News

Hartzler announcement next week on potential US Senate bid

U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, speaks Friday at a women in agriculture conference in Columbia. — ABC 17 News

Published June 3, 2021 2:57 PM

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, a western Missouri Republican and a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, may be on the verge of joining the growing field of candidates for U.S. Senate in 2022.

Hartzler said Thursday she’ll make an announcement June 10 at Frontier Justice, a firearms store and shooting range in suburban Kansas City.

The seat is crucial in the battle for Senate control.

Other Republican candidates, also ardent Trump-backers, include former Gov. Eric Greitens, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and St. Louis lawyer Mark McCloskey.

Five lesser-known Democrats also are running, but would face uphill battles in heavily-Republican Missouri.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.