Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt Not Running for Reelection in 2022
By 270toWin Staff
March 8, 2021
Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt said Monday saying that he won't seek a third term in 2022. He made the announcement via a video release:
Thank you, Missourians, for the opportunity to work for you and a better future for our state and our country. pic.twitter.com/1GjX74zhZB
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) March 8, 2021
Blunt becomes the fifth Republican Senator to retire this cycle. The others are Richard Burr (NC), Rob Portman (OH), Richard Shelby (AL) and Pat Toomey (PA). There will be 34 total seats contested next year. 20 of these - including the five departing - are Republicans, while 14 are Democrats. See the 2022 Interactive Senate Map for more information.
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