The two state legislators from Southeast Missouri who had not filed for re-election did so Thursday while another legislator picked up an opponent.
Rep. Mary Kasten of Cape Girardeau and Rep. David Schwab of Jackson, both Republicans, filed for re-election with the secretary of state's office. All other Southeast Missouri lawmakers filed for re-election when filing opened Feb. 27.
Neither Kasten nor Schwab has an opponent.
Democrat Ken Michael, a Poplar Bluff pharmacist, will challenge the House Republican floor leader, Rep. Mark L. Richardson, a Republican, for his 154th District seat.
Filing for legislative seats, circuit judgeships and statewide offices closes March 26.
Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:
For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.