“Appearing before family, friends and campaign staff, Steelman announced that she had conceeded the election to Akin at about 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
“Todd Akin is a fine man, and a good conservative,” Steelman said. “I know he’ll fight hard for the people of this state, and I put faith in him.”
Although disappointed with the result, Steelman pledged to do everything she can to help Akin defeat Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill in November’s election.
Akin’s victory particularly took Brunner by surprise. Brunner had spent at least $8 million of his own money and had led in all the pre-election polls. Tuesday night, Brunner opted against a public concession speech, instead offering his congratulations in a private phone call to Akin.
August 2012 primary Republican votes cast vs Democrat votes cast
Gov (R) 556,599 77.5% more votes cast
Gov (D) 313,643
Senate (R) 602,795 108% more votes cast
Senate (D) 288,986
Lt.Gov (R) 576,535 94.5% more votes cast
Lt.Gov (D) 291,816
SOS (R) 547,020 92.2% more votes cast
SOS (D) 284,562
Att Gen (R)521,391 88.8% more votes cast
Att Gen (D)276,173
A few precincts are still not reporting.
Brunner’s first taste of politics SURE was expensive wasn’t it!! $8 million...