Fred Anklam

For Bryce Beal, being 26 and running for public office isn't an obstacle — it's a platform he's more than willing to step on.

John Martin, 55, is the owner of Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting and often finds himself out on jobs cleaning out grease traps and hydro-jetting clogged drain lines.

The nurse and union member is one of two Democrats running for the House District 50 seat.

Next Up Peach Tree Farm goes on the market for $1.35 million JEFFERSON CITY — Tuesday marks the beginning of a new era for Gov.

Democrat Gregg Bush will face Republican Joshua Blakeman; Republican John Martin will face Democrat Dave Raithel.

The right-wing Freedom Caucus fared well in Republican primaries Tuesday, grabbing its first Republican nomination for a state government post and displaying the reach of its conservative message in other races.

A member of the group won the Republican nomination for a statewide office Tuesday and another ran second for governor.

In a room filled with Donald Trump and Josh Hawley banners, the Boone County Republicans Central Committee moved Tuesday evening to make a change in leadership.

Legislative action taking effect this week includes changes in education, the justice system and tax relief for seniors.