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.

What position is the senator not seeking reelection for next year?

In what year was Blunt first elected to the Senate?

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

Which two top Democrats in Missouri have stated they do not plan to run for Blunt's open seat?

Who narrowly defeated Jason Kander in the 2016 election?