The Circuit Attorney (updated per TruthyBrat comment below) is elected by the people of St. Louis City, not Missouri. She is facing a primary challenge on 8/4/2020. However, given how lenient she's been on crime and rioters, she's doing this to play to her electorate.

The test will be if city residents fear criminals she lets go or cops she demonizes.

"The Circuit Attorney is elected by its citizens as the prosecutor for state-level criminal cases in the City of St. Louis. Specialized units include Child Support, Community Affairs, Drug Court, Felony Trial, Victim Services, White Collar Crime and the Warrant Office."

The City Attorney is elected by the people of St. Louis City, not Missouri. She is facing a primary challenge on 8/4/2020. However, given how lenient she's been on crime and rioters, she's doing this to play to her electorate.

The test will be if city residents fear criminals she lets go or cops she demonizes.