Jake Zimmerman - District 83

[LocalDem]

Forgive me if this was posted below, but I wanted to give a shout out about a good friend and DemBench candidate, Jake Zimmerman.

Jake had been doing really well fundraising for a race for District 5 of the St. Louis County Council, and a serious primary battle was shaping up. Acting at the request of party leadership, Jake gave up his run for County Council in favor of a race for State Representative in District 83. From the news accounts, Jake has party support in that race, which I understand to be a safe Dem seat.

This is the kind of resource management that I think the party needs to be doing much more of across the country. Not to mention, it's a way to ensure the services of a bright rising star in state politics. Bravo, MO!

[nickinSTL]

1. Sounds like Jake would be replacing Barbara Fraser

She's leaving the seat due to term limits and running for County Council.

[LocalDem]

2. Right

He was going to be her opponent, but this arrangement lets him be her successor instead. I went to law school with Jake and have been a fan of his for a long time.

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