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Lewis Co native O'Dear running for US Senate

Lewis Co native O'Dear running for US Senate

6 years, 1 month ago by Associated Press / Scott Hardy

Announced Thursday in Kansas City

Kansas City attorney and Lewistown native Craig O'Dear has entered the race for U.S. Senate as an independent in a bid to unseat incumbent Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill.

O'Dear launched his campaign Thursday with a news conference in Kansas City, criticizing both Democrats and Republicans for producing "division and gridlock." The 60-year old O'Dear, an attorney for Brian Cave, has been active in fundraising for candidates in both parties, but has never previously run for political office. Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley is considered the front-runner for the Republican nomination.

The race is considered crucial for the Democrats if they want to have a chance to gain control of the Senate.

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