A podcast host is the latest candidate seeking to challenge Republican Congresswoman Ann Wagner in next year’s high-stakes midterm elections.

Wildwood resident Fred Wellman announced on Wednesday he’ll run in the Democratic primary for Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District, which takes in portions of St. Louis, St. Charles and Warren counties and all of Franklin County.

Wellman is the host of the "On Democracy" podcast, which is on the national MeidasTouch network. He was also the executive director of the Lincoln Project , a group that sought to steer Republicans disillusioned with President Donald Trump toward Democratic candidates.

In a statement announcing his campaign, Wellman stressed his experience serving in the military and his desire to protect popular federal social service

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