Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt's Retirement Raises Democratic Hopes

A senator has announced he will not seek reelection next year after 14 years in the House and being elected to the Senate in 2010. Currently the number 4 GOP leader, his decision gives Democrats hope to maintain their slim Senate majority. However, two prominent Missouri Democrats, Claire McCaskill and Jason Kander, have declined to run for his open seat.

How many years did Senator Blunt serve in the House before announcing he would not seek reelection?

• 16 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 14 years

In what year was Blunt first elected to the Senate?

• 2010

• 2008

• 2014

• 2012

What is Blunt's current position in the GOP leadership within the Senate?

• Number 2

• Number 5

• Number 3

• Number 4

What potential impact does Blunt's announcement have on the Democratic Party?

• It could strengthen their majority.

• It could weaken their majority.

• It could help them gain a majority.

• It could preserve their razor-thin majority.

Which two top Democrats in Missouri have decided not to run for Blunt's open seat?

• Claire McCaskill and Jason Kander

• Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

• Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer