Mid-Missouri Republicans have nominated incumbent Tom Hurst for a second two-year term serving the 62nd House District in the state Legislature.
Although he officially must win the Nov. 4 general election before he can be declared re-elected, Hurst, R-St. Thomas, faces no opposition from any other filed candidate.
Hurst beat challenger Bruce Sassman, Bland, by a 67.6 percent to 32.4 percent margin, capturing 4,562 votes to Sassman's 2,182 votes.
The district includes all of Maries County and parts of Cole - including the Henley and St. Thomas areas - Osage, Miller, Phelps and Crawford counties.
Other results from Aug. 5, 2014 voting:
State and area primary election vote totals for Aug. 5, 2014
Transportation sales tax defeated
Constitutional amendments bring voters to polls
Voters reject Cole County zoning
Korsmeyer wins GOP race for Cole County Clerk
Area roundup: Russellville, Ashland voters approve sewer bond issues
Luetkemeyer wins renomination, will face Denton in November