Incumbent Andrew Bailey secured the Republican nomination for Missouri attorney general, paving the way for a general election contest with Democrat Elad Gross.
Republican Will Scharf, who served as an attorney for Trump, admitted defeat to incumbent Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey during the state’s primary on August 6. According to Missouri’s official election site, Bailey dominated the race with a significant 63% to 37% lead as early results came in on Wednesday morning.
Scharf holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a law degree from Harvard University. He has also clerked for two federal appellate court judges and was employed at CRC Advisors, a conservative public relations firm.
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Former President Donald Trump is seen with Will Scharf at a Republican Jewish Coalition gathering. (Will Scharf)
Besides his role as one of Trump’s attorneys, Scharf has served as an assistant U.S. Attorney in St. Louis and collaborated with the campaign of former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens.
On the other hand, Bailey has devoted most of his career to serving in Missouri.
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The Army veteran earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Missouri, held roles in the state attorney general’s office, worked as an assistant county prosecutor, and served as a state government attorney before being appointed as attorney general by Governor Mike Parson.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey attends a House Homeland Security Committee testimony on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Most recently, Bailey initiated a lawsuit against the Biden administration regarding the alleged transportation of illegal immigrants to Missouri.
Additionally, in June, he filed a lawsuit against New York state, claiming “an unconstitutional assault on our democratic process” aimed at President Trump.
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The Supreme Court ruled against Bailey’s legal efforts on Monday.
Bailey contended that the First Amendment rights of Missouri voters were being infringed due to the gag order placed on Trump in New York v. Trump.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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