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Missouri Auditor election, 2022

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Missouri State Auditor
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Election details
Filing deadline: March 29, 2022
Primary: August 2, 2022
General: November 8, 2022

Pre-election incumbent(s):
Nicole Galloway (Democratic)
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting in Missouri
Ballotpedia analysis
Federal and state primary competitiveness
State executive elections in 2022
Impact of term limits in 2022
State government trifectas
State government triplexes
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022
Missouri
executive elections
Auditor

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.

Contents

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
Image of Scott Fitzpatrick
Scott Fitzpatrick (R)
 
59.4
 
1,219,553
Image of Alan Green
Alan Green (D) Candidate Connection
 
37.6
 
772,005
Image of John Hartwig
John Hartwig (L) Candidate Connection
 
3.0
 
61,329
Arnie Dienoff (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
7

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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
Image of Alan Green
Alan Green Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
322,177

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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
Image of Scott Fitzpatrick
Scott Fitzpatrick
 
64.7
 
378,915
Image of David Gregory
David Gregory Candidate Connection
 
35.3
 
206,868

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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
Image of John Hartwig
John Hartwig Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,978

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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?

No

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?

No

What were the early voting start and end dates?

N/A to N/A

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A


Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Image of Alan Green

WebsiteFacebookX

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."


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.

Image of Scott Fitzpatrick

WebsiteFacebookXYouTube

Party:Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

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

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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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Image of John Hartwig

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."


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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Qualified

Experienced

Watchdog
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.
I have always been a fiscal watchdog. We must find the necessary funds to retain and attract good quality workers for the State of Missouri. Nationally, Missouri ranks near the bottom in pay for state employees, teachers and so many categories. We can and must do better.
I am in favor of definite Term Limits on all elective and appointive positions and believe that the government that governs best governs least.
The state auditor acts as a check to assure that the various counties, state agencies, and other districts that spend taxpayer funds do so in a legal manner and in a way that gives the taxpayers the most value for their public funds.
All Whistle blowers-- They tend to be truth tellers, In spite of the risk.
The Missouri State Auditor is not a position that requires a "political philosophy", as this position does not create legislation. I feel that just an independent attitude toward all the facts uncovered in any audit findings
As a Certified Public Accountant, I maintain my independence and seek the truth. These are two qualities that have always served me well.
Since this office is not a legislative position, therefore communicating in a non-partisan manner to the taxpayers and to the relevant officeholders who are responsible for initiating legislation or prosecution, all significant audit findings of the Auditor's office that could be cured by legislation or prosecution.
An improved Missouri financial accounting system that both communicates to the public and that serves the managerial needs of the executive branch of government.
Staff auditor at a national Public Accounting Firm-- 6 years
Not necessarily, as I believe that candidates who come from outside of government or political experience may offer a fresh thinking, "outside the box", view of the particular office.
Auditing and accounting experience-obviously- for a function such as State Auditor.



Campaign advertisements

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Democratic Party Alan Green

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Republican Party Scott Fitzpatrick

July 12, 2022
July 6, 2022
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Election competitiveness

Polls

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We provide results for polls that are included in polling aggregation fromFiveThirtyEight andRealClearPolitics, when available. No polls were available for this election. To notify us of polls published in this election, pleaseemail us.

Endorsements

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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.

By candidateBy election

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

See also:Presidential voting trends in Missouri andThe Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Missouri, 2022
DistrictIncumbentPartyPVI
Missouri's 1stCori BushElectiondot.pngDemocraticD+27
Missouri's 2ndAnn WagnerEnds.pngRepublicanR+7
Missouri's 3rdBlaine LuetkemeyerEnds.pngRepublicanR+16
Missouri's 4thOpenEnds.pngRepublicanR+23
Missouri's 5thEmanuel CleaverElectiondot.pngDemocraticD+11
Missouri's 6thSam GravesEnds.pngRepublicanR+21
Missouri's 7thOpenEnds.pngRepublicanR+24
Missouri's 8thJason SmithEnds.pngRepublicanR+28


2020 presidential results by 2022 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2022 district lines, Missouri[12]
DistrictJoe BidenDemocratic PartyDonald TrumpRepublican Party
Missouri's 1st78.4%20.0%
Missouri's 2nd45.3%53.0%
Missouri's 3rd35.9%62.2%
Missouri's 4th29.3%68.7%
Missouri's 5th62.2%35.9%
Missouri's 6th30.6%67.7%
Missouri's 7th28.4%69.8%
Missouri's 8th23.6%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
Status201220162020
Solid DemocraticDDD
Trending DemocraticRDD
Battleground DemocraticDRD
New DemocraticRRD
Republican
Status201220162020
Solid RepublicanRRR
Trending RepublicanDRR
Battleground RepublicanRDR
New RepublicanDDR


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 Republican11164.2%
Solid Democratic435.8%
Total voted Democratic435.8%
Total voted Republican11164.2%

Historical voting trends

Missouri presidential election results (1900-2020)

  • 14Democratic wins
  • 17Republican wins
Year1900190419081912191619201924192819321936194019441948195219561960196419681972197619801984198819921996200020042008201220162020
Winning PartyDRRDDRRRDDDDDRDDDRRDRRRDDRRRRRR

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

See also:List of United States Senators from Missouri

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Missouri.

U.S. Senate election results in Missouri
RaceWinnerRunner up
201851.4%Republican Party45.6%Democratic Party
201649.3%Republican Party46.2%Democratic Party
201254.8%Democratic Party39.0%Republican Party
201054.3%Republican Party40.6%Democratic Party
200649.6%Democratic Party47.3%Republican Party
Average51.943.7

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
RaceWinnerRunner up
202057.1%Republican Party40.7%Democratic Party
201651.1%Republican Party45.6%Democratic Party
201254.8%Democratic Party42.5%Republican Party
200858.4%Democratic Party39.5%Republican Party
200450.8%Republican Party47.8%Democratic Party
Average54.443.2

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
PartyU.S. SenateU.S. HouseTotal
Democratic022
Republican268
Independent000
Vacancies000
Total2810

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
OfficeOfficeholder
GovernorRepublican PartyMike Parson
Lieutenant GovernorRepublican PartyMike Kehoe
Secretary of StateRepublican PartyJay Ashcroft
Attorney GeneralRepublican PartyEric Schmitt

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of theMissouri General Assembly as of November 2022.

Missouri State Senate

PartyAs of November 2022
    Democratic Party10
    Republican Party24
    Vacancies0
Total 34

Missouri House of Representatives

PartyAs of November 2022
    Democratic Party48
    Republican Party107
    Vacancies8
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.

Year92939495969798990001020304050607080910111213141516171819202122
GovernorRDDDDDDDDDDDDRRRRDDDDDDDDRRRRRR
SenateDDDDDDDDDRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
HouseDDDDDDDDDDDRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in Missouri and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

Demographic Data for Missouri
MissouriUnited States
Population6,154,913331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)68,7453,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White81.3%70.4%
Black/African American11.4%12.6%
Asian2%5.6%
Native American0.4%0.8%
Pacific Islander0.1%0.2%
Other (single race)1.3%5.1%
Multiple3.5%5.2%
Hispanic/Latino4.3%18.2%
Education
High school graduation rate90.6%88.5%
College graduation rate29.9%32.9%
Income
Median household income$57,290$64,994
Persons below poverty level13%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)

See also: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

See also:Statements about ESG investing by State Financial Officer candidates on the November 8, 2022 ballot

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 also:Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Missouri

DocumentIcon.jpgSee 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
OfficeFiling 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
Image of Nicole Galloway
Nicole Galloway (D)
 
50.4
 
1,209,881
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Saundra McDowell (R)
 
44.6
 
1,070,701
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Sean O'Toole (L)
 
2.1
 
51,304
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Jacob Luetkemeyer (Constitution Party)
 
2.1
 
50,951
Image of Don Fitz
Don Fitz (G)
 
0.7
 
17,106

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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
Image of Nicole Galloway
Nicole Galloway
 
100.0
 
515,398

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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
Image of Saundra McDowell
Saundra McDowell
 
32.6
 
192,814
Image of David Wasinger
David Wasinger
 
26.7
 
158,071
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Kevin M. Roach
 
24.3
 
143,745
Image of Paul Curtman
Paul Curtman
 
16.4
 
97,055

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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
Image of Jacob Luetkemeyer
Jacob Luetkemeyer
 
100.0
 
1,088

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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
Image of Don Fitz
Don Fitz
 
100.0
 
1,485

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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
Image of Sean O'Toole
Sean O'Toole
 
100.0
 
5,421

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Total votes: 5,421
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2014

See also:Missouri down ballot state executive elections, 2014
Missouri Auditor, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngTom SchweichIncumbent73.3%937,961
    LibertarianSean O'Toole19.7%252,351
    ConstitutionRodney Farthing7%89,080
Total Votes1,279,392
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Footnotes

  1. 1.01.1Columbian Missourian, "Missouri auditor candidates spar over independence from partisan influence," September 17, 2022
  2. Alan K. Green, "A Life of Service," accessed September 25, 2022
  3. Alan K. Green, "About," accessed September 25, 2022
  4. Vote Smart, "Scott Fitzpatrick's Biography," accessed September 25, 2022
  5. Scott Fitzpatrick for Auditor, "My Plan," accessed September 25, 2022
  6. Missouri State Auditor, "About us," accessed January 26, 2021
  7. Columbia Missourian, "Missouri auditor candidates spar over independence from partisan influence," September 17, 2022
  8. The Kansas City Star, "Candidates in open seat race for Missouri auditor tout financial chops at forum," September 16, 2022
  9. OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
  10. OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
  11. National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
  12. Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed September 9, 2022
  13. This analysis includes Missouri's 114 counties and the independent city of St. Louis.
  14. Baker Tilly, "ESG matters: an ESG primer for state and local government leaders," February 3, 2022
  15. Wall Street Journal, "ESG and the ‘Long-Run Interests’ Dodge", September 29, 2022
  16. NPR, "How ESG investing got tangled up in America's culture wars", September 12, 2022
  17. Washington Examiner, "‘ESG investing’ is a leftist power grab by another name", July 11, 2022
  18. Wall Street Journal, "An ESG Champion Stumbles: The California Public Employees’ Retirement System posts a decade of lackluster returns.", September 22, 2022
  19. 19.019.1CNBC, "Lauren Taylor Wolfe says it’s just too risky for investors to ignore ESG amid recent pushback", September 23, 2022
  20. CNBC, "There’s an ESG backlash inside the executive ranks at top corporations", September 29, 2022
  21. Alan K. Green, "About," accessed September 30, 2022
  22. 22.022.1Scott Fitzpatrick for Auditor, "My Plan," accessed September 25, 2022
  23. 23.023.123.223.323.4Missouri Revised Statutes, "Filing Information for Candidates," accessed March 11, 2014
  24. Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.349," accessed March 14, 2025
  25. Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.357," accessed March 14, 2025
  26. Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.306," accessed March 14, 2025
  27. 27.027.1Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.355," accessed March 14, 2025
  28. 28.028.128.2Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.353," accessed March 14, 2025Cite error: Invalid<ref> tag; name "mowherefile" defined multiple times with different content
  29. 29.029.129.229.3Missouri Secretary of State, "Independent Candidate Information 2024," accessed March 14, 2025
  30. 30.030.1Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.321," accessed March 14, 2025
  31. Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.329," accessed March 14, 2025
  32. Missouri Secretary of State, "Write-In Candidates Frequently Asked Questions," accessed March 14, 2025
  33. Missouri Revised Statutes, "Section 115.453," accessed March 15, 2025
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