) that I find alarming. As a father I worry about the future of liberty in America for my children.
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