Blacklisted Missouri lawmaker blocked from running for governor as a Democrat
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Democratic Party on Tuesday blocked a blacklisted state lawmaker from running for governor as a Democrat.
Democrats on Tuesday refused to accept filing fees from state Rep. Sarah Ansicker, who was ousted last year after posting on social media that she was seen with a man the Anti-Defamation League has listed as a Holocaust denier. .
House Democrats kicked her out of their caucus in December.
“The Missouri Democratic Party does not want you as a candidate because you have been removed from the House Democratic Caucus by your allies,” party attorney James Paul wrote in a Tuesday letter to Unsicker. Stated.
Ansikker could run for Missouri governor as a Libertarian or Republican, if the parties accept her. She could run as an independent, but she needs to collect 10,000 voter signatures by July 29.
The Associated Press sent a text message to Mr. Unsicker on Tuesday seeking comment.
Mr. Unsicker was prepared to challenge House Minority Leader Crystal Quaid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. His seat will be vacant because Republican Gov. Mike Parson cannot seek re-election due to term limits.
Republicans, who control all of Missouri's statewide elected offices, have a strong advantage in the Missouri gubernatorial race.
