State Auditor
August 4, 2026 · Missouri · Statewide · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 43 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 6,191,814 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 6,191,814) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 43.87, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
State Auditor is responsible for:
- Checking how state agencies spend public money
- Looking for waste, fraud, and mistakes in government programs
- Publishing audit reports the public can read
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Corporate Accountability
Candidates
Dustin Coffell
Libertarian · declared
Dustin Coffell of Lake St. Louis is the Libertarian candidate for Missouri State Auditor in 2026, running unopposed for his party's nomination. He is a senior accountant at an agriculture company and serves as chair of the Libertarian Party of Missouri.
Gerald Wistrand Jr.
Republican · declared
Gerald (Jerry) Wistrand Jr. of Oak Grove is a Republican candidate for Missouri State Auditor in 2026, challenging incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick in the primary. He is an information-technology auditing specialist who has worked as a professional auditor in the private sector and taught computer science.
Gregory Upchurch
Democratic · declared
Gregory Upchurch is a Democratic candidate for Missouri State Auditor in 2026. A St. Charles small-business owner and proprietor of the Grand Opera House Banquet Center, he holds degrees from Missouri State University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His campaign emphasizes support for working families, teachers, farmers, and healthcare access.
Quentin Wilson
Democratic · declared
Quentin Wilson is a Democratic candidate for Missouri State Auditor in 2026. He previously served as Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, Deputy Director of the Department of Economic Development, and Missouri Commissioner of Higher Education. His campaign centers on government accountability, including a proposed Missouri Government Accountability Office.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for
Scott Fitzpatrick
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Scott Fitzpatrick is the incumbent State Auditor of Missouri, in office since January 2023. A Republican, he previously served as Missouri State Treasurer (2019-2023) and as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 158th District (2013-2019). He is seeking a second full term as State Auditor in 2026.
Records: Anti-Corruption 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 for
Election sources
Source: sos.mo.gov
Source: en.wikipedia.org