Senator Brian Nieves (r) has withdrawn his candidacy in the 26th Senate District.
Pass the popcorn.
Today, via the Missouri Secretary of State:
Removed Candidates
Office Candidate Reason Removal Date
State Senator – District 26 Brian Nieves (Republican) WASHINGTON MO 63090 Withdrawn 3/13/2014 1:18 PM
[emphasis added]
Now we just wait to see if there’s a primary.
Previously:
26th Senate District: As if there’s any difference? (February 26, 2014)
Campaign Finance: a really serious commitment (March 2, 2014)
Campaign Finance: laughing all the way to the bank (March 3, 2014)
26th Senate District: pass the popcorn (March 8, 2014)
Campaign Finance: Still laughing? (March 9, 2014)
Campaign Finance: Running for something? (March 11, 2014)
Some reviews are in:
Sean Nicholson @ssnich
He will not be missed. http://moleggifs.tumblr.com/po… … #moleg 2:37 PM – 13 Mar 2014
Sarah Martin @SarahWMartin
@ssnich you need to Use caps for NO reason. 2:44 PM – 13 Mar 2014
Aaron Malin @MalinAaron
See ya, @briannieves. #moleg 2:08 PM – 13 Mar 2014
Sarah Felts @sarahfelts
[*]pops popcorn[*] MT @eyokley: New: Sen. @briannieves withdrawn from Senate reelection race, clearing way for @SpeakerTimJones to enter. #MOLeg 1:26 PM – 13 Mar 2014
Have popcorn, will pop it.