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The election polls opened early this morning at 6:30 AM, allowing citizens to vote for their candidates in the county elections.
Throughout the morning, state party caucuses allowed the Federalist and Nationalist party primary candidates campaign for their
party's ticket. Afterwards, the candidates campaigned across Boy's State to win votes for tomorrow's primary. The political parties
finalized their platforms for the upcoming state election during their caucuses.
After the polls closed, the newly elected county leaders (see the results on the Elections page)
began appointing officials and setting up plans for their county as a whole.
As the citizens progressed through their schools of instruction, they began to impact Boys State through their trials, news reports, and laws.
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Evening Assembly with Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt
Tonight, the program welcomed the Attorney General of Missouri: Eric Schmitt at the evening assembly. Schmitt spoke about his experiences as a Missouri State Senator,
allowing the citizens to see into the life of the Missouri born politician. Treasurer Schmitt enlightened the citizens with details about the modern economy: Relative
volitility, constant acceleration of innovation, and the new unprecedented age of career switching. However, despite such economic uncertainty, Schmitt conveyed the
massive opportunities available for Missouri Boys State citizens to become men of service; through non-profits such as Habitat for Humanity, military service, or even
public office. He then built up Missouri spirit by naming off people and ideas that hailed from Missouri.
After his speech, Mr. Schmitt had a lengthy Question and Answer period where MBS citizens were able to ask him questions.
Supreme Court Sworn In
During the Evening Assembly, Circuit Court Judge Alan Blankenship swore in the Missouri Boys State Supreme Court. After the assembly, the citizens were dismissed to further governmental activities,
and the students of the Law school tackled the Missouri Boys State Bar Exam. Tomorrow, they look forward to selecting their state candidates and beginning the race for state office.
MBS Record
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The citizens of Missouri Boys State publish a paper that is delivered to the citizens every morning. Copies of this paper are published
here every day for your enjoyment.
Today's edition is available here.
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In addition to almost 1,000 Citizen attendees, Missouri Boys State brings over 150 volunteers that give over a week of their time to make this session possible.
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