Koch wins GOP nomination for Missouri House District 162
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Roger Koch defeated Walter Hayes to win the Republican nomination for Missouri House District 162.
Koch received 3,238 votes, or 64.49%, while Hayes finished with 1,783 votes, or 35.51%.
A total of 5,021 votes were cast in the race.
Koch is a retired Army combat veteran, educator and former Carterville City Council member.
Koch campaigned on improving education funding, expanding mental health services and supporting veterans.
Hayes serves on the Carl Junction Board of Aldermen and previously held leadership positions with the Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce.
The two Republicans competed to replace state Rep. Bob Bromley, who was unable to seek another term because of term limits.
District 162 includes Webb City, Carl Junction, Airport Drive, Asbury and Waco.
No Democrat filed for the seat, leaving Koch unopposed in the November general election.
