JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt was declared the winner of Missouri’s U.S. Senate race shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, beating Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine.
A crowd of about 250 Schmitt supporters gathered at the Sheraton Westport Chalet in Maryland Heights erupted in applause when Fox News called the race for Schmitt. The Associated Press called the race for Schmitt at 9:12 p.m.
With 39% of votes reported, Schmitt was leading Valentine 55% to 43%, according to the New York Times.
