Nixon set to win Missouri governor's race

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Jay Nixon is become Missouri's next governor, after serving as the Show-Me State's longtime attorney general, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported Tuesday.

Nixon, the Democratic nominee, was running against Republican Rep. Kenny Hulshof to succeed Republican Gov. Matt Blunt, who did not seek a second term.

CNN reported that with 28 percent of precincts reporting, Nixon led Hulshof 58 percent to 40 percent.

Legal Newsline reported that Nixon had a significant fundraising and name recognition advantage over his Republican opponent.