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2026 Missouri Secretary of State General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 8, 2026
Current holder:Ashcroft, Jay(Republican)

The 2026 Missouri Secretary of State General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine who will serve as the state's chief elections officer and official recordkeeper. The Secretary of State oversees elections, business filings, securities regulation, and the state archives, making this a key administrative position in Missouri state government.

About This Race

The 2026 Missouri Secretary of State General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine who will serve as the state's chief elections officer and official recordkeeper. The Secretary of State oversees elections, business filings, securities regulation, and the state archives, making this a key administrative position in Missouri state government.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

Missouri residents can register to vote online via the Missouri Secretary of State's website, by mail using a voter registration application, or in person at various government offices. Voters must present a valid photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID) when voting in person; those without ID may cast a provisional ballot. Early voting is available from October 21 to November 1, 2026, and absentee ballots can be requested by mail with valid excuse or in person at local election authorities.

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Incumbent
Republican

Ashcroft, Jay

Missouri Secretary of State

Biography

Jay Ashcroft is the incumbent Missouri Secretary of State, first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 and 2022. He is seeking a fourth term to continue his work on election integrity, business services, and preserving Missouri's historical records.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Higgins, Barbara

Missouri Secretary of State

Biography

Barbara Higgins is a former Jackson County Deputy Auditor and public accountant running on a platform of expanding voter access, modernizing state technology systems, and ensuring transparency in government operations. She emphasizes nonpartisan administration of elections and support for small businesses.

Campaign Website

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