By AP/KWMU
Jefferson City, MO – Two Democrats are jumping into Missouri's suddenly-open contest for lieutenant governor.
The state Senate's Minority Leader, Ken Jacob, followed former Secretary of State Bekki Cook today into the race toward next year's primary.
Both decided to run less than one week after Democratic Lieutenant Governor Joe Maxwell said he won't seek a second term.
Cook, of Cape Girardeau, says the timing is right for her to get into the race.
Jacob, of Columbia, says he decided to run after talking it over with his family and having lunch with Maxwell today.