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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Missouri's former election integrity director sues Secretary of State Denny Hoskins over alleged firing

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Missouri's former election integrity director filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on Monday, claiming he was terminated after reporting staff plans to file a fraudulent complaint related to a voter database legal case.

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Why It Matters

The lawsuit involves legal claims against the state's top election official regarding internal operations of the Secretary of State's office and employee termination protections.

Key Facts

  • Missouri's former election integrity director filed a whistleblower lawsuit on Monday.
  • The lawsuit names Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins as the defendant.
  • The plaintiff alleges they were fired after raising concerns about staff plotting to file a fake complaint.
  • The underlying dispute involves a legal case concerning the state's voter database.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationMissouri Supreme Court“Court that found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins temporarily in contempt of its”PersonErin N. Vernon“Lead lawyer representing Nicholas La Strada in the lawsuit.”locationMarshall“Central Missouri city where a city council race results tally was disputed and r”locationPettis County“County where Nicholas La Strada previously served as clerk for 14 years.”locationSt. Louis County“Location of a ballot measure involved in a contested mailing by the Secretary of”locationMissouri“State where the legal action and office are located”PersonAnne Marie Moy“Spokesperson for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins.”PersonDenny Hoskins“Republican Secretary of State of Missouri named as defendant in the lawsuit.”PersonDonald Trump“President whose backed U.S. House districts were involved in a redistricting sag”PersonNicholas La Strada“Former Missouri election integrity director and former Pettis County clerk who f”locationJEFFERSON CITY“City where the legal filing or news originates”