Eric Schmitt has won the GOP nomination in the Missouri senate race.

MISSOURI, U.S.A. Broadcasting News Corporation : Eric Schmitt bested disgraced former Gov. Eric Greitens to win the Republican nomination in the Missouri Senate primary. Schmitt will look to fill the seat of Republican Senator Roy Blunt, who announced that he would not seek a third term in Washington last year. “We did it. Now let’s go save America!” he tweeted after his victory was confirmed. With nearly 90% of votes counted, Schmitt secured 46% of the votes. Schmitt halted an improbable political comeback for Greitens whose career has been marred by scandals, including accusations by his wife earlier this year that he physically and emotionally abused her and their children before their divorce. Schmitt also defeated St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey who gained notoriety after a photo of him and his wife pointing guns at BLM protesters in front of their home went viral. Other candidates in the race included U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, who finished in second place with 22% and Rep. Billy Long who garnered 4.7% of the vote. Former President Donald Trump threw a wrench in the race on Monday after he issued a statement endorsing “Eric,” although he never clarified which Eric — Greitens or Schmitt — that he was supporting. Both candidates were quick to claim and tout Trump’s support.
News collected from NEW YORK POST.