Scharf says he will investigate public education if elected attorney general
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
Will Scharf is hoping to secure the Republican nomination in the race for Missouri's next attorney general Tuesday.
Scharf is a private attorney based out of St. Louis County. He is part of the legal team representing Donald Trump in his election interference case in Washington D.C. Scharf also served as an assistant federal prosecutor in St. Louis and was a staff member in Gov. Eric Greitens’ administration.
As attorney general, Scharf says he will use the full power of the Attorney General’s Office to investigate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, as well as school districts across the state, which he says are violating state law and failing Missouri children and families.
Scharf is running against incumbent Andrew Bailey for the Republican nomination. Bailey has held the office since 2023 after being appointed by Gov. Mike Parson.
Scharf's policy stances align with standard conservative viewpoints. Scharf supports passing strict state laws against illegal immigrants and those who employ them and ending the use of taxpayer dollars to provide services for illegal immigrants.
He is also calling for accountability from political officials at the state Capitol and supports major reforms to Missouri’s bail and sentencing laws.
Scharf says he wants to advocate for Missourians’ constitutional rights of religious liberty, the Second Amendment and free speech.
Scharf has never run for office before.
