By Marshall Griffin, KWMU
Jefferson City, MO – Former Missouri House Speaker Steve Gaw is tossing his hat in the ring for Congress.
Gaw, a Democrat from Moberly, served in the State House from 1993 to 2001, and became House Speaker in 1996.
He made an unsuccessful bid for Secretary of State in 2000, and from 2001 until last year served on the Public Service Commission.
Gaw is seeking Missouri's 9th Congressional seat, which is currently held by Republican Kenny Hulshof.
Hulshof announced earlier this week that he's running for governor.