Bailey, a 44-year-old Army veteran from Rhineland, had never held an elected office before former Gov. Mike Parson chose him in late 2022.

Former U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway was appointed Tuesday as Missouri's next attorney general, vowing a tough-on-crime approach as her predecessor leaves for a job with the Federal Bureau of Invest...

Hanaway has a notable history in Missouri politics, including being the first and only woman to serve as Speaker of the House.