A lot going on...

Hi Everybody!

The big news is that I've officially announced my entry into this race. Media coverage has been good so far -- I'm pretty pleased about the way reporters are covering my candidacy. I'll post the articles on the Web site within the next day or two.

One funny part was that The Maneater referred to me as the State Auditor, rather than a State Auditor Spokesman (as they intended). As soon as I saw it, I called Susan Montee to let her know that I was not planning a coup.

This morning I actually filed for the office. It was the first time I'd been through the process and it was fascinating. Every state candidate, whether running for state representative or governor, has to stand in a line and go through the bureaucratic process. For 40 minutes or so, I stood between Lt. Governor Peter Kinder and two candidates for the same state representative seat in Kansas City. The Lt. Governor seemed to know an awful lot about my race, which was weird. Doesn't he have anything better to do than keep up with the race of someone he's never met before? I'm torn between being flattered and feeling like we should be getting more bang for our buck when it comes to the the salary we are paying our Lt. Governor.

At the end of the line, every candidate filing on the first day draws a number. In each race, the number determines the order of ballot placement. Conventional wisdom says that being first on the ballot is worth a point or two, so I'm pleased to have drawn the lowest number in my race. No, it is not really a big deal, but it is still comforting.

Oh, I would like to mention that this weekend I went to an awesome gospel music event at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, a predominantly black church, just outside the 25th district (literally, maybe 50 feet). It was a great opportunity to spend quality time with future consituents. I continue to be reminded that the best thing about politics (in terms of personal rewards) is the opportunity to interact with all kinds of people who I might not otherwise meet.

Have a great evening.

- sean

Sean Spence
Candidate, Missouri's 25th Legislative District
573-823-1308
seanspence@earthlink.net
www.SpenceCampaign.com