Platte County, Missouri

Platte County Auditor

One candidate is tracked for Platte County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Waldon. Candidate information follows official Platte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Laura Waldon is the only certified filer; unopposed candidates still print on Missouri ballots.

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 Platte County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Laura Waldon

Republican

Top priorities

Wants rigorous reviews of county offices to maximize taxpayer value
Wants accurate, accessible budget forecasts published for residents
Opposes the incumbent auditor's 30% salary increase

Per The Platte County Landmark Newspaper.

Biography

Laura Waldon is a retired CPA with more than 40 years of accounting and finance experience who has lived in Platte County since 1988, per The Platte County Landmark Newspaper. She is the Republican candidate for Platte County Auditor. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Platte County Auditor in 2026?

When is the Platte County Auditor 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 Platte County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Platte County Treasurer (unexpired two-year term)Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Missouri House District 12 See all 11 Platte County races

Candidate profiles

Laura Waldon, full profile Official Missouri election office