The Republican defeated in the 8th congressional primary announced he will support Democrat Emily Firebaugh for the post.
Earl Durnell, who lost to Republican Party candidate Richard Kline, said in a statement he endorses Firebaugh.
"Emily is a conservative Democrat with conservative values, strong moral character and Missouri priorities," he said. "She's a good commonsense businesswoman with the experience necessary to represent the area with distinction."
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