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Skelton bows out of State Senate race

By Joe McLean

December 29, 2019 7:43 AM

Published December 29, 2019 6:21 AM

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ)

Democrat Michela Skelton announced Friday that she will no longer seek to represent Missouri’s 19th Senate District.

The Columbia attorney originally announced her candidacy August 22.

The 19th Senate District seat is currently filled by Republican Sen. Caleb Rowden, who serves as the chamber's majority floor leader.

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