Missouri AG wins Republican nod for Senate

Eric Schmitt earned the Republican nomination for the Senate seat being vacated by incumbent Republican Sen. Roy Blunt.

Schmitt, Missouri’s Attorney General, topped a 21-candidate field to win the nomination. He defeated former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and current U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, the other two frontrunners. Former President Donald Trump had issued a statement endorsing “Eric” in the primary, but did not offer a last name. In addition to Schmitt and Greitens, the field of 21 included a third Eric – Eric McElroy.

Democratic voters chose Trudy Busch Valentine as their candidate.

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