Thanks for your support

Tuesday was an extraordinary moment for our country and our state. I had to pinch myself to make sure the experience was real…and it was. We are headed in a new direction and it is all because of the hard work of so many people who made calls, knocked on doors and wrote checks.

I can’t thank you enough for your support of my reelection campaign. Your kind words of encouragement that keep me uplifted, your contributions that helped sustain the campaign, and your time spent distributing signs, stuffing envelopes and cheering me on at events warmed my heart.

Our Democratic ticket worked hard and it showed in the results. But we all know that the real work is just beginning…the change we need won’t come easy, so I hope we can continue to count on your support in the months and years ahead.

I look forward to hearing from you all about what I can do to better serve you as your Secretary of State. Thank you again. Hope to hear from you soon.

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Posted on Oct. 6, 2008 at 6:28 PM by Robin Carnahan

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLING IS WESDNESDAY OCTOBER 8

I don’t have to tell you that we are at a critical time in our nation’s history. The most effective way to have your voice heard about the economy, healthcare, education or any important issue is to go to the polls in less than a month and elect leaders who are looking after your interests. And the only way to do this is to register to vote. Voter registration will close in two days in Missouri. Make sure you are ready!

· To register, Missourians must return a completed voter registration form to their local election authority.

· If you change your name or address, you must re-register to vote.

· To find out if your voter registration is current or where you vote, visit govotemissouri.com.

For more voter information, visit the Missouri Secretary of State website at sos.mo.gov.

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Posted on Sep. 26, 2008 at 9:44 PM by Robin Carnahan

What's at Stake

Recently, I was given the chance to participate in the Missouri Press Association's Candidate forum. It was a chance for me to explain to why I am running for reelection and why I am the best candidate for the job. I explained the seriousness surrounding this race and why it matters who is serving you as Secretary of State. The office of Secretary of State is a big one, with over 270 employees and a $45 million dollar budget. It requires juggling several hats dealing with business owners, investors, library patrons and voters. All of the divisions of the office are equally important and requires great attention to each.

Four years ago, I ran for this important office because I brought experience in law, government, elections and business. Throughout my time in office, I have used commonsense solutions to get results for the abuse victim who needs our Safe at Home program, the Senior Citizen who almost had his life savings taken away by a scam artist, the small business owner who doesn't have extra time or money to deal with bureaucratic paperwork and the voter who wants to feel secure that their vote will be counted.

I grew up on a farm and on a farm, like many households, there is a list of things that need to be done. Missouri has a list of things that needs to be done this year and it is going to take qualified people in office to get things done. I am running for re-election because I know that I can check things off of that list.

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Posted on Sep. 11, 2008 at 5:15 PM by Robin Carnahan

A Day to Remember

On this day seven years ago, our country faced a devastating attack on our soil. That day lives were lost, but America was brought together under one flag and all of the things that divided us didn’t matter anymore. Today, the two presidential candidates have decided to put aside any political bickering and I say we should all do the same. This day is not about being a Democrat or a Republican—but an American. Let’s honor that.

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Posted on Sep. 2, 2008 at 6:10 PM by Robin Carnahan

Last Week - and the Weeks Ahead

Well, the Democratic National Convention is over but the excitement of this election is just beginning. As we start off an exciting march to November 4, I thought it was a perfect time to write my first blog entry.

This year the dynamic of the convention (like the rest of this election year) was different. On Monday, Claire McCaskill made Missouri Dems proud as she opened the convention and Michelle Obama followed her with an introduction of who she is. Tuesday, Hillary Clinton and Mark Warner delivered messages that brought our party together and encouraged us to move into the future. Wednesday, Bill Clinton showed his support of a Barack Obama presidency and Joe Biden accepted the #2 spot.

And on Thursday, as we marked the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s I have a Dream Speech, Barack delivered his most anticipated speech yet. People often pose the question to me why I support Senator Obama. After watching the speech Thursday night, I think that answer is pretty simple.

The countdown to change in Missouri has begun.