Missouri election features big race for open Senate seat

Benjamin Herrold
Jul 28, 2022
Jul 28, 2022

MO-capitol-MO-flag — Missouri voters will decide on contested party primaries for the U.S. Senate seat in the Aug. 2 primary, as well as House of Representatives and state legislative party nominations.
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Missouri’s Aug. 2 primary election brings more uncertainty than usual as many candidates vie for the Republican and Democrat nominations for U.S. Senate.

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