One candidate is tracked for Cole County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Griffith. Candidate information follows official Cole County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 4 primary result: Dave Griffith (56 percent) won the Republican nomination over Jeff Ahlers (44 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per newstribune.com reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass). Decided August 4: both candidates are Republicans running to succeed retiring clerk Steve Korsmeyer, and the winner has no November opposition, per the Jefferson City News Tribune.
County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.
This race. Every voter in Cole County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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A state representative from Jefferson City serving his final term and chairing the House Veterans and Armed Forces Committee, per the Jefferson City News Tribune. Before the House he led the local American Red Cross for six years, served on the Jefferson City Council, and spent 23 years at KRCG, per the News Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Cole County Clerk in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Cole County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Griffith. Candidate information follows official Cole County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Cole County Clerk 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 Cole County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Cole County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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