State Auditor Missouri in Statewide, Missouri

2026 Primary Election

• Scott Fitzpatrick — Incumbent State Auditor in Jefferson City, MO

  Scott Fitzpatrick is the current Missouri State Auditor, elected in November 2022 with a record number of votes and taking office in January 2023. A conservative champion, he previously served as a State Representative and State Treasurer. Fitzpatrick, a product of public education and son of a lifelong teacher, focuses on fighting waste, fraud, and abuse across state and local government. He advocates for expanding school district audits, addressing unsustainable state spending, and opposing taxpayer funding for illegal immigrants. Recently, he announced a preference to be known simply as "Fitz" to mitigate media mispronunciation of his full name.

• Gerald (jerry) Wistrand Jr. — Candidate for Missouri State Auditor in Oak Grove, MO

  Gerald Wistrand Jr., also known as Jerry, is a Republican candidate for Missouri State Auditor in the 2026 election. He officially filed his candidacy on February 24, 2026, and is slated to appear on the Republican primary ballot on August 4, 2026. In the primary race, Wistrand will challenge incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick. The general election for Missouri State Auditor is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

• Quentin Wilson — Candidate for Missouri State Auditor in MO

  Quentin Wilson is a Democratic Party candidate running for Missouri State Auditor in the 2026 election. He is participating in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 4, 2026, where he is running against Gregory Upchurch. Wilson's campaign centers on a core message of accountability, effectiveness, and fairness. He aims to challenge the current incumbent for the State Auditor position. As part of his platform, Wilson has publicly called for an audit of the Missouri Secretary of State's office, indicating a focus on governmental oversight and transparency.

• Gregory Upchurch — Small business owner in St. Charles, MO

  Gregory Upchurch is a Democratic candidate for Missouri State Auditor in the 2026 primary election. Born and raised in St. Charles, Missouri, he earned an undergraduate degree from Missouri State University and a graduate degree from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Professionally, Upchurch is a small business owner, operating a venue established in 2010. A Christian, he is also a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. His campaign, advocating for "Missouri is for Everyone," focuses on fighting for the working class, enhancing support and salaries for teachers, protecting farmers, and ensuring accessible healthcare, driven by principles of integrity and respect.

• Dustin Coffell — Libertarian Party of Missouri Chair in MO

  Dustin Coffell is a prominent figure within the Libertarian Party of Missouri, currently serving as its Chair. He is a candidate for Missouri State Auditor in the 2026 election, seeking the Libertarian Party's nomination in the primary scheduled for August 4, 2026. Coffell has prior electoral experience, having contested the Missouri House of Representatives District 70 seat in the 2024 General Election. He aims to bring the Libertarian perspective to statewide office in Missouri.