Missouri Rep. Sara Walsh resumes campaign for Missouri’s 4th Congressional District after catching COVID
EDITOR'S NOTE: A reference to Ed Emery filing for election has been removed. Emery died in August.
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ)
Missouri Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) says she will resume her campaign for Missouri’s 4th Congressional District after the passing of her husband from the coronavirus.
My full statement below. I am resuming my campaign for Congress in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. Let’s work hard and defend the American Dream! - Sara Walsh #DefendTheAmericanDream 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/TDJMDukIVj
— Sara Walsh (@SaraForMissouri) September 1, 2021
Walsh also got sick with COVID-19 but recovered.
Walsh is seeking to replace Rep. Vicky Hartzler. Hartzler is running for U.S. Senate to replace the retiring Sen. Roy Blunt.
Walsh was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2017, representing Southern Boone County and portions of Cooper, Moniteau, and Cole counties.
Cass County Associate Commissioner Ryan Johnson announced last month his intent to run, as well. Democrat J.D. Leathers of Cass County also filed paperwork with the FEC to run, the only Democrat to file so far.
