Lori Rook
Coverage of Lori Rook in the Nexus archive.
- Senate Republican primary carries stakes beyond southwest Missouri
Lori Rook, a Springfield attorney, challenges state Sen. Curtis Trent in the Missouri Senate District 20 GOP primary. Trent seeks reelection and a leadership role as majority floor leader, while Rook leverages campaign experience and a team previously involved in GOP primary upsets. The race’s outcome could influence Missouri Senate leadership and legislative priorities in 2027.
- Fate of Missouri bill on gas station slot machines could turn on GOP primary results
A Missouri bill authorizing gas station slot machines, sponsored by Rep. Bill Hardwick, faces Senate resistance but could gain traction depending on GOP primary outcomes in three key districts. The 8th, 16th, and 20th districts feature candidates with opposing views on gambling expansion, with some receiving significant donations from gambling interests.