Missouri Senate President Caleb Rowden says he is joining the race for Missouri secretary of state in 2024.
Rowden, who was expected to enter the race, signaled his intentions on social media Saturday.
Rowden posted a photograph of his family and supporters, posing in front of a new campaign sign in Columbia with his name and the words “secretary of state.â€
“Wanted my hometown #MIZZOU faithful to be the first to know about our future plans,†his post on X read in part.
Back where it all started! Wanted my hometown faithful to be the first to know about our future plans.
— Caleb Rowden (@calebrowden)
Aubrey & I & the kids are ready to embark on this exciting new political journey.
Watch for more info & ways to join in the days to come.
Rowden was elected to the Missouri Senate in 2016, representing Boone and Cooper counties, after serving two terms in the Missouri House. He succeeded Dave Schatz as Senate president this year after serving two years as majority leader.
According to , Rowden and his wife, Aubrey, have three children. Rowden owns a media and marketing company in Columbia. He also worked as a touring Christian singer-songwriter.
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