Democrats seeking Missouri Senate seat look to stop red wave

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Three candidates have emerged as front-runners in a crowded field vying for the Democratic nomination to replace the retiring Republican Roy Blunt in the narrowly held U.S. Senate. Heading into the final week of the campaign, Trudy Busch Valentine, Lucas Kunce and Spencer Toder are making their last minute bids to turn a red seat blue. The winner of the Aug. 2 primary will have a steep hill to climb. Along with President Joe Biden’s low polling numbers, Missouri is still Trump country after handing the former president double-digit victories in 2016 and 2020. But, if scan...