Missouri

Republican Ashcroft won’t run for Missouri seat on US Senate

March 10, 2021 6:41 PM

Published March 10, 2021 10:56 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP)

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says he won't run for the U.S. Senate.

The Republican said in a statement Wednesday that he'll continue serving as the state's top elections official. Ashcroft was eyed as a top candidate to run for Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's seat. Blunt says he's not seeking reelection.

Blunt's decision has opened the door for a number of ambitious Missouri Republicans interested in making a bid for the Senate. Republicans who have said they're interested include former Republican Gov. Eric Greitens. He resigned in 2018 amid the fallout of a sex scandal and ethics investigation.

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