Missouri Auditor election, 2022

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Missouri State Auditor
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
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Auditor

Scott Fitzpatrick (R) defeated Alan Green (D) and John Hartwig (L) in the race for Missouri state auditor on November 8, 2022. Green and Fitzpatrick led in fundraising. Incumbent Nicole Galloway (D) announced in June 2021 that she would not seek re-election.

Green was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 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. 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."

Fitzpatrick was elected Missouri treasurer in 2019 and represented District 158 in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. His professional experience included founding and operating MariCorp United States. Fitzpatrick emphasized his experience as treasurer and his opposition to ESG 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."

At the time of the election, the auditor was the only statewide office held by a Democrat.

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.

Alan Green (D) and John Hartwig (L) completed Ballotpedia'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 defeated Alan Green, John Hartwig, and Arnie 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
	Submit photo	Arnie Dienoff (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	7

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	There were no incumbents 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

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	There were no incumbents 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 defeated David 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

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	There were no incumbents 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

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	There were no incumbents 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

• The Columbia 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."

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."

Voting information

See also: Voting in Missouri

Election information in Missouri: 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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Alan Green

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 programs The 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

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Experienced

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Watchdog

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri State Auditor in 2022.

Scott Fitzpatrick

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.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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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."

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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."

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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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Show sources

Sources: Scott Fitzpatrick for Auditor, "My Plan," accessed September 25, 2022; Vote Smart, "Scott Fitzpatrick's Biography," accessed September 25, 2022

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri State Auditor in 2022.

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."

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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

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I promise to serve for only 1 term as Missouri State Auditor and will return to private life thereafter.

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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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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Alan Green (D)

Qualified

Experienced

Watchdog

John Hartwig (L)

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.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Alan Green (D)

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.

John Hartwig (L)

I am in favor of definite Term Limits on all elective and appointive positions and believe that the government that governs best governs least.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

John Hartwig (L)

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.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

John Hartwig (L)

All Whistle blowers-- They tend to be truth tellers, In spite of the risk.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

John Hartwig (L)

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

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

John Hartwig (L)

Be Honest, transparent, accurate, and independent.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

John Hartwig (L)

As a Certified Public Accountant, I maintain my independence and seek the truth. These are two qualities that have always served me well.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

John Hartwig (L)

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.

What legacy would you like to leave?

John Hartwig (L)

An improved Missouri financial accounting system that both communicates to the public and that serves the managerial needs of the executive branch of government.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

John Hartwig (L)

Staff auditor at a national Public Accounting Firm-- 6 years

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

John Hartwig (L)

Honesty, transparency, and accuracy.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

John Hartwig (L)

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.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

John Hartwig (L)

Auditing and accounting experience-obviously- for a function such as State Auditor.

Campaign advertisements

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Alan Green

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Election competitiveness

Polls

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Endorsements

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Election spending

Campaign finance

Candidates in this election submitted campaign finance reports to the Missouri 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, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.

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By candidate	By election
Alan Green Scott Fitzpatrick	Missouri Ethics Commission

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 and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

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
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, and New. 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's 111 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 35.8% lived in one of four Solid Democratic counties. Overall, Missouri was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald 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.

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)

• 14 Democratic wins
• 17 Republican 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
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

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
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 the Missouri 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 a Republican 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.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Governor	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

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%
Two or more	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 census here.

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.

ESG investing stands in contrast to an investment approach based on the likely maximization of financial returns to the investor.

Although ESG is an approach to investing, it has political overtones. Politicians, particularly from the Republican 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. 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." 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 of state public pension plans. 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. ESG advocates say that ESG and profit are not mutually exclusive. Supporters of ESG also argue that corporations should adopt ESG philosophies and approaches to achieve what they view as positive outcomes. 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), and John Hartwig (L), who ran for Missouri 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, please email 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."

  • 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."

• 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."

Ballot access requirements

See also: Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Missouri

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.

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:

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.).

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.

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.

Candidates for federal, statewide, and state legislative offices must file with the Missouri Secretary of State.

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.

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.

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.

Candidates for federal, statewide, and state legislative offices must file with the Missouri Secretary of State.

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.

Write-in candidates for federal, statewide, and state legislative office must file with the Missouri Secretary of State.

Election history

2018

See also: Missouri Auditor election, 2018

General election

General election for Missouri State Auditor

Incumbent Nicole Galloway defeated Saundra McDowell, Sean O'Toole, Jacob Luetkemeyer, and Don 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

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Auditor

Incumbent Nicole Galloway advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Auditor on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nicole Galloway	100.0	515,398

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Auditor

Saundra McDowell defeated David Wasinger, Kevin M. Roach, and Paul 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

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	There were no incumbents 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

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	There were no incumbents 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

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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

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2014

See also: Missouri down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Missouri Auditor, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom Schweich Incumbent	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 via Secretary of State

2022 battleground elections

See also: Battlegrounds

This election was a battleground race. Other 2022 battleground elections included:

• Michigan gubernatorial election, 2022 (August 2 Republican primary)
• New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2022 (August 23 Democratic primary)
• Ohio's 11th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 3 Democratic primary)
• Texas state legislative Republican primaries, 2022
• Texas' 28th Congressional District election, 2022

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