The latest trend in statewide politics — at least for Democrats and the attorney general’s office — is not declaring candidacy, but just declaring that declaring is definitely being considered.
, D-Shrewsbury, is the second party member who is weighing the odds and shaking the money tree for a possible run at the state’s chief legal office in 2024.
I've been quietly talking to people about running for Attorney General for a while, but tonight I want to make it official-I'm looking at running for Missouri's Attorney General after I term out of the House next year.
— Sarah Unsicker (@SarahUnsicker)
“I’ve been quietly talking to people about running for Attorney General for a while, but tonight I want to make it official,†Unsicker wrote last week on Twitter. “I’m looking at running for Missouri’s Attorney General after I term out of the House next year.â€Â
Unsicker’s district covers a portion of southwest ºüÀêÊÓƵ County and ºüÀêÊÓƵ city. She was elected to her first two-year term in 2016. Her current term, her fourth, is the last allowed by law.
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An earlier entry into the exploratory jungle was Elad Gross, a ºüÀêÊÓƵ city civil rights lawyer. Gross, who lost a primary race for the office in 2020, said he needs to raise $25,000 and enlist 50 volunteers by March 31 for his campaign to move forward.Â
Although Unsicker’s post sets no monetary or volunteer goals, it does provide a chance for people to contribute both items.
Meanwhile, two GOP candidates went directly to the candidate stage: current Attorney General Andrew Bailey, appointed to the post this year to replace U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt; and former federal prosecutor Will Scharf.