Ann Wagner Gains More Local Support

, one contender received endorsements from St. Charles political figures.

Republican Ann Wagner – who’s been endorsed by everyone from the current to the – received backing from St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, former state Sen. Chuck Gross, R-St. Charles, and St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith.

“I have known Ann for nearly 20 years and I have always known her as an effective leader. Whether it was building up a party at the grassroots level, winning statewide offices, or retaking the legislature, Ann Wagner has been leading the fight for Missouri’s conservative values.” Ehlmann said in a statement. “When Ann gets elected there’s no doubt she’ll represent us well, because Ann has been working with St. Charles for years.”

Added Faith, a former GOP state legislator from St. Charles: “Ann is going to be a great voice for us because she is a strong and proven leader at all levels. When she wants to see something changed she weighs right in herself and is not going to be intimidated by anyone no matter what the situation. ”

The St. Charles-centric endorsements could be notable because the reconfigured 2nd District includes a big chunk of the fast-growing GOP-leaning county. 

Wagner and Republican Attorney Ed Martin are the major contenders for the 2nd District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Wildwood.