2018 Missouri State Auditor election
On November 6, 2018, a general election in the U.S. state of Missouri was held for the post of State Auditor of Missouri. The election for Missouri State Auditor coincided with the U.S. federal midterm elections that were held throughout all 50 states, as well with other state legislative and local races in Missouri. Missouri's Class 1 United States Senate seat was also up for election on November 6, 2018.[1]
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The primary elections for this race were held on August 7, 2018. The Democrats nominated incumbent Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway, while the Republicans nominated attorney Saundra McDowell.[2][3]
Galloway won election to a full term.[4][5] Prior to this, Galloway had been appointed to the post by former Governor Jay Nixon in 2015, following the death of Tom Schweich.[6]
Following the Republican victories in the elections on November 8, 2016 for Governor of Missouri, U.S. Senate, Lieutenant Governor, Missouri State Treasurer, Attorney General, and Secretary of State, Galloway and U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill became the only two remaining Democratic statewide officeholders in Missouri.[7] McCaskill's failed re-election campaign in 2018 made Galloway the state's only Democratic statewide officeholder and only female statewide elected official. Her victory also marks the only Democratic win in a statewide election in Missouri since 2012.[8]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Nicole Galloway, incumbent State Auditor of Missouri[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nicole Galloway (incumbent) | 515,398 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 515,398 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Declared
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Saundra McDowell | 192,814 | 32.6 | |
| Republican | David Wasinger | 158,071 | 26.7 | |
| Republican | Kevin M. Roach | 143,745 | 24.3 | |
| Republican | Paul Curtman | 97,055 | 16.4 | |
| Total votes | 591,685 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Nicole Galloway (D) |
Saundra McDowell (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Scout/Remington (R) | November 1–2, 2018 | 1,424 | ± 2.6% | 49% | 38% | 6%[14] | 7% |
| Missouri Scout/Remington (R) | October 24–25, 2018 | 1,376 | ± 2.6% | 48% | 38% | 7%[15] | 7% |
| Missouri Scout/Remington (R) | October 17–18, 2018 | 1,215 | ± 2.7% | 46% | 42% | – | 12% |
| Missouri Scout/Remington (R) | September 26–27, 2018 | 1,555 | ± 2.5% | 43% | 44% | – | 13% |
| Missouri Scout/Remington (R) | August 8–9, 2018 | 1,785 | ± 2.3% | 42% | 47% | – | 11% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nicole Galloway (incumbent) | 1,209,881 | 50.41% | +50.41% | |
| Republican | Saundra McDowell | 1,070,701 | 44.61% | -28.72% | |
| Libertarian | Sean O'Toole | 51,304 | 2.14% | -17.58% | |
| Constitution | Jacob Luetkemeyer | 50,951 | 2.12% | -4.84% | |
| Green | Don Fitz | 17,106 | 0.72% | N/A | |
| Independent | Arnie C. AC Dienoff (write-in) | 4 | 0.00% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 2,399,947 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- Kamisar, Ben (August 22, 2017). "7 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2018". The Hill. Capitol Hill Publishing Corp. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- Almukhtar, Sarah; Bloch, Matthew; Lee, Jasmine C. (August 7, 2018). "Missouri Primary Election Results". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- McDowell, Saundra. "Saundra McDowell for State Auditor: Meet Saundra". Saundra McDowell for State Auditor. McDowell Campaign. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- Erickson, Kurt. "Democrat holds fundraising lead in race for state auditor post". www.stltoday.com. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- Williams, Mara Rose. "Missouri auditor Nicole Galloway defends her post against Saundra McDowell — barely".
- Reischman, Collin (April 14, 2015). "Nixon names Nicole Galloway to state auditor post". The Missouri Times. The Missouri Times. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- Nelson, Alisa (November 14, 2016). "Missouri political scientist: McCaskill, Galloway 'vulnerable' if they seek re-election". MissouriNet. Learfield News & Ag, LLC. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- Fenske, Sarah. "Nicole Galloway Wins Missouri Auditor Race, a Lone Democrat in a Red State". RiverFront Times. RiverFront Times. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- Mannies, Jo. "Missouri auditor takes nonpartisan approach ahead of 2018 election, when she'll be targeted by GOP". St. Louis Public Radio. University of Missouri - St. Louis. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- Ashcroft, John R. "State of Missouri - State of Missouri - Primary Election, August 07, 2018: Unofficial Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- Schmitt, Will. "Auditor Galloway, Greene County saga becomes campaign issue for GOP candidates". Springfield News Leader. Springfield News Leader. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- "Lawyer with Springfield ties announces Republican run for state auditor". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- "Saundra McDowell | Saundra McDowell For Missouri Auditor". Saundra McDowell | Saundra McDowell For Missouri Auditor. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Jacob Luetkemeyer (C) with 3%, Don Fitz (G) with 2%, and Sean O'Toole (L) with 1%
- Jacob Luetkemeyer (C) with 3%, Don Fitz (G) and Sean O'Toole (L) each with 2%
- "State of Missouri - Election Night Results". enr.sos.mo.gov.