Abortion and policing divide Democrats in St. Louis Senate primary

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 1,971

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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The Fourth of July holiday week found both Gina Mitten and Steve Butz pounding the pavement through a heat warning, making their final case in a Democratic primary where their priorities are often at odds.

The two are competing in the Aug. 4 primary for the 4th Senate District seat. And with no Republican in the race, the winner will replace term-limited state Sen. Karla May of St. Louis.

Mitten, an attorney who represented …

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