Because just 122 votes separated the candidates in 2008, this is yet another race to closely watch in 2010.
Hoskins will be facing off for the chance to return to Jefferson City for a second term. Jackson, who ran for the seat several times before, has clearly indicated he's backing a political neophyte to replace him on the ballot. The newcomer to the race is Courtney Cole (D), a Warrensburg school teacher.
Cole is already proving a formidable candidate, outraising Hoskins in the last fundraising quarter.
District 121 Campaign Finances
Over the last quarter Hoskins reported receipts of $13,673. Of the itemized receipts, 57 percent came from an assortment of political committees including a $5,000 contribution from the political arm of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants. Hoskins received 40 percent of the total itemized funds from individuals in Missouri through 27 individual donations, largely concentrated in the Kansas City region.Hoskins reported total receipts for the election cycle of $16,723, $2,874 in debt, and $14,407 cash-on-hand.
Hoskins' likely challenger, Cole, formed a campaign fundraising committee one month into the last quarter. And that's why her fundraising totals are really surprising. Cole reported receipts of $16,045 during the quarter. While 32 percent of the total funds originated with political committees, the remaining funds came from 133 itemized contributions.
Cole has already picked up support from former candidate Jackson, Rep. Mike Talboy, Rep. Mary Still, and the Johnson County Central Democratic Committee. Countless other contributors are linked to the University of Central Missouri, where Cole's husband is a communications professor.
Cole's committee reported no debt and $2,503 in expenditures during the period.In total, Cole reported $2,300 more in receipts for the period than Hoskins, not including newly incurred debt. This fundraising report is certain to invigorate the Hoskins campaign, which may have thought re-election was guaranteed. In the bellweather state of Missouri, nothing is certain -- especially in this district.
Historically the District has jumped between Democratic and Republican control. Prior to former Rep. David Pearce's (R) election in 2002 the district was represented for 10 years by former Rep. Deleta Williams (D).
For 2010, this is a race to watch.
Related Links:
Hoskins Campaign Website
Hoskins Campaign Finance Reports
Cole Campaign Website
Cole Campaign Finance Reports
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