Audrain County prosecutor announces reelection bid

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Audrain County Prosecutor Jacob Shellabarger announced his intent to run for his position again this year.

Shellabarger, a Republican, made the announcement in a Friday press release. He was first appointed to the position in 2009 and has won every reelection campaign since. Filing for the August primary opens on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

“Justice, fairness, and common sense guide every decision I make,” Shellabarger said in the release. “I will continue to protect those who cannot speak for themselves and uphold the laws our community has chosen for a free and safe society.”

He lives in Mexico, Missouri, with his family. He is a graduate of Centralia High School and earned degrees in agricultural journalism and law from the University of Missouri, the release says. He serves on statewide committees for prosecutor wellness, secondary trauma, technology and case management, the release says.

The release says his office files about 1,000 criminal cases each year.