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Missouri Secretary of State election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)
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Denny Hoskins (R) won the Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024. Click here for more detailed results.
Eight candidates ran in the election. Four led in media attention and fundraising: Hoskins, Valentina Gomez (R), Dean Plocher (R), and Shane Schoeller (R).
Republican incumbent Jay Ashcroft ran for Governor of Missouri. He was defeated in the Republican primary.
Each candidate said that trust in elections was a main theme of the race and proposed different changes to election procedures.
At the time of the election, Hoskins was a member of the Missouri Senate who assumed office in 2017. He served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017. Hoskins said that his involvement in passing legislation requiring identification to vote showed his experience in election reforms and that these changes “have made Missouri’s elections among the most secure in the nation.”[1] He also said he supported counting ballots by hand to increase confidence in elections.[2]
Gomez was a real estate investor who received national attention for her social media presence.[3][4] Gomez said she would support requiring identification to vote and would remove electronic voting machines, transitioning Missouri “to a secure, transparent paper-based system, addressing concerns of cyber threats, and manipulation.”[5] She also said, “Deploying the National Guard to oversee Missouri's voting polls is a pragmatic step, ensuring impartiality, deterring interference, and bolstering public confidence.”[5]
Plocher was a member of the Missouri House since 2016 and was elected Speaker of the House in 2023. He said that his involvement in passing legislation that required voter ID also showed his experience in election reforms. Plocher opposed ballot drop boxes, where voters can return their absentee ballots, saying they had been “used by liberals to steal our elections.”[6] He also said he would enforce Missouri citizenship in voting, saying “We must protect the integrity of our elections and only allow those that are legal residents of this state and citizens of this country to participate in Missouri elections.”[6]
At the time of the election, Schoeller was the county clerk for Greene County, Missouri, since 2014. He served in the Missouri House from 2007 to 2013 and was the Republican candidate for the 2012 Missouri Secretary of State election, when Democrat Jason Kander defeated him 48.9% to 47.4%.[7] Schoeller said that, if elected, he would “protect Missouri’s Voter ID law.”[8] He said he opposed ballot drop boxes and that the state should require signature verification for absentee ballots.[8] Schoeller also said he would “stop efforts to allow non-citizens to vote.”[8]
Also running in the primary were Mike Carter (R), Mary Coleman (R), Jamie Corley (R), and Adam Schwadron (R).
Mary Coleman (R), Valentina Gomez Noriega (R), and Dean Plocher (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.
The Missouri Secretary of State is responsible for administering elections in the state. For more on election administration legislation in Missouri, click here.
This page focuses on Missouri's Republican Party Secretary of State primary. For more in-depth information on Missouri's Democratic Secretary of State primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- Missouri Secretary of State election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)
- Missouri Secretary of State election, 2024
Candidates and election results
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Denny Hoskins | 24.4 | 157,284 |
 | Shane Schoeller | 16.8 | 108,435 | |
 | Mike Carter | 14.3 | 91,956 | |
 | Dean Plocher  | 13.5 | 86,757 | |
 | Mary Coleman | 11.3 | 73,024 | |
 | Valentina Gomez Noriega | 7.5 | 48,003 | |
 | Jamie Corley | 7.2 | 46,383 | |
 | Adam Schwadron | 5.0 | 32,388 | |
| Total votes: 644,230 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Caleb Rowden (R)
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Missouri
Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I’m a mom who got mad. And there’s nobody who can get more things done than a mom on a mission. It’s a mission to fight for the future of our families. A future in jeopardy because of Joe Biden and the radical Left. As a Missouri state senator, I represent Jefferson County. I’ve visited the southern border to assess the catastrophic failure of Joe Biden’s open-border policies and believe we should deport illegal immigrants. I believe our Second Amendment rights are non-negotiable. Bidenomics and Bidenflation have destroyed our economy, and I will stand up for the many families who are struggling under these terrible economic conditions. I was the architect of the Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act, the strongest pro-life legislation ever to become law in Missouri, and my legislation to ensure taxpayer dollars do not go to abortion providers was recently signed into law. I also practice law at the Thomas More Society, a public interest law firm dedicated to protecting and promoting the culture of life, religious liberty, and family values. My most important job is a wife and mother. Chris and I have been married for over twenty years and have six children. They challenge me every day to grow, love sacrificially, and appreciate more fully the many gifts I have been given. I believe we need more principled people of integrity to serve in public office so our state will flourish economically, and we can have leaders whom our children can admire as role models."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri Secretary of State in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Valentina is a Real Estate investor, Financier, Strategist, and former NCAA Division I swimmer. Embodying the principles of determination and persistence. Her family's immigration journey to the United States reflects her deep-rooted connection to the fundamental American principles of safety, progress, and hope. Armed with an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Tulane University, Valentina manages multimillion-dollar investments. Beyond her financial acumen, Valentina is on a mission to combat political corruption within Missouri. She recognizes the pressing need for change to avert the impending darkness and disparity in the state's future. Unapologetically opposed to deceit, corruption, and mediocrity by advocating for discipline, integrity, and transparency in leadership. Her mission as a leader is clear: to ensure transparent governance, reform the electoral system for greater integrity, modernize government operations, stimulate economic growth, and restore public confidence in elections. Valentina’s mission for Missouri is one of unity, justice, and progress. Heralding a new era of leadership characterized by legitimacy, morality, fortitude, and a relentless dedication to reshaping Missouri's future. This campaign seeks to bring fresh perspectives into the political discourse, and engage Missouri in conversations that directly impact their lives."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri Secretary of State in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Missouri State Senate, District 21 (Assumed office: 2017)
- Missouri House of Representatives (2009-2017)
Biography: Hoskins earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Missouri State University. He served in the Missouri Army National Guard. As of the 2024 election, he was a Certified Public Accountant and worked as a consulting manager.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri Secretary of State in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Dean is a sixth generation Missourian and a lifelong resident of St. Louis County. He is proud to have received a quality public school education and earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Middlebury College in Vermont where as a scholar athlete he was on the varsity football and track teams. After college Dean worked in the financial industry for Franklin Templeton Group of Funds before earning his Law Degree from St. Louis University. During his legal studies Dean clerked for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, A.G. Edwards & Sons and the United States Attorney’s Office. Following law school, Dean worked for a small law firm with an emphasis in real estate matters and for the past 17 years has managed his own law firm. In addition to his law practice, Dean has served as a Municipal Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit and served on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association. Dean is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, the Republican National Lawyers Association. During his service, Dean has received legislative awards from the Missouri Bar, Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Beyond Housing, Judicial Conference of Missouri, Missouri Community College Association and the Missouri Farm Bureau. Dean resides in Des Peres with his wife Rebecca, a registered nurse, and their two children."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri Secretary of State in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Greene County Clerk (Assumed office: 2015)
- Missouri House of Representatives, District 139 (2007-2013)
Biography: Schoeller earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from Southwest Baptist University in 1994. He previously served as the executive director of the Missouri Republican party. In 2015, he was appointed to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s advisory board.
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Sources: KSMU, "'Bipartisan team' key to election integrity in Springfield and Missouri, says Greene County Clerk," February 23, 2024; Shane Schoeller campaign website, "Home," accessed May 12, 2024; Springfield News-Leader, "Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller is running for Missouri Secretary of State," February 10, 2023; X, "Shane Schoeller on December 16, 2023," December 16, 2023; County of Greene, "Shane Schoeller," accessed May 12, 2024
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Missouri Secretary of State in 2024.
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Mary Coleman (R)
We need to make certain illegal immigrants do not vote in our elections. Illegal immigrants are criminals. They don’t get to vote in Missouri. Period. This is one of many reasons I have always supported Voter ID. We need to stop voter fraud and ensure those who cheat or try to cheat are prosecuted.
We need a conservative fighter in the office of Secretary of State who will stand up to the out-of-state special interests and protect Missourians from the Left’s woke ideology.
Exposing Corruption
Time for Honesty
Dean Plocher (R)
Keep the voter's rolls clean and up to date so our elections are secure, fair, and transparent.
Take steps to keep foreign interests from manipulating our initiative petition process and confusing our voters into changing our constitution.
Mary Coleman (R)
2- Voting machines, Voter ID.
3. Prioritize and stimulate economic growth by advocating for policy to incentivize investment, reduce red tape, remove income tax. Make Missouri Open for Business.
4. Remove gender ideologies from Libraries, School Curriculums and programs for the youth of Missouri, while backing our Police, Fire and EMS Departments.
5. Revamp and modernize the Secretary of State website: championing capitalism, modernization, and innovation.
Dean Plocher (R)
Dean Plocher (R)
Dean Plocher (R)
Mary Coleman (R)
I budgeted $150 to use for start-up costs and discovered a state regulation would require me to purchase a $90 license in order to obtain flowers at wholesaler’s costs.
I wrote the Agriculture Commissioner a letter outlining how government regulations like this were making it harder for me to compete and grow my small business. The Commissioner was so impressed with my tenacity to start a business to fund my travel sports that he personally purchased the license for me.
This early experience in overcoming government bureaucratic roadblocks sparked my interest in public service and is one of the reasons I've always championed small businesses and the men and women (and kids) who start them.
Mary Coleman (R)
Mary Coleman (R)
Mary Coleman (R)
Dean Plocher (R)
Campaign advertisements
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Valentina Gomez
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Denny Hoskins
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Dean Plocher
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Shane Schoeller
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Endorsements
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Election competitiveness
Polls
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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.[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.
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.
Cook PVI by congressional district
| Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Missouri, 2024 | |||
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| 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 | Mark Alford | Republican |
R+23 |
| Missouri's 5th | Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic |
D+11 |
| Missouri's 6th | Sam Graves | Republican |
R+21 |
| Missouri's 7th | Eric Burlison | Republican |
R+24 |
| Missouri's 8th | Jason Smith | Republican |
R+28 |
2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines
| 2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Missouri[12] | ||||
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| District | Joe Biden 
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Donald Trump
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| 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 | |||||||
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| 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.[13]
| Missouri county-level statistics, 2020 | |||||||
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| 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 |
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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 |
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 | ||
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| Race | Winner | Runner up |
| 2022 | 55.4% |
42.2%
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| 2018 | 51.4% |
45.6%
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| 2016 | 49.3% |
46.2%
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| 2012 | 54.8% |
39.0%
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| 2010 | 54.3% |
40.6%
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| 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 | ||
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| Race | Winner | Runner up |
| 2020 | 57.1% |
40.7%
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| 2016 | 51.1% |
45.6%
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| 2012 | 54.8% |
42.5%
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| 2008 | 58.4% |
39.5%
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| 2004 | 50.8% |
47.8%
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| Average | 54.4 | 43.2 |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Missouri's congressional delegation as of May 2024.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Missouri | |||
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| 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 May 2024.
| State executive officials in Missouri, May 2024 | |
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| Office | Officeholder |
| Governor | Mike Parson
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| Lieutenant Governor | Mike Kehoe
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| Secretary of State | Jay Ashcroft
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| Attorney General | Andrew Bailey
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State legislature
Missouri State Senate
| Party | As of February 2024 | |
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| Democratic Party | 10 | |
| Republican Party | 24 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 34 | |
Missouri House of Representatives
| Party | As of February 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 51 | |
| Republican Party | 111 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 1 | |
| Total | 163 | |
Trifecta control
The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.
Missouri Party Control: 1992-2024
Eight years of Democratic trifectas • Twelve years of Republican trifectas
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| 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 | 23 | 24 |
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| 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 | 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 | 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 | R | R |
The table below details demographic data in Missouri and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.
| 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 | 79.4% | 65.9% |
| Black/African American | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Native American | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other (single race) | 1.5% | 6% |
| Multiple | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| College graduation rate | 31.2% | 34.3% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $65,920 | $75,149 |
| Persons below poverty level | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| 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 2017-2022). | ||
| **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
Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for secretary of state candidates in Missouri in the 2024 election cycle. Candidates from recognized political parties filed for election by paying a filing fee. Independent candidates were required to submit petitions. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in North Carolina, click here.
| Filing requirements for Missouri Secretary of State candidates, 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Filing fee | Signatures required | Filing deadline | Source | ||
| Recognized party[14] | $500 | N/A | 3/26/2024 | Source | ||
| Independent | N/A | 10,000 | 7/29/2024 | Source | ||
Missouri Secretary of State election history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2012.
2020
General election
General election for Missouri Secretary of State
Incumbent Jay Ashcroft defeated Yinka Faleti, Carl Herman Freese, Paul Lehmann, and Paul Venable in the general election for Missouri Secretary of State on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jay Ashcroft (R) | 60.5 | 1,798,505 |
 | Yinka Faleti (D) | 36.4 | 1,081,113 | |
| Carl Herman Freese (L) | 1.9 | 55,583 | ||
| Paul Lehmann (G) | 0.8 | 24,131 | ||
 | Paul Venable (Constitution Party) | 0.4 | 13,151 | |
| Total votes: 2,972,483 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Yinka Faleti advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yinka Faleti | 100.0 | 470,955 |
| Total votes: 470,955 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Incumbent Jay Ashcroft advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Ashcroft | 100.0 | 620,822 |
| Total votes: 620,822 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dale Manzo (R)
Constitution primary election
Constitution primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Paul Venable advanced from the Constitution primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Venable | 100.0 | 573 |
| Total votes: 573 | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Paul Lehmann advanced from the Green primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Lehmann | 100.0 | 860 | |
| Total votes: 860 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri Secretary of State
Carl Herman Freese advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Carl Herman Freese | 100.0 | 4,074 | |
| Total votes: 4,074 | |||
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2016
The general election for secretary of state was held on November 8, 2016.
Jay Ashcroft defeated Robin Smith and Chris Morrill in the Missouri secretary of state election.
| Missouri Secretary of State, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jay Ashcroft |
57.62% | 1,591,086 | |
| Democratic | Robin Smith | 38.45% | 1,061,788 | |
| Libertarian | Chris Morrill | 3.93% | 108,568 | |
| Total Votes | 2,761,442 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Incumbent Robin Carnahan (D) did not run for re-election in 2012. Jason Kander (D) defeated Shane Schoeller (R) for the open seat in the general election on November 6, 2012.[15]
- 2012 General Election for Missouri Secretary of State
| Missouri Secretary of State General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jason Kander |
48.9% | 1,298,022 | |
| Republican | Shane Schoeller | 47.4% | 1,258,937 | |
| Libertarian | Cisse Spragins | 2.7% | 70,814 | |
| Constitution | Justin Harter | 1% | 27,710 | |
| Total Votes | 2,655,483 | |||
| Election results via Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Election administration legislation in Missouri
- See also: Election policy in Missouri
As of 2024, the Missouri Secretary of State's office is responsible for "administering all statewide elections, initiative petitions, and making known the rules governing elections and electronic voting systems."[16]
Of the 3,745 election-related bills introduced nationwide as of June 30, Missouri state legislators introduced 141 bills, more than in 2023 and 2022, and enacted one bill, SJR78. This bill prohibited ranked-choice voting except for in nonpartisan municipal elections in cities that have passed an ordinance allowing it.
In 2023, of the 67 bills introduced, no bills were enacted. Of the 21 bills introduced in 2022, one bill was enacted. Republicans sponsored a majority of bills in all three years, and both enacted bills. For more election-related legislation in Missouri, see our Election Administration Legislation Tracker.
The table below lists bills related to election administration introduced during (or carried over to) the 2024 legislative session in Missouri.
2024 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This was a battleground election. Other 2024 battleground elections included:
- Alabama's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
- Clerk of supreme judicial court election in Suffolk County, Massachusetts (September 3, 2024 Democratic Primary)
- New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2024
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Denny Hoskins campaign website, "Home," accessed May 10, 2024
- ↑ STLPR, "Secretary of State candidate Hoskins says Missouri should hand count ballots," April 4, 2024
- ↑ Valentina Gomez campaign website, "Meet Valentina," accessed May 10, 2024
- ↑ NBC News, "Missouri Republican candidate torches LGBTQ-inclusive books in viral video," February 7, 2024
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Valentina Gomez campaign website, "Turning Visions into Missions," accessed May 10, 2024
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 X, "Dean Plocher on March 26, 2024," March 26, 2024
- ↑ County of Greene, "Shane Schoeller," accessed May 12, 2024
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Shane Schoeller campaign website, "Home," accessed May 10, 2024
- ↑ 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 December 15, 2023
- ↑ This analysis includes Missouri's 114 counties and the independent city of St. Louis.
- ↑ As of the 2024 election, the recognized parties in Missouri were the Democratic Party, Libertarian Party, and Republican Party.
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Elections and Voting," accessed June 20, 2024
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