With his movement-conservative bona fides, southeast Missouri political base and the relationship he’s built over the last four years with Trump and his family, Smith would be a formidable candidate in a GOP primary. A former two term state senator, Kehoe was appointed to serve as lieutenant governor in 2018 when Parson moved to the governor’s office following the resignation of Eric Greitens. Wagner released a statement saying she plans to “discuss with my family what the future holds for me in the coming days.”. Greitens on Monday expressed interest in running for the U.S. Senate seat held by fellow Republican Roy Blunt and blasted the incumbent for failing to adequately back former President Donald Trump. The lawsuits gave Schmitt a national platform, scoring him interviews on Fox News and other conservative outlets. In fact, last year Parson indicated his gubernatorial campaign would be his last for any office. Smith has served in Congress representing Missouri’s bootheel since 2013. Eric Greitens resigned following a scandal. , who cited statutes of limitation that had or were about to pass and potentially missing evidence. His dad, John, served as Missouri governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. Attorney General. He also has name ID across swaths of Missouri thanks to years owning a chain of car dealerships. POLITICO's coverage of 2020 races for President, Senate, House, Governors and Key Ballot Measures. RELATED: Democrat Teresa Tomlinson Enters 2020 Senate Race. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., (second from left) is facing a challenge from Jason Kander, who famously put together an AR-15 blindfolded in a campaign ad. His name has been mentioned as a possible candidate, but is considered far more likely to show up on the ballot next year challenging Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway. 4 Republican Senator Predicts Trump Acquittal By State Of The Union, Ohio Sen. 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He’s not up for re-election again until 2024, meaning even if he ran for Senate and lost he’d have an office to return to. — only to be crushed three months later by Democrat Claire McCaskill. “I’ve been very blessed to have the career I’ve had,” he told reporters. He’s the latest of five senior Republicans to announce retirement. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters. And Jay, who appears on the ballot as “John R. (Jay) Ashcroft,” has proven to be a vote-getter himself, winning by big margins in his successful runs for Secretary of State in 2016 and 2020. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who heads the Republican National Committee’s senatorial branch, says Republicans “will hold this seat” and his staff “will work tirelessly” to do so. Blunt successfully ran for United States Senate in 2010. Blunt made the announcement in a video posted on YouTube. Mike Brady: Why Social Justice Isn’t Just Right – It’s Profitable! Eric Greitens spoke at a news conference on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, about a report that was about to come out concerning his affair in 2015. In 2018 and 2020, Wagner won re-election in her suburban St. Louis district despite tough political headwinds and well-funded Democratic opponents. Roy Blunt’s decision not to seek a third term in the U.S. Senate will have cascading effects across Missouri’s political universe. Schmitt cut a moderate political profile during his two terms as a state Senator from St. Louis County. He was accused of stealing a donor list from a veteran’s charity he founded in order to boost his political career — a felony charge that was dropped as part of a plea deal that stipulated prosecutors had “sufficient evidence” to bring his case to trial. Op-ed this morning from Caitlyn Adams of @MOJwJ: The Ashcroft name still carries a lot of weight in the Show-Me State. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. So who’s in? Here’s a rundown of the names being bandied about in the hours after Blunt’s announcement. CDC: It’s OK for vaccinated grandparents to visit family if no risk for severe... Senate passes coronavirus relief aid; bill now returns to the House, Missouri Gaming Commission member resigns amid struggle over secret report, U.S. Senate imposes limits on aid for state, local governments in COVID relief bill. Jason Hancock has been writing about Missouri since 2011, most recently as lead political reporter for The Kansas City Star. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. He defeated Democrat Jason Kander in 2016 in a tighter-than-expected race, 49.18% to … Scott Sifton, a former Democratic state senator, announced a bid last month that received backing from the only Democratic state-level official, auditor Nicole Galloway. He has spent nearly two decades covering politics and policy for news organizations across the Midwest, and has a track record of exposing government wrongdoing and holding elected officials accountable. He was accused of violent sexual misconduct during a 2015 affair, including allegations that took a partially nude photo of the woman against her will while she was blindfolded and bound in order to blackmail her into silence. And Jay, who appears on the ballot as “John R. (Jay) Ashcroft,” has proven to be a vote-getter himself, winning by big margins in his successful runs for Secretary of State in 2016 and 2020. The 33-year old from Shell Knob was appointed state treasurer in 2019 after rising through the ranks of the Missouri House to become chairman of the powerful Budget Committee. But over the last year, Greitens has worked to repair his image, arguing that he was exonerated in interviews with conservative media and on his own talk show running on a fledgling news channel. “Florida is so loosely regulated … Contact Editor Jason Hancock for questions: info@missouriindependent.com. ▪ If you share the story on social media, please mention @MO_Independent on Twitter and missouriindependent on Facebook. Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill lost nearly 6 percentage points in 2018, and Trump won around 57% of the vote in Show-Me state in 2020. “I think we’re on the right track. She’s also a prolific fundraiser with deep ties to the party’s establishment, going back to her time as U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg under President George W. Bush and co-chair of the Republican National Committee. Gov. The latest threat to America comes from within. He never joined the race, and chatter about his political future died down. It would be strange for Missouri’s governor, who is fresh from a 17-percentage-point victory last year, not to be on a list of possible Senate candidates. He was originally seen as a favorite of the tea party movement and eventually became among the most outspoken supporters of former President Donald Trump. The retirements seem to be driven by the direction of the Republican party, with Sen. Mitch McConnell’s traditional conservatives vying to wrest control from Trump’s alt-right. Follow Missouri Independent on Facebook and Twitter. Pro-Donald Trump devotees are eager to replace him, Politico reports. “I rise each day thinking about how I can best serve the people of Kansas City and Missouri, and I will consider over the next several weeks whether that is in a statewide position — something no African American has ever done,” Lucas said Monday. Pictured with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., May 17, 2016. The 2020 United States Senate elections were held on November 3, 2020, with the 33 class 2 seats of the Senate contested in regular elections. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. ▪ Stories may be edited for in-house style or to shorten. As Missouri’s politics turned a deeper shade of red over the last decade, Schmitt’s appears to have evolved right along with it. ▪ If you publish online, include the links from the story, and a link to Missouri Independent. Pictured with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., May 17, 2016. Parson was elected lieutenant governor in 2016 and ascended to governor in 2018 when former Rep. Gov. “Blunt was his perfect foil. For State Senator – Secretary of the Indiana State Senate, (317) 232-9421 . ADVERTISEMENT At least 130 (98D, 32R) Black women are major-party congressional candidates in 2020, including 117 (89D, 28R) Black women candidates for the U.S. House and 13 (9D, 4R) Black women candidates for the U.S. Senate. He usually compares his plight to that of Trump, calling his prosecution and near impeachment by a GOP-dominated legislature a “witch hunt” and decrying the political insiders he blames for his downfall. A list of possible Missouri GOP senate candidates COLUMBIA, Mo. A list of possible... Committee votes to increase size of Missouri Conservation Commission. And he’s started making noise behind the scenes about joining the race. Live 2020 Mississippi election results and maps by country and district. He later joined the legal effort to overturn President Joe Biden’s wins in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Who's weighing their chance to grab it? https://t.co/KMgLZWa4mi, [email protected]'s decision not to seek a third term in the U.S. Senate will have cascading effects across Missouri’s political universe. The retired NASCAR driver grew up in Columbia, and he was floated as a potential candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2017. The others … Senator (2007–2019) Missouri’s attorney general has made it no secret he’d like to join the U.S. Senate some day. 2020 Candidate Lists. In 2012, John Brunner spent around $8 million of his own money seeking the GOP nomination for Senate — only to lose out to Todd Akin. 4 in Senate Republican leadership and is the fifth Senate Republican to decide against running for reelection in 2022. Last year, Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the Chinese government accusing it of lying and covering up the danger posed by the coronavirus. Or can one candidate clear the field? Rob Portman, Pat Toomey, Richard Shelby and Richard Burr. No. A spokeswoman for Blunt on Monday told The Associated Press that the two-term senator is planning to run shortly after Sifton announced his bid for the Senate seat. … @J_Hancock runs down the possible GOP contenders being bandied about to replace him. Most Republicans look back warily at 2012, when the Senate primary turned into a three-way scrum and, opened the door for Todd Akin to squeak out a win. Like Koenig, Lavender is no stranger to Jefferson City. Blunt, 71, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. His dad, John, served as Missouri governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. Attorney General. The list of scandals that forced Eric Greitens from the Missouri Governor’s Office in 2018 is long and varied. Smith tweeted Monday that he was “truly humbled by the outreach from Missourians interested in ensuring Missouri continues to have a strong voice in the United States Senate.”. So who’s in? Kander’s move to enter the mayoral race quells the buzz about him running for president in 2020. Feel free, however, to publish it on a page with ads you’ve already sold.