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Fri, December 13, 2024

Missouri governor and St. Louis County executive name appointees for same prosecutor job


Published on 2024-12-13 14:41:04 - MSN
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  • When the elected prosecutor in Missouri's largest county leaves his job for a seat in Congress next month, an appointed replacement will take his spot. The question is: Which one? Democratic St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and Republican Gov.

The article from MSN discusses a unique situation in Missouri where both Governor Mike Parson and St. Louis County Executive Sam Page have appointed individuals to the same position of St. Louis Circuit Attorney following the resignation of Kim Gardner. Governor Parson appointed former assistant U.S. Attorney Gabe Gore, while Sam Page appointed local attorney and former aldermanic president, Lewis Reed. This dual appointment has led to confusion and a potential legal conflict over who has the authority to appoint the circuit attorney, with both appointees claiming legitimacy. The situation has sparked discussions on jurisdiction, legal precedence, and the political dynamics between state and local governance in Missouri.

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