The pace is picking up this election night of 2012, in the Show-Me State, with incumbent Senator Claire McCaskill and Governor Jay Nixon both making strong showings.  Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder has also pulled ahead of Democratic challenger Susan Montee, and Republican Shane Schoeller has a lead over Democrat Jason Kander, 50 percent to 46 percent.  Follow election coverage throughout the evening on your Missourinet station.

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