2022 Missouri elections

Scott Fitzpatrick is hoping to move from being Missouri’s treasurer to state auditor. He’s facing off against Democrat Alan Green on Nov. 8.

The St. Louis Democrat also gave a preview of the 2023 legislative session – including whether the state’s abortion ban will become a big issue.

Both parties are excited about their candidates in a district that takes in cities including Kirkwood, Fenton, Maryland Heights and Des Peres.

Mantovani was picked as the replacement GOP nominee in the St. Louis County executive’s contest. He’ll square off against incumbent Democratic County Executive Sam Page in November.

Hruza is a dermatologist trying to flip the 24th Senate District for Missouri Republicans. He’s squaring off against Democratic state Rep. Tracy McCreery.

Mark Mantovani unsuccessfully ran for county executive in 2018 and 2020 as a Democrat. He won the nomination on Monday to replace Katherine Pinner as the Republican nominee.

Approval voting means both candidates will advance to the November general election. The Sept. 13 primary is also the first election since a new state law took effect requiring a state-issued photo ID to vote.

Republican committee members will be responsible for picking a replacement for Katherine Pinner, who evoked controversy because of her views on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Green is a north St. Louis County native and a former state lawmaker who won the Democratic nomination for auditor earlier this month.

A new poll showcases conflicting feelings about how Missouri's abortion ban will impact the state's U.S. Senate race.