Mike Kehoe and Crystal Quade to Face Off in Missouri Gubernatorial Election

Kehoe wins contentious Republican primary while Quade secures Democratic nomination, setting stage for November showdown.

Kehoe, a moderate, defeated two right-leaning opponents in the GOP primary, securing nearly 40% of the vote.
Quade, the State House Minority Leader, won the Democratic primary with a significant margin.
The primaries highlighted internal divisions within both parties in Missouri.
Kehoe's campaign emphasized conservative stability, contrasting with his opponents' more extreme proposals.
Missouri's general election will be influenced by key issues such as abortion rights and party dominance.