So, apparently, Senator Mike Parson (r) has decided to run for Governor in 2016.

He doesn’t have to start from scratch in the money department:

C091129: Parson For Missouri

940 N Redel Pl Committee Type: Candidate

Bolivar Mo 65613 Party Affiliation: Republican

[….] Established Date: 06/15/2009

  Termination Date:

Information Reported On: 2015 – April Quarterly Report

Beginning Money on Hand $445,424.92

Monetary Receipts + $17,231.97

Monetary Expenditures – $14,342.79

Contributions Made – $1,910.00

Other Disbursements – $2,516.60

Subtotal     ($1,537.42)

Ending Money On Hand   $443,887.50

[emphasis added]

The latest Amended Statement of Committee Organization [pdf] still specifies “statewide office”.