Blunt Ekes Out Win in Missouri
November 3, 2004
Early Wednesday morning, Republican Secretary of State Matt Blunt was declared the winner of Missouri's close race for the governor's mansion.

Despite the record-breaking amount of money spent and a series of attack ads from both candidates, the governor's race remained a virtual dead heat even in the final stretch.

McCaskill, Blunt Fit in Last-Minute Campaign Stops
November 1, 2004
With polls showing a contest too close to call, Missouri's gubernatorial candidates spent the last days of the race campaigning across the state to win over undecided voters and invigorate their supporters.

Democratic state auditor Claire McCaskill took her "Experience Tour" from St. Louis to Maryville in the northern part of the state, while Republican Secretary of State Matt Blunt made stops between St. Louis County and Independence on a cross-state "Victory Tour."

Whichever candidate voters elect on Tuesday, they will be making history. If McCaskill wins, she will become the first female governor in the state's history. If Blunt triumphs, it will be the first time in 84 years that Republicans control all of Missouri state government. The GOP presently has majorities in the state House and Senate.

Missouri Gov. Candidates Clash in Debates
October 25, 2004
Update: With nine days before Missourians head to the polls, Democratic state auditor Claire McCaskill and Republican Secretary of State Matt Blunt clashed in two debates last week over who has the best experience and vision to serve as the state's next governor.

Candidates Launch First Negative Ads
September 24, 2004
Update: The hotly contested Missouri governor's race took a turn in mid-September, as both candidates and their supporters began airing ads that attacked the opponent's tax proposals and even personal tax practices.