Vivek Malek Republican nomination for Missouri Treasurer [Video]

State Treasurer Vivek Malek defeated multiple challengers Tuesday to hold on to his party’s nomination to keep his job this fall.

The Associated Press called the race for Malek at 9 p.m. He will face Democrat Mark Osmack and Libertarian John A. Hartwig Jr. in November.

“I want to thank my family and everyone who gave their time and energy to this campaign,” Malek said in a statement posted on social media. “I am humbled to receive the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. It has been such an honor to serve this state since 2023.”

Malek’s campaign ads touted his support for former President Donald Trump, belief in a fortified Southern border and his advocacy for divesting from foreign adversaries.

Malek’s background is as an immigration attorney, having immigrated to the United States from India in 2001. He told The Independent he is outspoken about unauthorized immigration because of the “additional burden on the healthcare and education systems.”

He believes …