Candidates Hit the Campaign Trail on Independence Day Karla Eslinger (right) poses with Wendell Bailey at the Hutton Valley Schoolhouse on July 4. Eslinger is running for the Missouri Senate’s 33rd district. (photo credit: Amanda Mendez) Brent Campbell is running for Sheriff. At the Hutton Valley Pie Social, he talked about his passion for law enforcement. He said he spent many hours and days in prayer before he ran for office, and intends to make Howell County better for those who serve and reside here. (photo credit: Amanda Mendez) Bryan Hogan is running for Sheriff. Seen here at the Pie Social, Hogan also gave a speech at the Star Theatre. He spoke of his thirty years’ experience in law enforcement and his history of running departments. Hogan has served as the Chief for both the Mountain View and Willow Springs Police Departments. (photo credit: Amanda Mendez) Calvin Wood, candidate for Northern Commissioner, speaks at the Star Theatre following the parade in Willow Springs. He spoke of his twenty years’ experience that he hopes to put to work for the people of Howell County. (photo credit: Amanda Mendez) Jake Clinton is a candidate for Northern Commissioner. In his speeches throughout the day, he referred to his years of experience working with the incumbent Commissioner, Bill Lovelace. He said he will “spend you all’s money where it needs to be spent.” (photo credit: Amanda Mendez) Kathleen Hensley poses with Eleven Point Fire Chief Frank Vanhorn. Hensley is a candidate for Northern Commissioner, and her focus is roads. At the Hutton Valley Pie Social, she spoke of her intention of representing northern Howell County in West Plains and said she is a public servant, not a politician. (photo credit: Amanda Mendez)
