Joplin elections · State
State Auditor
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Who is running
3 candidates on the ballot, from Missouri Secretary of State. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Scott Fitzpatrick
Republican · Incumbent
Fitzpatrick’s campaign site describes him as a business owner and State Auditor, and says he previously served as State Treasurer. It says he was elected State Auditor in 2022.
Source: Scott Fitzpatrick for Missouri
2 sourced statements · Campaign site
Quentin Wilson
Democratic
In his campaign response to a 2026 county voters’ guide, Wilson said he had served as Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, Governor’s Cabinet Director, Deputy Director of Economic Development, and State Commissioner of Higher Education, among other roles.
2 sourced statements · Campaign site
Photo: Dustin Coffell campaign Dustin Coffell
Libertarian
Coffell chairs the Missouri Libertarian Party and has a master’s degree in accounting. A campaign profile identifies him as the Libertarian candidate for State Auditor in the November 3, 2026 election.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for State Auditor on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the State Auditor candidates in Joplin stand on elections and how government runs?
Scott Fitzpatrick (Republican, incumbent)
His campaign site lists measuring local-government performance among his priorities. (Scott Fitzpatrick for Missouri)
Wilson says the Auditor’s office should provide independent oversight, increase accountability, and promote more efficient, effective, and transparent government. (Quentin Wilson for Missouri State Auditor)
Wilson proposes a Missouri Government Accountability Office to evaluate major public systems and seek improved results and savings. (Quentin Wilson for Missouri State Auditor)
He says the auditor should be independent of party control and audit state agencies, counties, and municipalities fairly and objectively. (Dustin Coffell for Missouri State Auditor)
He proposes including rigorous cybersecurity standards in state and local audits and calling attention to government entities that do not take digital security seriously. (Dustin Coffell for Missouri State Auditor)
He proposes auditing state-agency budgets line by line to address budget deficits and eliminate administrative waste. (Dustin Coffell for Missouri State Auditor)
Where do the State Auditor candidates in Joplin stand on taxes and spending?
Scott Fitzpatrick (Republican, incumbent)
Fitzpatrick says protecting taxpayers is a top priority and that he will continue working to identify waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. (Scott Fitzpatrick for Missouri)
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