Bowman Successor?

Though John Bowman, D-Northwoods, hasn't set foot in court yet, speculation has already begun on who might replace the recently indicted state rep if he is found guilty on criminal charges.

The St. Louis American's Political Eye column took a peek at possible a candidate last week for the still-occupied 70th state house seat.

Indictment doesn't mandate resignation for Missouri legislators. That decision–if warranted–will be made by Bowman; barring that the legal case doesn't force his hand sooner.

Bowman was indicted last month in a credit card fraud case along with 16 others including a Bank of America VP.