Former Election Official Sues Secretary of State | Springfield Missouri News

Springfield Missouri News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

Former Missouri election integrity director Nicholas La Strada is suing Secretary of State Jay Hoskins, claiming he was fired in retaliation for exposing serious misconduct—including misuse of public funds, illegal interference in a certified election, and being pressured to fabricate evidence in a federal case. Appointed just months before his firing, La Strada says Hoskins wanted a compliant enforcer, not a watchdog—and that his refusal to participate in wrongdoing led to his suspension and termination. The lawsuit also highlights another pending case against Hoskins’ office over mishandled…