Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he will resign effective on September 8, 2025.

In a statement released by Bailey, he explained he is stepping down from his position as the 44th Attorney General of Missouri to serve as the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Pursuant to Missouri state statute, the Governor possesses the authority to appoint Bailey’s successor, who will complete the remainder of his term. The Attorney General’s Office has coordinated with the Governor’s Office to ensure a seamless process to fill the vacancy and prepare for this transition. Kehoe has already announced a press conference to name Bailey’s replacement. The conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 19.

Before serving as Missouri’s Attorney General, Andrew Bailey served as an Armored Cavalry Officer in the United States Army, Assistant Attorney General, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, and General Counsel for the Missouri Department of Corrections and the Missouri Governor’s Office.