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The legislation would move control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department from the mayor’s office to a board mainly appointed by the governor.

Redistricting turned a St. Louis-area congressional district from a pure swing district to a seat that tilts decidedly toward the GOP.

Reed is one of two Democrats seeking the nomination for the 2nd District seat, which is currently held by GOP Congresswoman Ann Wagner.