Missouri Democrats to Officially Select Delegates For Obama

(Lake Ozark, MO) - Missouri Democrats will meet this weekend to officially elect their delegates for the Democratic National Convention in support of President Obama.

The party will hold its state convention in Lake Ozark Saturday morning, where they will elect delegates to the DNC, members of the electoral college, and remaining members of the national delegation to the party.

Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to address attendees late Saturday afternoon, preceded by other state officials, as well as U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan -- currently challenging Rep. Lacy Clay for his seat -- earlier in the day.

Friday night, the party will host a reception for delegates and party supporters.