Matt Major
Republican
Biography
Matt Major is the incumbent Newton County Auditor, having served since 2023, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Newton County, Missouri
Newton County Auditor
Newton County, Missouri
Newton County Auditor
One candidate is tracked for Newton County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Major. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
August 4 primary result: Matt Major ran unopposed in the Republican primary, receiving 100 percent (8,270 votes); no Democrat or Libertarian filed. He is unopposed on the November 3 ballot based on available candidate filings, per the Newton County Clerk's official results.
What this office does
County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.
This race. Every voter in Newton County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.