Dave Spence will run for governor
In a story first heard on KMOX, St. Louis businessman Dave Spence said Tuesday that he will run for Missouri governor, setting up a likely Republican primary for the right to challenge Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon in next year's elections.
Former Lt. Governor Abel Maldonado confirmed Monday he will run for governor in 2014, with the local Republican saying among his top priorities will be fighting to repeal the state's controversial Public Safety Realignment Act, aimed at reducing the state prison population by turning responsibility for some prisoners over to counties.