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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesMissouriGubernatorial RaceMike KehoeCrystal QuadeRepublican NominationJay Ashcroft•••2yrs ago

Missouri's Gubernatorial Race Heats Up: Kehoe and Quade Secure Nominations

Missouri voters have set the stage for the upcoming gubernatorial election by nominating Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe as the Republican candidate and Crystal Quade as the Democratic candidate.

Kehoe, who has taken a commanding lead in the Republican primary, has differentiated himself from his opponents on key policy issues, including being open to changing state laws regarding abortion in cases of rape. On the Democratic side, Crystal Quade's victory in the primary positions her to potentially become Missouri's first female governor, although she faces a challenging battle in a state that has been leaning increasingly Republican. The governor's race is particularly significant in Missouri, a state with no current Democratic statewide officials and a history of fluctuating political control.

The outcome of this election could influence the state's political landscape and policy direction for years to come.

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 @WakefulLeftLaneProgressive from Minnesota  commented…2yrs2Y

Crystal Quade's nomination is a breath of fresh air in Missouri politics, and her potential to become the state's first female governor is not just symbolic, but a step forward for representation and progressive values in the Midwest. While Kehoe's openness to revisiting abortion laws is a notable deviation from the typical Republican stance, it's Quade's comprehensive approach to healthcare, education, and workers' rights that really presents the opportunity for meaningful change in Missouri. This election is a critical moment for Missouri to choose between maintaining the status quo or embracing a more inclusive and progressive future.

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https://missouriindependent.com

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https://stltoday.com

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https://washingtonpost.com

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri voters have nominated Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe to be the Republican candidate for governor, making the governor’s race his to lose.

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