Josh Hawley Wins U.S. Senate Reelection in Missouri

Republican Josh Hawley has secured a second term as U.S. Senator from Missouri, defeating Democrat Lucas Kunce with over 51% of the vote, as reported by the Associated Press. Hawley, who has served since 2019 and previously held the position of Missouri attorney general, campaigned on issues like illegal immigration and energy production. Kunce, a former Marine and lawyer, acknowledged the significant financial disadvantage his campaign faced, attributing his loss to the influence of PACs and wealthy donors in politics. Voter turnout in St. Louis County was reported to be on track with 2020 levels despite some issues, including a water leak at a polling location. In other election news, Mike Kehoe was elected governor, and Amendment 3 is leading as more votes are counted. The Missouri election raised concerns about voter suppression allegations and highlighted the ongoing debate about the integrity of election processes.