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Republicans ride historic night in Missouri election

Capitol MoKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republicans pulled off a clean sweep of Missouri’s top elections, giving the party an unprecedented level of dominance in the former bellwether state.

Donald Trump’s victory at the top of the ticket Tuesday was just the start of the big night for Republicans in the Show-Me State.

Republicans went 5-for-5 in state contests. Former Navy Seal Eric Greitens defeated Attorney General Chris Koster in the race for governor, and Republican Sen. Roy Blunt held off a spirited challenge from Democrat Jason Kander.

Republicans also won the races for lieutenant governor (Mike Parson), attorney general (Josh Hawley), secretary of state (Jay Ashcroft) and treasurer (Eric Schmitt).

Never before has the Republican Party in Missouri held such power across the board.

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