One candidate is tracked for Buchanan County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tara Horn. Candidate information follows official Buchanan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Tara Horn filed unopposed for reelection as auditor and faced no primary or general-election opponent after the March 31, 2026 filing deadline, per News-Press Now's report on the Buchanan County Clerk's candidate filing list.
County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.
This race. Every voter in Buchanan County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Tara Horn, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Tara Horn started in real estate as an escrow officer in 2001 and became a licensed real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stein and Summers Real Estate in 2011; she and her husband also own Norty's Bar and Grill, per the Buchanan County Auditor's office. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Buchanan County Auditor in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Buchanan County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tara Horn. Candidate information follows official Buchanan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Buchanan County Auditor election in Missouri?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Missouri are on the Missouri election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Buchanan County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Buchanan County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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