A Republican locked in a three-way primary for Missouri secretary of state may find his past advocacy for those with autism pushes him over the edge in Tuesday’s vote.
Missouri political observers are saying that Sen. Scott Rupp’s (R-Wentzville) work to create a state law allowing autism to be covered by health insurance has endeared him to the state’s autism community and could help him win the primary. Rupp, whose campaign did not return a call for comment, took the lead on the legislation several years ago, including traveling around the state to gather input for the law that was signed in 2010. Rupp worked with Sen. Erik Schmitt (R-Glendale) on the issue.
