Missouri Election Chief Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Misconduct

Missouri's election chief faces a whistleblower lawsuit over claims of illegal actions and firing a director who raised concerns.

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September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Jefferson City, Missouri — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is facing a whistleblower lawsuit from his former election integrity director, Nicholas La Strada, who alleges he was fired after raising concerns about potential misconduct within the office.

The lawsuit, filed by La Strada, a Republican, claims that Hoskins’ office illegally directed local election officials to alter the results of a city council race and used state funds for a politically motivated mailing. La Strada also alleged that staff were plotting to file a fake complaint in a legal case involving the state’s voter database.

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Hoskins’ office has not commented on the pending litigation, but the secretary of state already faces scrutiny over his role in Missouri’s congressional redistricting process. The latest lawsuit adds further questions about his oversight of the upcoming November election.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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