Steelman announces candidacy for governor

By MARK SCHEIFELBEIN/The Associated Press

January 26, 2008 | 12:00 a.m. CST

Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman declared her intention to run as a Republican candidate for governor of Missouri at her brother's home in Springfield on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. The unexpected announcement by Gov. Matt Blunt, a Republican, that he will not seek re-election has opened up the contest.