6th District

Chris Stigall, 

Republican

Stigall’s campaign website lists rural health care, agriculture, lower taxes, gun rights, immigration and border security among his priorities. He also supports restrictions on abortion and federal support for digital assets. 

Josh Smead, 

Democrat

Smead’s campaign describes him as an architect and small-business owner from Liberty. His priorities include rural health care and infrastructure, strong public schools, family farms, small businesses and jobs in North Missouri. 

Andy Maidment, 

Libertarian

Maidment’s website identifies him as a retired Army officer and information-technology security professional. His platform calls for a smaller federal government, lower taxes, less surveillance, more congressional oversight and changes to U.S. military involvement overseas. 

Missouri state 

auditor

Scott Fitzpatrick, 

Republican

Fitzpatrick’s campaign website says he would focus on finding waste, fraud and abuse in government. It also calls for more audits of school districts and continued scrutiny of local government spending. 

Quentin Wilson, 

Democrat

Wilson’s website emphasizes independent oversight, government transparency and measuring whether public programs deliver results. It lists his previous service as director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, governor’s cabinet director and state commissioner of higher education. 

Dustin Coffell, 

Libertarian

Coffell’s campaign website says he would expand audits of state and local government, review cybersecurity protections and use budget reviews to look for administrative waste. The site identifies him as an accountant with a master’s degree in accounting. 

Missouri Senate, 

34th District

Mike Jones, 

Republican

Jones’ website describes him as an Air Force veteran, Platte County resident and small-business owner. His stated priorities include tax reform, public safety, support for teachers and students, and what he calls “common sense” policies. 

Shereka Barnes, 

Democrat

Barnes’ campaign identifies education, health care and the cost of living as her main priorities. Her website describes her experience as an educator, health care professional, school board leader and parent. 

Missouri House, 

13th District

John Elliott, 

Republican

John Elliott, a Republican, is running for Missouri House District 13. He co-founded an electric-utility marketing and research company with his wife and served as Platte County’s District 2 associate commissioner from 2017 to 2020, overseeing long-term planning and budgeting, as well as the county’s information technology and public works departments. In his campaign announcement, Elliott said his priorities include supporting law enforcement, changing the property-tax system, preventing foreign ownership of Missouri farmland and supporting efforts to eliminate the state income tax.

Jacoby Wynkoop, 

Democrat

Wynkoop’s campaign website describes him as a Rushville resident who works as a cook and makes plush toys. He calls for stronger labor protections, access to health care and well-funded public schools. 

Platte County 

presiding 

commissioner

Jason Maki, 

Republican

Maki’s website says he would oppose county tax increases, support growth he considers responsible and increase scrutiny of county decisions and contracts. The site identifies him as a small-business owner, father and youth football coach. 

Mary McKenna, 

Democrat

McKenna’s campaign website says her priorities are transparent and accountable county government, planning for growth, maintaining infrastructure and supporting law enforcement. It describes her as a longtime county resident with a career in communications. 

Dale W. Brouk, 

independent

Brouk’s website lists fully funding law enforcement, economic development and budget experience among his qualifications and priorities. The site does not provide much detail about how he would pursue those goals. 

Platte County clerk

Mary Calvillo, 

Republican

Calvillo’s website says she has lived in Platte County for 28 years and has experience in office management, executive assistance, supervision and customer service. She says she would focus on accurate records, efficient county operations and protecting taxpayers.

Hans Peter, 

Democrat

Hans Peter says he has worked in logistics and supply-chain management since graduating from Benedictine College, where he studied international business and finance and minored in Spanish. His campaign lists three priorities: reforming how county officials set salaries, improving the Clerk’s Office processes with measurable results, and making county forms, Commission agendas and minutes easier to access online and throughout the county.

Other Platte County offices

These candidates also appear on the county ballot proof. 

Recorder of deeds: Christopher L. Wright, Republican

Prosecuting attorney: Tony Luetkemeyer, Republican

County auditor: Laura Waldon, Republican; Kevin Robinson, independent

County collector: Jim Bosch, Republican; Holly Cayer, independent

County treasurer, unexpired term: Krysten Jury, Republican; Chris Kendall, independent

The Platte County ballot proof lists Luetkemeyer as the only candidate for prosecuting attorney. His campaign website says he would focus on prosecuting violent offenders, supporting law enforcement and protecting victims. 

What the ballot questions 

would do

Five statewide 

questions

The summaries below explain the effect described in the ballot language. Read the full official titles and text before voting. 

Constitutional Amendment 3

A yes vote would repeal the reproductive-rights amendment approved by Missouri voters in 2024. It would allow abortion exceptions for medical emergencies and fetal anomalies, and for rape or incest before 12 weeks’ gestation. It would also allow abortion regulation, require parental consent for minors’ abortions and prohibit gender-transition procedures for minors.

A no vote would reject these proposed constitutional changes and leave the 2024 amendment in place.

Fiscal estimate: State agencies estimate no costs or savings. Greene County estimates a possible, unknown increase in tax revenue; other local governments estimate no costs or savings. 

Constitutional Amendment 6

A yes vote would expand constitutional protections for the initiative and referendum process. It would let lawsuits challenge ballot summaries and require at least 80% approval in both legislative chambers for lawmakers to change or repeal voter-approved initiative laws, or pass similar laws after voters reject them by referendum. It would retain current signature and majority-vote requirements.

A no vote would reject those changes and leave the current constitutional rules in place.

Fiscal estimate: State and local governments estimate no costs or savings. 

Constitutional Amendment 7

A yes vote would establish the Show-Me Prosperity Fund, a permanent endowment for state government. Taxes would not end immediately: replacement could begin only when investment earnings are sufficient. Annual withdrawals would be capped at 3% of the fund’s average market value over five years, and the Legislature could not divert the fund.

A no vote would reject the proposed fund and tax-replacement plan.

Fiscal estimate: State and local governments estimate no costs or savings. The measure would have no immediate tax impact.

Constitutional Amendment 8

A yes vote would put the election of county sheriffs and aspects of the office into the state constitution. It would also limit removal of a sheriff to a court process known as quo warranto.

A no vote would reject the proposed constitutional changes and leave current statutes governing sheriffs in effect.

Fiscal estimate: State and local governments estimate no costs or savings. 

Proposition A: 

Congressional map referendum

A yes vote would approve House Bill 1, which replaces Missouri’s existing congressional district plan with new boundaries. 

A no vote would reject the replacement plan. The ballot title says the new boundaries would keep more counties intact. 

Court rulings as of Sept. 25 barred use of the new map in the November 2026 election. The referendum asks voters whether to approve the replacement plan.

Fiscal estimate: State and local governments estimate no costs or savings. 

Judicial 

retention votes

Voters will be asked whether to retain these judges:

Missouri Supreme Court Judge Paul C. Wilson

Western District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa White Hardwick

6th Judicial Circuit Judge Myles A. Perry

6th Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Susan M. Casey

The Missouri Bar’s judicial evaluation site posts performance reviews for judges on the retention ballot. Readers can review those findings and the review process before deciding. 

Want to 

check further?

Your exact ballot and Platte County election information: plattecountymovotes.gov/ballot

Official statewide ballot measures:
sos.mo.gov/petitions/
2026ballotmeasures

Candidate and ballot information:
VOTE411.org

Judicial performance reviews: YourMissouriJudges.org

Ballots can vary by address. Use the official lookup to confirm which candidates and local questions appear on your ballot. www.plattecountymovotes.gov