Republican Roy Blunt soundly defeated Democrat Robin Carnahan to become Missouri's next U.S. senator in a bruising battle between two of the state's most prominent political families. The results signaled voter frustration with the sluggish economy and with the direction of the country under President Barack Obama, who, two years after winning office, will have to work with new lawmakers who campaigned on opposing White House policies.
Blunt's decisive victory was part of a larger pro-Republican trend statewide. GOP challenger Tom Schweich defeated incumbent Democrat Susan Montee in the state auditor's race, while longtime 4th District incumbent U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton lost to Republican challenger Vicky Hartzler. Also, Republicans looked to increase their majorities in both chambers of the Missouri Legislature.
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