In the upcoming August primary election for Missouri Attorney General, two Republicans are vying for the position. Will Scharf, a St. Louis-based attorney who was part of former President Donald Trump’s legal team, is campaigning on a platform of overturning the Jefferson City “establishment” and improving education in the state. He criticizes the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for its perceived failures in educating K-12 students and promoting what he calls “radical woke leftism” in schools. Scharf also worked as a policy director for former Gov. Eric Greitens and briefly for the U.S. Attorney’s office in St. Louis.
His opponent in the primary is Andrew Bailey, who was appointed as attorney general by Gov. Mike Parson in January of 2023. Bailey has made headlines for filing lawsuits on national issues, including suing the state of New York for prosecuting former President Trump for falsifying business records. While Scharf has criticized Bailey’s record, he agrees with the practice of suing other states if necessary.
The winner of the Republican primary will face St. Louis-based attorney Elad Gross, who is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for attorney general. The Libertarian Party’s nominee for attorney general is Ryan Munro, also a St. Louis attorney. The race for Missouri Attorney General is shaping up to be competitive and will be closely watched in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates on the candidates’ platforms and plans for the state.
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