One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Recorder of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lisa Smart. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Republican Lisa Smart 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).
Register of deeds or recorder. The register of deeds records and preserves land records: deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and, in some counties, vital records. Anyone buying, selling or borrowing against property depends on those records being accurate and searchable. The office is administrative; it does not set fees or property values.
This race. Every voter in Franklin County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
Missouri › Franklin County › Franklin County Recorder of Deeds
Republican
Lisa Smart has served as Franklin County Recorder of Deeds since being sworn in in December 2022, overseeing an office that records marriage licenses, military discharges, and land documents, per the Missourian. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Franklin County Recorder of Deeds in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Recorder of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lisa Smart. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Franklin County Recorder of Deeds 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.
Candidate roster from official Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Missouri election office, or see the full Franklin County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.
11 tracked races in Franklin County, Missouri. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.