Andrew Bailey | |
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44th Attorney General of Missouri | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Governor | Mike Parson |
Preceded by | Eric Schmitt |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jessica |
Children | 4 |
Education | University of Missouri (BA, JD) |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Andrew Bailey is an American attorney and politician. A Republican, he has served as Missouri Attorney General since appointment by Governor Mike Parson in January 2023.
During his tenure as attorney general, Bailey has adopted far-right positions. He has refused to release prisoners after overturned convictions, attempted unsuccessfully to restrict gender-affirming care, battled initiatives to restore access to abortion in Missouri, and staunchly defended former President Donald Trump over his legal problems.[1]