Former U.S. Sen. John Danforth announced he’s endorsing independent candidate Jared Young in Missouri’s November Senate race, featuring incumbent Republican Josh Hawley and Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce. Danforth, a prominent Republican, served as ambassador to the United Nations after representing Missouri in the U.S. Senate from 1976 until 1995. He’s been a vocal critical of Sen. Josh Hawley, a candidate he once supported. He’s been a vocal critical of Sen. Josh Hawley, a candidate he once supported.