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Jefferson County, Missouri

Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds

One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Debbie (Dunnegan) Waters. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

No Democrat filed. August 4 primary result: incumbent Debbie (Dunnegan) Waters was unopposed in the Republican primary (22,205 votes), per the Jefferson County Clerk's official primary results summary; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

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 Jefferson County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Debbie (Dunnegan) Waters, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Debbie (Dunnegan) Waters

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Debbie (Dunnegan) Waters has served as Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds since 2011, per myMoInfo. She previously served four years on the Grandview R-2 Board of Education and has been active in professional recorder and election-official associations, per Leader Publications. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Debbie (Dunnegan) Waters. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Debbie (Dunnegan) Waters, full profileOfficial Missouri election office