Wrap: St. Louis businessman Dave Spence says that he will run for governor in next year's election.

Spence is the first Republican candidate to announce his intention to run.

Spence will likely battle it out with Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder in an August primary election next year, however Kinder has yet to officially enter the race.

The winner of the primary will go up against current Governor Jay Nixon in the November 2012 elections.

Spence is the president and CEO of Alpha Packaging, a plastic bottle manufacturer.

He has never run for public office before.

Reporting from Jefferson City, I'm Alex Goldman.

Wrap: The president and CEO of Alpha Packaging in St. Louis, Dave Spence, announced that he will run for governor in next year's election.

Spence, a Republican, will likely face Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder in an August primary election, but Kinder has yet to offically enter his name to the race.

The winner of the primary will face current Governor Jay Nixon in the November 2012 elections.

Spence has never run for public office before.

Reporting from the Capitol Building, I'm Alex Goldman.