District 124 in Cass County is the scene of another open seat showdown between Democrat James Tieman II and Republican Rex Rector. Tieman is heavily funded by organized labor while Rector has drawn support from insurance and business political action committees. The seat was previously held by Republican Vicky Hartzler.
In the other side, Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, says that, in her opinion, giving coverage for contraceptives would make insurance companies raise their prices.
However, not all women are in favor of ERA. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, led a group of female and male legislators who held their own rally in opposition to the ERA.