Ross Drops Out Amid Drug Conspiracy Charges | St. Louis News

Thomas Ross, running for the 161st House Seat, has dropped out after being charged with federal drug conspiracy — allegedly trying to plant illegal drugs on his opponent before the primary. Lynn Ragsdale of the Jasper County GOP personally retrieved paperwork from jail to finalize his withdrawal, sending shockwaves through local politics. With the race now in flux and a court hearing pending, questions about election integrity are mounting — and we’re watching closely for what comes next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18d79a88106cd81b