Former Missouri Gov. Eric Gretens, accused of sexual assault and domestic abuse, lost the Republican Senate nomination to state Attorney General Eric Schmidt on Tuesday.
Schmidt’s victory came as a relief to many Republicans in the state, who feared Gretens’ baggage could cost the party a Senate seat in November.
Donald Trump accepted intense lobbying from his allies to support Gretens and Schmidt, Kimberly Guilfoyle – Donald Trump Jr’s girlfriend – worked for Gretens, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) Push Schmidt.
Schmidt’s victory marked the end of a twisty race with two House members – Vicky Hartzler appearing on track for second place and Billy Long also in the running campaigning, some Republicans fear if Glattens wins.
