In the wake of Gov. Matt Blunt surprise announcement on Jan. 22 that he will not seek re-election, three prominent Republican elected officials have entered the race to replace him. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, State Treasurer Sarah Steelman and U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof have all announced their plans to seek the GOP gubernatorial nomination in the August primary.
The changes in plans by the three, who had intended to seek re-election to their current jobs, set off a domino effect as numerous potential candidates in both parties began testing the waters to replace them. The winner of the GOP gubernatorial primary will face Attorney General Jay Nixon, the presumptive Democratic nominee, in the November general election.
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Go Peter Kinder!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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