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Franklin County, Missouri

Franklin County Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Baker. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Republican Tim Baker ran unopposed in the August 4 primary and faces no opponent on the November 3 ballot; no Democratic, Libertarian, or independent candidate filed for the office, per the Franklin County election authority's results portal (unofficial results, 100 percent of precincts reporting as of August 7, 2026).

What this office does

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 Franklin County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Tim Baker, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tim Baker

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Tim Baker has served two four-year terms as Franklin County Clerk after first being elected in 2018 and is seeking a third term, per the Missourian. As County Clerk he is the county's chief election authority, overseeing an office of eight staff members plus roughly 3,000 temporary election judges, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Franklin County Clerk in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Baker. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Franklin 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 Franklin County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tim Baker, full profileOfficial Missouri election office