The State AG Report

Editor-in-Chief: Christopher Allen
Contributing Editors: Grace Garver, Hannah Land, Emily Yu

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Missouri Attorney General

Current State AG
Andrew Bailey (R)
Political Party
Republican
Assumed Office

2023 (appointed)

Andrew Bailey was appointed to become the 44th Missouri Attorney General in January 2023, filling the mid-term vacancy created by Eric Schmitt’s election to the U.S. Senate, he was elected to a full term in 2024. Prior to his appointment, AG Bailey served as Governor Mike Parson’s general counsel. Before joining the governor’s office, AG Bailey had served as a Missouri assistant AG, assistant prosecuting attorney for Warren County, and as general counsel for the Missouri Department of...

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Andrew Bailey was appointed to become the 44th Missouri Attorney General in January 2023, filling the mid-term vacancy created by Eric Schmitt’s election to the U.S. Senate, he was elected to a full term in 2024. Prior to his appointment, AG Bailey served as Governor Mike Parson’s general counsel. Before joining the governor’s office, AG Bailey had served as a Missouri assistant AG, assistant prosecuting attorney for Warren County, and as general counsel for the Missouri Department of Corrections. AG Bailey also served in the United States Army and was awarded two Army Achievement Medals, an Army Commendation Medal, a Combat Action Badge, and two Bronze Star Medals for his service.

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The AG is an elected position in Missouri.

  • Next Election:November 7, 2028
  • Election Process:Elected
  • Term/Limit:4 years / none


Latest Missouri Attorney General News & Insights

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Missouri to Require Social Media Companies to Offer Algorithmic Choice

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is issuing a regulation requiring social media companies to offer algorithmic choice for users in the state. Under the rule, it will be an unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practice under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act to operate a social media platform without allowing users the option to select a third-party content…

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Republican AGs Counter Latest Student Loan Repayment Relief Efforts

A group of 23 Republican AGs, led by Missouri AG Andrew Bailey and Kansas AG Kris Kobach, wrote a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) expressing opposition to the ED’s Proposed Rule which would give it authority to grant hardship waivers of certain student loan debts.

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Arkansas, Missouri, and New Jersey AGs Announce Staffing Changes

Arkansas AG Tim Griffin has announced the promotions of Christine Cryer to Deputy Attorney General of the Public Protection Division, and Jordan Broyles, a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Division, to assume the additional duties of Chief, Special Litigation Section. The AG also announced that the Consumer Utility Rate Advocacy Division was being moved under the leadership of Deputy Attorney General Doralee Chandler, who leads the State Agencies Division.

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