Bailey, a 44-year-old Army veteran from Rhineland, had never held an elected office before former Gov. Mike Parson chose him in late 2022.

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.

Attorney General Andrew Bailey will resign to serve as a co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Former FBI acting director Brian Driscoll and two other officials forced out of bureau, with sources calling the departures retribution against January 6 investigators.

Comey served as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2013 until his termination in May 2017.