State Auditor
Source: enr.sos.mo.gov
What does this office do?
- Catching waste or fraud in state programs
- Choosing which state agencies get reviewed
- Reporting to the public on how your tax money is spent
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Dustin Coffell
AdvancedLibertarian
Dustin Coffell is a senior accountant at an agriculture company and chairs the Libertarian Party of Missouri. He holds a graduate degree from Western Governors University.
Gerald Wistrand Jr.
Did not advanceRepublican
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
Did not advanceDemocratic
Gregory Upchurch holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration and was born and raised in St. Charles, Missouri. His stated focus areas include education and healthcare.
Quentin Wilson
AdvancedDemocratic
Quentin Wilson seeks to help state, county and local governments manage tax dollars wisely and achieve better results for citizens. He argues the Auditor's office should be a check on unlimited and unaccountable power rather than a political steppingstone.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for
Scott Fitzpatrick
AdvancedRepublican · Incumbent
Scott Fitzpatrick served as the 47th Treasurer of Missouri from January 2019 to January 2023, after representing the 158th district in the Missouri House from 2013 to 2019. He succeeded Nicole Galloway in his current office in January 2023.
Records: Anti-Corruption 2 for, Government Efficiency 2 for
Sources: sos.mo.gov · en.wikipedia.org