MCV PAC has learned that Jason Brown, current State Representative (Dist 30), and presumed Republican Senate primary contender against Rob Schaaf will be announcing his withdrawal from the Senate race. MCV PAC will keep a watch on this major development in the brewing Republican primary battle to replace Senator Charlie Shields as the Senator for Platte and Buchanan Counties.

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“Despite the fact neither is talking publicly about their intentions, multiple sources–and I do mean multiple–in a position to know are saying this: Jason Brown, term limited out as a 30th District state representative, won’t run for state senate for the seat being vacated by term limited Charlie Shields. Instead, Brown will run for presiding county commissioner. And Betty Knight, first elected in 1994, will not seek reelection to what would be a fifth term as presiding county commissioner.” as reported by Platte County Landmark

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Jason Brown WILL NOT run for the 34th Senate District Republican nomination in 2010, instead running for the open Presiding Commissioner position, as reported in the Dec 16 edition of the Platte County Landmark. Check back with MCV PAC for upcoming information of new contenders for the Republican nomination in the 34th Senate District.

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Stepping in to fill the void by Jason Brown’s exit is former Platte County assistant prosecutor Rob Willard, a Kansas City attorney and resident from southern Platte County. His recruitment by Senator Shields sets up an August GOP primary match-up with current State Representative Rob Schaaf. MCV PAC will continue to watch the developments in this GOP tussle, and attempt to learn more about this newcomer to state politics and his values.

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