Missouri Auditor election, 2022
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| Filing deadline: March 29, 2022 |
| Primary: August 2, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 Pre-election incumbent(s): Nicole Galloway (Democratic) |
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| Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Missouri |
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Scott Fitzpatrick (R) defeatedAlan Green (D) andJohn Hartwig (L) in the race forMissouri state auditor on November 8, 2022. Green and Fitzpatrick led infundraising. IncumbentNicole Galloway (D) announced in June 2021 that she would not seek re-election.[1]
Green was a member of theMissouri House of Representatives, representingDistrict 67 from 2014 to 2021. He formerly served as director of the Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity and advisor to two St. Louis County officials. Green also worked as a police officer, CFO, and minister.[2] On his campaign website, Green emphasized whistleblower protection and transparency, saying, "I will advocate for stronger legislation to protect and stand up for whistleblowers." He also said he would "[w]ork to make sure that all allocated public dollars are used for the purposes and areas intended instead of being diverted for pet projects."[3]
Fitzpatrick was elected Missouri treasurer in 2019 and representedDistrict 158 in theMissouri House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. His professional experience included founding and operating MariCorp United States.[4] Fitzpatrick emphasized his experience as treasurer and his opposition toESG policies. His website stated, "As Treasurer, I’ve fought back against misguided Biden Administration policies like the IRS bank account monitoring scheme, woke environmentalism disguised as ESG initiatives for the investment of public funds, and the John Kerry/Joe Biden pushed boycott of American energy producers by big banks."[5]
At the time of the election, the auditor was the only statewide office held by a Democrat.[1]
The office of state auditor acts as Missouri's independent oversight agency, working to ensure the proper use of public funds and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Missouri government. This is achieved through auditing of state agencies, boards, and commissions; the circuit court system; the counties in Missouri that do not have a county auditor; and other political subdivisions upon request.[6]
Alan Green (D) andJohn Hartwig (L) completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses,click here.
Scott Fitzpatrick won election in the general election for Missouri State Auditor.
Candidates and election results
General election
General election for Missouri State Auditor
Scott Fitzpatrick defeatedAlan Green,John Hartwig, andArnie Dienoff in the general election for Missouri State Auditor on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Fitzpatrick (R) | 59.4 | 1,219,553 | |
Alan Green (D) ![]() | 37.6 | 772,005 | ||
John Hartwig (L) ![]() | 3.0 | 61,329 | ||
| Arnie Dienoff (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 7 | ||
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,052,894 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Auditor
Alan Green advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alan Green ![]() | 100.0 | 322,177 | |
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 322,177 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Auditor
Scott Fitzpatrick defeatedDavid Gregory in the Republican primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Fitzpatrick | 64.7 | 378,915 | |
David Gregory ![]() | 35.3 | 206,868 | ||
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 585,783 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri State Auditor
John Hartwig advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Hartwig ![]() | 100.0 | 2,978 | |
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,978 | |||
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Pre-election analysis and commentary
What's at stake
- TheColumbia Missourian's Rudi Keller described the duties of the office, saying, "The auditor is the only constitutional officer on this year’s ballot. The election is not held in the same year other officers are selected to reduce the influence of partisanship on the result. Over the past 50 years, five of the eight auditors won their first election running on the major party ticket opposite of the party that held the governorship."[7]
Messaging and strategy
- The Kansas City Star's Kacen Bayless described the candidates' messages at a September 16, 2022, candidate forum. Bayless wrote, "Fitzpatrick said he would work to root out financial fraud, regardless of party affiliation. He also touted conservative talking points like auditing schools for curriculum. Green, who served in the Missouri House from 2014 to 2021, tried to use the forum to convince voters that he has enough financial experience to continue Galloway’s work in the office."[8]
Voting information
- See also:Voting in Missouri
Election information inMissouri: Nov. 8, 2022, election.
What was the voter registration deadline?
- In-person: Oct. 12, 2022
- By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 12, 2022
- Online: Oct. 12, 2022
Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?
What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?
- In-person: Nov. 7, 2022
- By mail: Received by Oct. 26, 2022
- Online: N/A
What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?
- In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
- By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022
Was early voting available to all voters?
What were the early voting start and end dates?
Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?
When were polls open on Election Day?
Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Party:Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am Alan Green and I am the Democratic nominee to be Missouri’s next State Auditor. I am the most qualified candidate, by far, who is running for this office. I have five (5) degrees including a PHD, and two masters. I have run a state agency, served as an advisor to a governor, served as an advisor to two County Executives, I am former police officer (5 years), a business owner, minister, and a CFO. I also served seven (7) years as a Missouri State Representative. I am ready and prepared to serve. I have a plan to maintain and improve the Auditor’s office by making it a bigger and better watchdog by:· Enhance the State’s whistle blower program· Make sure the office reflects every area of the state· Do a better job of promoting the office by visiting each county in the state· Make sure that tax and public dollars are spent on designated programsThe facts are clear, I have been and will always be on the right side of important issues, regardless of what office I’ve held. Missouri deserves an independent watchdog for Auditor, I, Alan Green, am that person."
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Key Messages
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Qualified
Experienced
Watchdog
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri State Auditor in 2022.
Party:Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Missouri House of Representatives District 158 (2013-2019)
Biography: Fitzpatrick received his B.S. in business from the University of Missouri, Columbia. His professional experience includes founding and operating MariCorp United States.
Key Messages
The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages,click here.
Fitzpatrick highlighted his political experience, saying, "Where waste, fraud, and abuse occur, I will find it and root it out. I have a record of doing that as Budget Chairman and as Treasurer. As Auditor, I will have the tools necessary to continue that work on an even greater scale, allowing me to have an even larger impact on government at the state and local level."
On public school oversight, Fitzpatrick said, "I’ll ensure schools are following the law and keeping politically divisive curriculum like Critical Race Theory, and discussions relating to gender or sexual preferences out of the classroom. I will help parents make sure their schools are doing what they're expected to do: teach kids the things they need to learn to be prepared to join the workforce or go to college."
Fitzpatrick said he would implement local government performance measures: "As Auditor, I will lead a comprehensive audit of any local government that is failing to protect the taxpayers it is elected to serve."
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri State Auditor in 2022.
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Party:Libertarian Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a Licensed Missouri Certified Public Accountant, educated at Washington University in St.Louis and I am in active practice in St.Charles, Mo with over 50 years of experience in auditing and accounting.I am a veteran, having served during the Vietnam War."
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Key Messages
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As a candidate sponsored by the Libertarian Party, I am uniquely positioned to truly independently audit/review the actions of the Republican and Democratic officeholders and the state agencies under their management. their
I promise to serve for only 1 term as Missouri State Auditor and will return to private life thereafter.
I am a fiscal conservative.
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri State Auditor in 2022.
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Alan Green (D)
Experienced
Watchdog
John Hartwig (L)
I promise to serve for only 1 term as Missouri State Auditor and will return to private life thereafter.
I am a fiscal conservative.
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Campaign advertisements
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Election competitiveness
Polls
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Endorsements
Click the links below to see official endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites for any candidates that make that information available. If you are aware of a website that should be included, pleaseemail us.
Election spending
Campaign finance
Candidates in this election submitted campaign finance reports to theMissouri Ethics Commission.Click here to access those reports.
Satellite spending
- See also:Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees,super PACs, trade associations, and501(c)(4)nonprofit groups.[9][10][11]
If available, this section includes links to online resources tracking satellite spending in this election. To notify us of a resource to add,email us.
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Election analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
- Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
- State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
Presidential elections
Cook PVI by congressional district
| Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Missouri, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| District | Incumbent | Party | PVI |
| Missouri's 1st | Cori Bush | Democratic | D+27 |
| Missouri's 2nd | Ann Wagner | Republican | R+7 |
| Missouri's 3rd | Blaine Luetkemeyer | Republican | R+16 |
| Missouri's 4th | Open | Republican | R+23 |
| Missouri's 5th | Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | D+11 |
| Missouri's 6th | Sam Graves | Republican | R+21 |
| Missouri's 7th | Open | Republican | R+24 |
| Missouri's 8th | Jason Smith | Republican | R+28 |
2020 presidential results by 2022 congressional district lines
| 2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2022 district lines, Missouri[12] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Joe Biden![]() | Donald Trump![]() | ||
| Missouri's 1st | 78.4% | 20.0% | ||
| Missouri's 2nd | 45.3% | 53.0% | ||
| Missouri's 3rd | 35.9% | 62.2% | ||
| Missouri's 4th | 29.3% | 68.7% | ||
| Missouri's 5th | 62.2% | 35.9% | ||
| Missouri's 6th | 30.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Missouri's 7th | 28.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Missouri's 8th | 23.6% | 75.0% | ||
2012-2020
How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections:Solid,Trending,Battleground, andNew. Click [show] on the table below for examples:
| County-level voting pattern categories | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | |||||||
| Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
| Solid Democratic | D | D | D | ||||
| Trending Democratic | R | D | D | ||||
| Battleground Democratic | D | R | D | ||||
| New Democratic | R | R | D | ||||
| Republican | |||||||
| Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
| Solid Republican | R | R | R | ||||
| Trending Republican | D | R | R | ||||
| Battleground Republican | R | D | R | ||||
| New Republican | D | D | R | ||||
Following the 2020 presidential election,64.2% of Missourians lived in one of the state's111 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and35.8% lived in one offour Solid Democratic counties. Overall, Missouri wasSolid Republican, having voted forMitt Romney (R) in 2012,Donald Trump (R) in 2016, andDonald Trump (R) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Missouri following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.[13]
| Missouri county-level statistics, 2020 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Republican | 111 | 64.2% | |||||
| Solid Democratic | 4 | 35.8% | |||||
| Total voted Democratic | 4 | 35.8% | |||||
| Total voted Republican | 111 | 64.2% | |||||
Historical voting trends
Missouri presidential election results (1900-2020)
- 14Democratic wins
- 17Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 |
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| Winning Party | D | R | R | D | D | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | D | D | D | R | R | D | R | R | R | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Statewide elections
This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.
U.S. Senate elections
The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Missouri.
| U.S. Senate election results in Missouri | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Winner | Runner up |
| 2018 | 51.4%![]() | 45.6%![]() |
| 2016 | 49.3%![]() | 46.2%![]() |
| 2012 | 54.8%![]() | 39.0%![]() |
| 2010 | 54.3%![]() | 40.6%![]() |
| 2006 | 49.6%![]() | 47.3%![]() |
| Average | 51.9 | 43.7 |
Gubernatorial elections
- See also:Governor of Missouri
The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Missouri.
| Gubernatorial election results in Missouri | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Winner | Runner up |
| 2020 | 57.1%![]() | 40.7%![]() |
| 2016 | 51.1%![]() | 45.6%![]() |
| 2012 | 54.8%![]() | 42.5%![]() |
| 2008 | 58.4%![]() | 39.5%![]() |
| 2004 | 50.8%![]() | 47.8%![]() |
| Average | 54.4 | 43.2 |
State partisanship
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Missouri's congressional delegation as of November 2022.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Missouri, November 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Republican | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 8 | 10 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Missouri's top four state executive offices as November 2022.
| State executive officials in Missouri, November 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Office | Officeholder |
| Governor | Mike Parson |
| Lieutenant Governor | Mike Kehoe |
| Secretary of State | Jay Ashcroft |
| Attorney General | Eric Schmitt |
State legislature
The tables below highlight the partisan composition of theMissouri General Assembly as of November 2022.
Missouri State Senate
| Party | As of November 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 10 | |
| Republican Party | 24 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 34 | |
Missouri House of Representatives
| Party | As of November 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 48 | |
| Republican Party | 107 | |
| Vacancies | 8 | |
| Total | 163 | |
Trifecta control
As of November 2022, Missouri was aRepublican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.
Missouri Party Control: 1992-2022
Eight years of Democratic trifectas • Ten years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
Demographics
The table below details demographic data in Missouri and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.
| Demographic Data for Missouri | ||
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | United States | |
| Population | 6,154,913 | 331,449,281 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 68,745 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 81.3% | 70.4% |
| Black/African American | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| Asian | 2% | 5.6% |
| Native American | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other (single race) | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Multiple | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.3% | 18.2% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 90.6% | 88.5% |
| College graduation rate | 29.9% | 32.9% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $57,290 | $64,994 |
| Persons below poverty level | 13% | 12.8% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau,"Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau,"American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the censushere. | ||
Election context
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)
| Environmental, social, and corporate governance |
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In the context of public policy, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) refers to the use of non-financial factors in the creation of policy and management of public funds. In considering ESG, public fund managers might require investing only in companies that support certain standards with respect to renewable energy, natural resources, pollution, carbon emissions, and biodiversity; social positions like diversity, equity and inclusion; and diversity in governing bodies.[14]
ESG investing stands in contrast to an investment approach based on the likely maximization of financial returns to the investor.[15]
Although ESG is an approach to investing, it has political overtones. Politicians, particularly from theRepublican Party, argue that large ESG-oriented financial firms are abusing their power in order to advance a liberal political agenda in the areas of climate change, social justice, and diversity.[16] Opponents have also characterized ESG investing as "...investment designed not to maximize financial returns but to impose a leftist social and economic agenda that cannot otherwise be implemented through the ballot box."[17] Opponents also argue that focusing on ESG factors has led to "lackluster financial results" that have had a harmful impact on the rate of return to beneficiaries ofstate public pension plans.[18]Click here to read more about opposition to ESG.
Supporters of ESG investing argue that in the long run, ESG investing will lead to acceptable financial returns.[19] ESG advocates say that ESG and profit are not mutually exclusive.[19] Supporters of ESG also argue that corporations should adopt ESG philosophies and approaches to achieve what they view as positive outcomes.[20]Click here to read more about support for ESG.
ESG issues in this election
Alan Green (D),Scott Fitzpatrick (R), andJohn Hartwig (L), who ran forMissouri auditor, made the following statements on ESG-related issues in this election. Below are samples of quotes from candidates in this election on issues relevant to ESG and state government. If you are aware of a statement that should be included, pleaseemail us.
- Financial and accounting transparency (click to expand)The statements below relate to financial and accounting transparency concerning the financial activities of a state, corporation, or other entity.
- Green said, "We need to strengthen whistleblower protections in Missouri, and I will advocate for stronger legislation to protect and stand up for whistleblowers," and he would "[w]ork to make sure that all allocated public dollars are used for the purposes and areas intended instead of being diverted for pet projects."[21]
- Fitzpatrick said, "As Auditor, I will continue this focus on government transparency. Waste, fraud, and corruption will not be tolerated at any level of government." Fitzpatrick also said he would "review administrative costs and administrator salaries and measure the performance of our schools against the investment taxpayers are making in them. I’ll ensure schools are following the law and keeping politically divisive curriculum like Critical Race Theory, and discussions relating to gender or sexual preferences out of the classroom."[22]
- Prohibiting federal ESG standards (click to expand)The statements below relate to prohibiting federal ESG standards concerning the operations of a state, corporate, or other entity.
- Fitzpatrick said, "As Treasurer, I’ve fought back against misguided Biden Administration policies like the IRS bank account monitoring scheme, woke environmentalism disguised as ESG initiatives for the investment of public funds, and the John Kerry/Joe Biden pushed boycott of American energy producers by big banks."[22]
Ballot access requirements
See statutes:Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 115.307
For state-recognized political party candidates
A political party candidate seeking placement on the primary ballot must file a declaration of candidacy with the appropriate election official by 5:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday in March immediately preceding the primary. The declaration of candidacy cannot be submitted prior to 8:00 a.m. on the last Tuesday in February immediately preceding the primary. The declaration must state the candidate's name, residential address, office being sought, and political party.[23][24]
Before filing a declaration of candidacy, a candidate must pay a filing fee to the treasurer of the state or county committee of the political party whose nomination he or she is seeking in the primary. Filing fees vary according to the office being sought and are as follows:[23][25]
| Filing fees | |
|---|---|
| Office | Filing fee |
| Statewide offices (e.g.,governor,secretary of state, etc.),United States Senator | $500 |
| United States Representative,State senator | $300 |
| State representative | $150 |
A candidate must also file an affidavit with the Missouri Department of Revenue affirming that, to the best of his or her knowledge, the candidate is not delinquent in the payment of any state-owed taxes (e.g., income tax, property tax, etc.).[23][26]
A candidate is required to file for office in-person. In addition to completing the declaration of candidacy, a candidate must present proof of identity, a receipt for the payment of any filing fees, and a copy of the affidavit filed with the Missouri Department of Revenue. A candidate may file for office by certified mail if he or she is unable to appear in person due to a physical disability or is a member of the armed forces on active duty. Filing paperwork submitted via mail must be certified by a notary public.[23][27]
If a candidate is unable to pay the required filing fees, he or she may have the fee waived by filing a "Declaration of Inability to Pay" and a petition with his or her declaration of candidacy. If the candidate is filing for statewide office, the petition must be signed by a number of registered voters in the state equal to at least one-half of 1 percent of the total number of votes cast in the state for the office being sought at the last election in which a candidate ran for the office. If the candidate is filing for any other office, the petition must be signed by a number of registered voters in the district or political subdivision equal to at least 1 percent of the total number of votes cast for the office being sought at the last election in which a candidate ran for the office.[23][27]
Candidates for federal, statewide, and state legislative offices must file with the Missouri Secretary of State.[28]
For independent candidates
Like political party candidates, an independent candidate seeking placement on the general election ballot must file a declaration of candidacy and an affidavit affirming that he or she is not delinquent in the payment of any state-owed taxes. The candidate is required to file in person (with the same aforementioned exceptions). Independent candidates, however, are not liable for the payment of any filing fees.[29][30]
Independents must submit nominating petitions with their filing paperwork. Signature requirements vary according to the office being sought. For any statewide office, a nominating petition must be signed by at least 10,000 registered voters of the state. If the candidate seeks a district-level office, the petition must be signed by a number of registered voters in the district equal to at least 2 percent of the total number of votes cast at the last election for the office being sought, or 10,000 signatures, whichever is less.[29][30]
The candidate must file all required paperwork (including petitions) by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th Monday immediately preceding the general election for which the petition is submitted. Paperwork cannot be submitted prior to 8:00 a.m. on the day immediately following the general election next preceding the general election for which the petition is submitted.[29][31]
Candidates for federal, statewide, and state legislative offices must file with the Missouri Secretary of State.[28][29]
For write-in candidates
In order to have his or her votes tallied, a write-in candidate must file a declaration of intent with the proper election official by 5:00 p.m. on the second Friday immediately preceding the election. Write-in candidates are not permitted on the primary ballot.[32][33]
Write-in candidates for federal, statewide, and state legislative office must file with the Missouri Secretary of State.[28]
Election history
2018
- See also:Missouri Auditor election, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri State Auditor
IncumbentNicole Galloway defeatedSaundra McDowell,Sean O'Toole,Jacob Luetkemeyer, andDon Fitz in the general election for Missouri State Auditor on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nicole Galloway (D) | 50.4 | 1,209,881 | |
| Saundra McDowell (R) | 44.6 | 1,070,701 | ||
| Sean O'Toole (L) | 2.1 | 51,304 | ||
| Jacob Luetkemeyer (Constitution Party) | 2.1 | 50,951 | ||
| Don Fitz (G) | 0.7 | 17,106 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,399,943 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Auditor
IncumbentNicole Galloway advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nicole Galloway | 100.0 | 515,398 | |
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 515,398 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Auditor
Saundra McDowell defeatedDavid Wasinger,Kevin M. Roach, andPaul Curtman in the Republican primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Saundra McDowell | 32.6 | 192,814 | |
| David Wasinger | 26.7 | 158,071 | ||
| Kevin M. Roach | 24.3 | 143,745 | ||
| Paul Curtman | 16.4 | 97,055 | ||
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 591,685 | |||
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Constitution primary election
Constitution primary for Missouri State Auditor
Jacob Luetkemeyer advanced from the Constitution primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jacob Luetkemeyer | 100.0 | 1,088 | |
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,088 | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Missouri State Auditor
Don Fitz advanced from the Green primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Don Fitz | 100.0 | 1,485 | |
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,485 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri State Auditor
Sean O'Toole advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sean O'Toole | 100.0 | 5,421 | |
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,421 | |||
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2014
| Missouri Auditor, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 73.3% | 937,961 | ||
| Libertarian | Sean O'Toole | 19.7% | 252,351 | |
| Constitution | Rodney Farthing | 7% | 89,080 | |
| Total Votes | 1,279,392 | |||
| Election results viaSecretary of State | ||||
2022 battleground elections
- See also:Battlegrounds
This election was abattleground race. Other 2022 battleground elections included:
- Alabama Secretary of State election, 2022 (June 21 Republican primary runoff)
- California's 27th Congressional District election, 2022 (June 7 top-two primary)
- New York's 23rd Congressional District election, 2022 (August 23 Republican primary)
- Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)
- Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2022
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑1.01.1Columbian Missourian, "Missouri auditor candidates spar over independence from partisan influence," September 17, 2022
- ↑Alan K. Green, "A Life of Service," accessed September 25, 2022
- ↑Alan K. Green, "About," accessed September 25, 2022
- ↑Vote Smart, "Scott Fitzpatrick's Biography," accessed September 25, 2022
- ↑Scott Fitzpatrick for Auditor, "My Plan," accessed September 25, 2022
- ↑Missouri State Auditor, "About us," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Columbia Missourian, "Missouri auditor candidates spar over independence from partisan influence," September 17, 2022
- ↑The Kansas City Star, "Candidates in open seat race for Missouri auditor tout financial chops at forum," September 16, 2022
- ↑OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed September 9, 2022
- ↑This analysis includes Missouri's 114 counties and the independent city of St. Louis.
- ↑Baker Tilly, "ESG matters: an ESG primer for state and local government leaders," February 3, 2022
- ↑Wall Street Journal, "ESG and the ‘Long-Run Interests’ Dodge", September 29, 2022
- ↑NPR, "How ESG investing got tangled up in America's culture wars", September 12, 2022
- ↑Washington Examiner, "‘ESG investing’ is a leftist power grab by another name", July 11, 2022
- ↑Wall Street Journal, "An ESG Champion Stumbles: The California Public Employees’ Retirement System posts a decade of lackluster returns.", September 22, 2022
- ↑19.019.1CNBC, "Lauren Taylor Wolfe says it’s just too risky for investors to ignore ESG amid recent pushback", September 23, 2022
- ↑CNBC, "There’s an ESG backlash inside the executive ranks at top corporations", September 29, 2022
- ↑Alan K. Green, "About," accessed September 30, 2022
- ↑22.022.1Scott Fitzpatrick for Auditor, "My Plan," accessed September 25, 2022
- ↑23.023.123.223.323.4Missouri Revised Statutes, "Filing Information for Candidates," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.349," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.357," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.306," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑27.027.1Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.355," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑28.028.128.2Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.353," accessed March 14, 2025Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑30.030.1Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.321," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.329," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "Write-In Candidates Frequently Asked Questions," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.453," accessed March 15, 2025
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