Former state senator would like to move on to Congress

A former state lawmaker is the first candidate to announce a run for Vicky Hartzler’s U-S House seat. The Kansas City Star reports that Republican Ed Emery of Lamar is entering the race. The 71-year old spent the last eight years as a state senator. He’s also served in the Missouri House. Hartzler announced her U-S Senate bid last week. She is among several candidates seeking the seat that will be vacated by Roy Blunt.