COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says he won’t run for the U.S. Senate.
The Republican said in a statement Wednesday that he’ll continue serving as the state’s top elections official.
Ashcroft was eyed as a top candidate to run for Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s seat.
Blunt says he’s not seeking reelection.
Blunt’s decision has opened the door for a number of ambitious Missouri Republicans interested in making a bid for the Senate.
Republicans who have said they’re interested include former Republican Gov. Eric Greitens.
He resigned in 2018 amid the fallout of a sex scandal and ethics investigation.
