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Jasper County, Missouri

Jasper County Clerk of the Circuit Court

One candidate is tracked for Jasper County Clerk of the Circuit Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa Holcomb. Candidate information follows official Jasper County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

No Democrat or Libertarian filed. August 4 primary result: Melissa Holcomb won the Republican nomination with 67.36 percent (9,769 votes) over incumbent Kimberly Clinton (32.64 percent, 4,734 votes), per the Jasper County Clerk's official primary results; Holcomb is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Melissa Holcomb

Republican

Biography

Melissa Holcomb has served as Jasper County Circuit Clerk since July 2013, after beginning her career with the Missouri Judiciary in 1998, per the campaign site. She holds a degree in legal studies from Missouri Western State University, became a certified court reporter in 2009, and is a certified court manager with the National Center for State Courts, per the campaign site.

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Who is running for Jasper County Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Jasper County Clerk of the Circuit Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa Holcomb. Candidate information follows official Jasper County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Jasper County Clerk of the Circuit Court 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.

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Candidate roster from official Jasper County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Melissa Holcomb, full profileOfficial Missouri election office