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Who did Greitens defeat in the 2016 general election for governor?

  • Chris Koster

  • Jay Nixon

  • Jeff Johnson

  • Claire McCaskill

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Chris Koster, Missouri's former attorney general, was defeated by Eric Greitens in the 2016 gubernatorial election. Greitens, a Republican, campaigned on a platform of economic growth and smaller government, while Koster, a Democrat, emphasized his experience and commitment to public service. Greitens ultimately prevailed by a narrow margin, becoming the first Republican governor of Missouri in eight years.
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