The call came from Nixa Republican House member Kevin Elmer.
The southwest Missouri legislator said that Kinder's behavior in which he admitted to attending a club with scantily clad women was not in keeping with Republican values.
"It is the type of behavior that does not speak well for what it is that we stand for," Elmer said.
"It does not bode well for what it is our party stands for and the integrity of the people that we want to represent our state and community.
Elmer is the second Republican from southwest Missouri to abandon Kinder's campaign. Earlier a major contributor was reported to have asked for return of his contributions to Kinder.
Elmer said he had talked with other Republicans before announcing his position. He said none sought to discourage him and that he expected other Republicans to join his call for Kinder to step aside.
There was no immediate response from Kinder's spokespersons.
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