Missouri attorney general beats back primary challenge from Trump lawyer

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey fended off a primary challenger Tuesday night as he fights for his first full term, according to Decision Desk HQ. 

Bailey was appointed to the attorney general role by Gov. Mike Parson (R) back in 2022, filling a vacancy after Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) won a seat in the upper chamber. 

With Parson's backing, Bailey defeated Trump attorney Will Scharf, and now has the edge to win the seat in the ruby-red state this fall. 

Both...