Missouri’s Alford, Burlison elected to Congress
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By SUMMER BALLENTINE
Associated Press
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former Kansas City morning news anchor Mark Alford and state Sen. Eric Burlison have been elected to Congress as Republicans. Alford defeated Democrat Jack Truman in the race for the north-central 4th District seat held by U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler. Burlison defeated Democratic baker Kristen Radaker-Sheafer to win the southwestern seat held by U.S. Rep. Billy Long. Hartzler and Long ran unsuccessfully for the open U.S. Senate that resulted from Sen. Roy Blunt’s retirement. Incumbents in Missouri’s six other districts also won, meaning Republicans will keep a 6-2 advantage among the state’s congressional seats.