In a significant race this year, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and State House Minority Leader Crystal Quade emerged as the Republican and Democratic candidates, respectively, and will compete in the November election to succeed Gov. Mike Parson, who is not seeking re-election in Missouri.
State Sen. Bill Eigel, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe also vied for the Republican nomination, all receiving endorsements from former President Donald Trump.
For the Democrats, Quade contended against Mike Hamra, a multimillionaire fast-food franchise owner entering the political arena for the first time.
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Missouri State Capitol. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)
Ashcroft is a lawyer and the son of John Ashcroft, who served as U.S. Attorney General during the George W. Bush presidency. He earned his law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law and was elected Missouri Secretary of State in 2016.
Kehoe began his political journey when he was elected to the Missouri General Assembly in 2004, serving until 2010. He was then elected to the Missouri Senate, where he remained until 2018, focusing on economic development, transportation, and conservative fiscal policies.
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Eigel is a former U.S. Air Force officer and a successful entrepreneur. Prior to his political career, he worked in the financial sector, covering investment banking and private equity. Eigel has represented the Missouri State Senate since his election in 2016.
Republican dominance in Missouri is evident in its control over both legislative chambers. The state has consistently favored Republican candidates in presidential elections since 2000, with Republican candidates winning the governor’s office and most statewide positions in recent cycles.
