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Wed Oct 10, 2018, 11:15 PM Oct 2018

St. Louis region's 2nd congressional district looms large in McCaskill-Hawley Senate race

Source: KBIA

In Missouri, not all congressional districts are created equal.

Which is why both major U.S. Senate candidates – and their national allies – are paying significant attention to the 2nd District, which spans from south St. Louis County to St. Charles County. It also includes a sliver of Jefferson County.

For almost a decade, the 2nd District has produced more votes than its seven counterparts. The 2nd District also includes many of the suburban women voters that both sides covet.

To help capture these key votes, Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill and her Republican rival, Josh Hawley, are engaging in joint field operations with their parties’ congressional candidates.

Read more: http://www.kbia.org/post/st-louis-regions-2nd-congressional-district-looms-large-mccaskill-hawley-senate-race#stream/0

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