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Kelly Announces Candidacy for Governor

State Auditor Margaret Kelly's campaign for governor began with a challenge to Governor Mel Carnahan. Candyce Clifft reports from Jefferson City...

After announcing her candidacy for governor, Margaret Kelly accused Governor Carnahan of avoiding the issues. Kelly says Carnahan pays more attention to lobbyists and union leaders than to Missouri citizens...

Though Kelly has not clinched the GOP nomination, she has challenged Carnahan to a debate. She says she wants Carnahan to explain what she calls "gross mismanagement" of government. Candyce Clifft, KMOX News, Jefferson City.