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Bray endorses Adams in the 14th District state Senate contest

By Jo Mannies, Beacon political reporter

Posted 10:38 am Thu., 7.8.10

State Sen. Rita Days, D-Bel Nor, may be staying out of the Democratic contest to choose her 14th District successor, but a retiring colleague in the neighboring 24th District -- state Sen. Joan Bray, D-University City (left) -- is weighing in.

Bray announced today that she is supporting former University City Mayor Joe Adams (right), who is among four Democrats in the Aug. 3 primary for Days' Senate post.

Because no other party has candidates in the 14th, the winner of the Democratic primary will automatically win in November.

Adams' Democratic rivals are state Reps. Theodore Hoskins, Don Calloway and Maria Chappelle-Nadal.

Bray said in a statement sent out by the Adams campaign:

"Joe has the experience and foresight to see the long-term impact of today's decisions....Joe has a proven record of fighting for clear communication between the people and their government. He'll be a voice for cities -- doing all he can for smart economic growth to create good-paying jobs. He'll fight to see that our schools provide a world-class education. Joe Adams will see that all people, no matter their race or religion or sexual orientation, are given the respect and rights all Missourians deserve."

Bray just recently chose sides in the spirited Democratic contest in her own district, endorsing County Councilwoman Barbara Fraser over former state Rep. Sam Page. The victor in that primary will take on Republican John Lamping.

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