The day after formally announcing he is running for Missouri governor in the 2016 general election, Auditor Tom Schweich is touring the state talking about his campaign.
Schweich’s announcement sets up a Republican primary between himself and former Missouri House Speaker and U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway.
In Jefferson City Schweich fielded questions about who is backing his campaign and whether he is concerned the race between himself and Hanaway will leave the party split.
Earlier story: Schweich enters 2016 race for Missouri governor
