State GOP candidate allegedly tried to plant drugs on primary opponent: Investigators
Summary
A Missouri Republican candidate, Thomas Christopher Ross, was charged with a federal crime for allegedly trying to plant drugs on his primary opponent, Louise Secker. His campaign manager reported the plan to police, leading to an FBI investigation and Ross's arrest.Key Facts
- Thomas Christopher Ross won the Republican primary for Missouri House District 161.
- Ross is charged with conspiring to distribute a controlled substance.
- He allegedly gave cocaine and an Adderall pill to his campaign manager to plant on opponent Louise Secker.
- The campaign manager reported the plan to police in July.
- Text messages and a covert recording showed Ross discussing and approving the drug-planting plot.
- Ross defeated Secker in the primary by 33 votes and was set to face a Democrat in the general election.
- Missouri GOP leaders have called for Ross to withdraw from the race.
- Ross was jailed and is awaiting a court hearing; he has not entered a plea.
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