Crowded primaries. A lot of money expended.

Democrat Crystal Quade will face republican Mike Kehoe in the November General Election.

Via Missouri Secretary of State:

State of Missouri – Primary Election, August 06, 2024
Unofficial Results
as of 8/7/2024 5:12:25 AM

Governor 3566 of 3566 Precincts Reported

Darrell Leon McClanahan III Republican 5,637 0.808%
Jeremy Gundel Republican 2,946 0.422%
Bill Eigel Republican 227,012 32.554%
Robert James Olson Republican 2,975 0.427%
John R. (Jay) Ashcroft Republican 162,086 23.243%
Mike Kehoe Republican 274,840 39.412%
Chris Wright Republican 9,358 1.342%
Darren L Grant Republican 1,866 0.268%
Amber Thomsen Republican 10,627 1.524%
Party Total: 697,347

Eric Morrison Democratic 36,985 9.790%
Crystal Quade Democratic 189,822 50.248%
Sheryl Gladney Democratic 25,287 6.694%
Hollis L Laster Democratic 5,973 1.581%
Mike Hamra Democratic 119,702 31.687%
Party Total: 377,769

Bill Slantz Libertarian 2,414 100.000%
Party Total: 2,414

Total Votes: 1,077,530

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Buckle your seatbelts.