2022 Missouri State Auditor election
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The general election of Missouri State Auditor will occur during the 2022 United States midterm election, along with the 2022 United States Senate election in Missouri, on November 8, 2022.[1][2] Incumbent State Auditor Nicole Galloway, Missouri's only statewide elected Democrat, is not seeking re-election to a second full term in office.[3]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Withdrew[]
- Nicole Galloway, incumbent State Auditor (2015–present)[3]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Scott Fitzpatrick, State Treasurer (2019–present) and member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2013–2019)[4]
- David Gregory, member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2017–present)[5]
Potential[]
- Rob Vescovo, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives (2021–present), Majority Leader of the Missouri House (2017–2021), member of the Missouri House (2015–present)[3]
Endorsements[]
Scott Fitzpatrick
- Statewide officials
- Mike Kehoe, Lieutenant Governor of Missouri (2018-present), Majority Leader of the Missouri Senate (2015–2018), member of the Missouri Senate (2011–2018)[6]
- Peter Kinder, Lieutenant Governor of Missouri (2005–2017), President pro tempore of the Missouri Senate (2001–2005), member of the Missouri Senate (1993–2005)[7]
- Mike Parson, Governor of Missouri (2018–present), Lieutenant Governor of Missouri (2017–2018), member of the Missouri Senate (2011–2017), member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2005–2011), Sheriff of Polk County (1993–2004)[8]
- State Senators
- Brad Lager, member of the Missouri Senate (2007–2015) and member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2003–2007)[7]
- State Representatives
- Elijah Haahr, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives (2018–2021), Speaker pro tempore of the Missouri House (2017–2018), member of the Missouri House (2013–2021)[7]
- Todd Richardson, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives (2015–2018) and member of the Missouri House (2011–2018)[7]
- Individuals
- Rex Sinquefield, philanthropist and President of the Show-Me Institute[6]
David Gregory
Polling[]
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Scott Fitzpatrick |
David Gregory |
Undecided |
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Remington Research/MO Scout | January 26–27, 2022 | 902 (LV) | ± 3.1% | 25% | 12% | 63% |
Remington Research/MO Scout | December 1-2, 2021 | 744 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 29% | 13% | 58% |
Remington Research/MO Scout | September 8–9, 2021 | 847 (LV) | ± 3.2% | 29% | 10% | 61% |
Remington Research/MO Scout | June 9–10, 2021 | 1,011 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 24% | 11% | 65% |
Notes[]
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References[]
- ^ "2020 was a bloodbath for Missouri Democrats. Will 2022 be any better? • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. November 16, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Missouri Election Calendar". Missouri Secretary of State. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Auditor Galloway, Missouri's Lone Democratic Statewide Officeholder, Won't Seek Reelection In 2022". St. Louis Public Radio. June 4, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Mo. Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick campaigning for Mo. State Auditor". FOX 2. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ McCormick, Haley (August 4, 2021). "State Rep. David Gregory announces state auditor campaign". KOMU-TV. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Hancock, Jason (November 12, 2021). "GOP auditor hopeful scores endorsements from Missouri billionaire, legislative leader". Missouri Independent. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (August 24, 2021). "Fitzpatrick backed by multiple state leaders, including Peter Kinder, Cody Smith". The Missouri Times. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ Hancock, Jason (August 16, 2021). "Parson wades into Missouri auditor primary, headlining fundraiser for Scott Fitzpatrick". Missouri Independent. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
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