How will Missouri's next attorney general be decided?

Missouri will soon have a new attorney general and state treasurer as the offices' current occupants depart for new roles. Eric Schmitt, the current Republican attorney general, won his election to be Missouri's next U.S. senator, while Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick won his bid for state auditor. Schmitt will take over the senate seat from Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, who announced in 2021 he would not be seeking another term. MORE: Drebes: The governor's possible picks for attorney general, treasurer Fitzpatrick,…