Politics & Government

St. Louis Beacon: Ed Martin Staying In House Race

The congressional candidate considered a bid for the GOP nomination for Governor.

The St. Louis Beacon is reporting that Ed Martin, who after a by suggesting he would consider entering the GOP race for Governor, has decided to remain in the Republican primary for the 2nd Congressional district. Martin is opposed by former RNC Co-Chair Ann Wagner, who , in light of her strong fundraising totals.

Read Jo Mannies' report to find out what the Martin campaign did in the last week to consider the switch, prompted by KMOX host Mark Reardon after Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder announced he would not run for the state's top job.

Martin's decision leaves St. Louis businessman David Spence and Bill Randles, of Kansas City as the declared Republican candidates for Governor.

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