Republicans ride historic night in Missouri election

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     (AP) – Republicans pulled off a clean sweep of Missouri’s top

elections, giving the party an unprecedented level of dominance in the former

bellwether state.

     Donald Trump’s victory at the top of the ticket Tuesday was just the start of

the big night for Republicans in the Show-Me State.

     Republicans went 5-for-5 in state contests. Former Navy Seal Eric Greitens

defeated Attorney General Chris Koster in the race for governor, and Republican

Sen. Roy Blunt held off a spirited challenge from Democrat Jason Kander.

     Republicans also won the races for lieutenant governor (Mike Parson), attorney

general (Josh Hawley), secretary of state (Jay Ashcroft) and treasurer (Eric

Schmitt).

     Never before has the Republican Party in Missouri held such power across the

board.




   

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