Nick La Strada, of Sedalia, announced on Monday his intention to run for Pettis County clerk as a Republican.
La Strada, who is president of the Pettis County Young Republicans and state co-chair of the Missouri Federation of Young Republicans, said during his campaign announcement at the Pettis County Courthouse that he planned to file for the office Tuesday.
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