John Hartwig

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John Hartwig

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Washington University, 1964

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1965 - 1967

Personal

Birthplace

St. Louis, Mo.

Profession

Certified public accountant

Contact

Personal LinkedIn

John Hartwig (Libertarian Party) ran for election for Missouri Treasurer. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

John Hartwig was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. He earned a bachelor's degree from Washington University in 1964. His career experience includes working as a certified public accountant.

Elections

2024

See also: Missouri Treasurer election, 2024

General election

General election for Missouri Treasurer

Incumbent Vivek Malek defeated Mark Osmack, John Hartwig, and Reagn Haase in the general election for Missouri Treasurer on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vivek Malek (R)	57.9	1,684,714
		Mark Osmack (D)	38.0	1,106,236
		John Hartwig (L)	2.8	81,443
	Submit photo	Reagn Haase (G)	1.2	35,745

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,908,138
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri Treasurer

Mark Osmack advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri Treasurer on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Osmack	100.0	344,166

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 344,166
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lucas Johnson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri Treasurer

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Missouri Treasurer on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vivek Malek	41.5	273,930
		Andrew Koenig	20.6	135,828
		Lori Rook	19.4	127,970
		Cody Smith	14.7	97,029
		Tina Goodrick	2.9	19,115
		Karan Pujji	0.9	6,124

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 659,996
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Missouri Treasurer

John Hartwig advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri Treasurer on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Hartwig	100.0	2,423

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,423
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hartwig in this election.

2022

See also: Missouri Auditor election, 2022

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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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

John Hartwig completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hartwig's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

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.

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?

• 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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Be Honest, transparent, accurate, and independent.

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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

Honesty, transparency, and accuracy.

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

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?

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

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John Hartwig campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Missouri Treasurer	Lost general	$449	$449
2022	Missouri State Auditor	Lost general	$0	$0
Grand total			$449	$449
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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