However, if Democrats keep control of the House, they may be faced with the chance to show a sign of either confidence or sympathy for Rep. Russ Carnahan. He plans to run for speaker if the party keeps control of the House, just a day after his mother, Jean Carnahan, stands for election to the U.S. Senate.
House Democrats say if they retain the majority, the race for speaker will likely be between Festus Rep. Mark Abel, currently speaker pro tem, and St. Louis Rep. Russ Carnahan, son of former Gov. Mel Carnahan.
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