New speaker Richard interested in Nodler's Senate position

Though he is still two months away from starting his new position as speaker of the house, Ron Richard, R-Joplin, is well aware that due to term limits he is entering his final two years as a state representative.

Richard told The Joplin Globe he is interested in the Senate position currently held by Gary Nodler, R-Joplin, who also will be unable to run for re-election due to term limits:

Richard on Tuesday was elected without opposition to his final House term. He said he is interested in seeking the Missouri Senate seat that will be vacated in two years by Sen. Gary Nodler, of Joplin.

“And, I’ve had some people talk to me about statewide office, but I haven’t made any decisions there,” Richard said.