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Lucas Kunce easily outpaced three lesser-funded Democrats on Tuesday to win their party’s nomination to oppose Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley in the Nov. 5 general election.

Building on the statewide name recognition developed during his unsuccessful Senate run two years ago, Kunce rolled up a 68% to 23% lead over his nearest opponent, state Sen. Karla May of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.

Kunce, of Independence, and Hawley, who was unopposed in the GOP primary, both took to social media Tuesday night to talk about debating.

Hawley, in a post on X, said "congrats to @LucasKunceMO —now let’s debate." Hawley suggested that the two square off at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia next week.

Hawley continued as follows: "No fancy studio or moderators. Just the two of us on a trailer. Lincoln-Douglas style. I’ll bring the trailer. I’ll even let Kunce go first."

Kunce in response posted on X: "Better idea — Fox News. First of five. Let every Missourian see it."

Kunce in 2022 narrowly lost the Democratic Senate primary to Trudy Busch Valentine of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Busch brewing family, who was defeated in the general election by Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt.

In addition to Kunce and Hawley, this year's November ballot will include two other Senate candidates — Libertarian W.C. Young of Kansas City and independent candidate Jared Young of Webb City, running under the banner of the Better Party.