2016 Missouri State Treasurer election
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{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2016 Missouri State Treasurer election
| country = Missouri
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2012 Missouri State Treasurer election
| previous_year = 2012
| next_election = 2020 Missouri State Treasurer election
| next_year = 2020
| election_date = November 8, 2016
| image1 = File:MO Treasurer-Eric Schmitt.jpg
| image_size = 150x150px
| nominee1 = Eric Schmitt
| party1 = Missouri Republican Party
| popular_vote1 = 1,545,582
| percentage1 = 56.48%
| image2 = File:Judy Baker Headshot.jpg
| nominee2 = Judy Baker
| party2 = Missouri Democratic Party
| popular_vote2 = 1,078,063
| percentage2 = 39.37%
| map_image = {{switcher |275px |County results |275px |Precinct results |default=1}}
| map_size = 275px
| map_caption = Schmitt: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
Baker: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#d2b1d9|40–50%}} {{legend0|#ae8bb1|50%}} {{legend0|#808080|No votes}}
| title = State Treasurer
| before_election = Clint Zweifel
| before_party = Missouri Democratic Party
| after_election = Eric Schmitt
| after_party = Missouri Republican Party
}}
{{ElectionsMO}}
The 2016 Missouri State Treasurer election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the state treasurer of Missouri, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Democratic State Treasurer Clint Zweifel was term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term in office.{{cite news|url=http://kcur.org/post/nixon-zweifel-report-raising-little-campaign-money-unlike-kander-jones |title=Nixon, Zweifel Report Raising Little Campaign Money — Unlike Kander, Jones |newspaper=KCUR |date=April 21, 2014 |access-date=November 12, 2014}} Eric Schmitt (Republican) won the general election against his opponents Sean O'Toole (Libertarian), Judy Baker (Democrat), and Carol Hexem (Green).
Democratic primary
=Candidates=
==Declared==
- Judy Baker, former state representative, nominee for MO-09 in 2008 and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2012{{cite news|url=http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article35950473.html|title=Judy Baker will run for Missouri treasurer|work=The Kansas City Star|last=Hancock|first=Jason|date=September 21, 2015|access-date=September 22, 2015}}
- Pat Contreras, business consultant and former diplomat{{cite news|url=http://themissouritimes.com/17446/press-release-pat-contreras-state-department-official-to-run-for-missouri-treasurer/|title=PRESS RELEASE: Pat Contreras, State Department Official to Run for Missouri Treasurer|work=The Missouri Times|date=April 10, 2015|access-date=April 10, 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://themissouritimes.com/18522/a-race-to-watch-state-treasurer/|title=A Race to Watch: State Treasurer|work=The Missouri Times|last=Reischman|first=Collin|date=June 1, 2015|access-date=June 10, 2015}}
==Declined==
- Mike Sanders, Jackson County Executive, former Jackson County prosecuting attorney and former chairman of the Missouri Democratic Party{{cite news|url=http://www.examiner.net/article/20150227/NEWS/150229019/1994/NEWS|title=Sanders says he won't run for state office|work=The Examiner|last=Fox|first=Jeff|date=February 27, 2015|access-date=March 1, 2015}}
- John Wright, former state representative{{cite news|url=http://www.columbiaheartbeat.com/index.php/news/latest/754-020914 |title=CoMo CAMPAIGN CASH KING: May seek State Treasurer or State Auditor seat |newspaper=The Columbia Heart Beat|access-date=November 16, 2014}}[http://www.mec.mo.gov/Scanned/PDF/2015/110241.pdf John Wright amended his campaign committee with the Missouri Ethics Commission on January 28, 2015 for a 2016 Statewide campaign]{{cite news|url=http://themissouritimes.com/19791/july-2016-tip-sheet/|title=July 2016 Tip Sheet|work=The Missouri Times|date=July 15, 2015|access-date=September 22, 2015}}
=Endorsements=
{{Endorsements box
| title = Judy Baker
| list =
Newspapers
- The Kansas City Star{{cite news|url=http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article91794882.html|title=The Star’s recommendations for governor — Catherine Hanaway, Chris Koster — and for other Missouri statewide offices|work=kansascity.com|date=July 25, 2016}}
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{{Endorsements box
| title = Pat Contreras
| list =
Individuals
- Sly James, mayor of Kansas City{{cite news|url=http://themissouritimes.com/18430/press-release-mayor-james-of-kansas-city-endorses-contreras-for-missouri-state-treasurer/|title=Press Release: Mayor James of Kansas City Endorses Contreras for Missouri State Treasurer|work=The Missouri Times|date=May 26, 2015|access-date=September 22, 2015}}
Newspapers
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch{{cite news|url=http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-recommendations-in-down-ballot-statewide-primary-races/article_bbeb023f-5649-5550-9bd6-f34c947deb76.html|title=Editorial: Recommendations in down-ballot statewide primary races|work=stltoday.com|date=July 24, 2016}}
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=Polling=
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| valign= bottom
! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin of ! style="width:100px;"| Judy ! style="width:100px;"| Pat ! Undecided |
| Remington Research[https://20poundsofheadlines.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/poll-missouri-democrats-not-settled-on-a-presidential-nominee/ Remington Research]
| align=center| September 18–19, 2015 | align=center| 1,589 | align=center| ± 2.4% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| 28% | align=center| 15% | {{party shading/Undecided}} align=center| 58% |
=Results=
{{Election box begin no change
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Judy Baker
| party = Missouri Democratic Party
| votes = 182,218
| percentage = 59.2
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Pat Contreras
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 125,338
| percentage = 40.8
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 307,556
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
Republican primary
=Candidates=
==Declared==
- Eric Schmitt, state senator{{cite news|url=http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/176397/schmitt-announces-2016-bid-for-missouri-treasurer/ |title='Schmitt announces 2016 bid for Missouri treasurer |newspaper=Columbia Missourian |date=July 2, 2014 |access-date=November 12, 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article665106.html |title=State Sen. Eric Schmitt off and running for Missouri Treasurer |newspaper=The Kansas City Star |date=July 2, 2014 |access-date=November 12, 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/area-state-senator-announces-gop-bid-missouri-treasurer-2016 |title=Area State Senator Announces GOP Bid For Missouri Treasurer In 2016 |newspaper=St. Louis Public Radio |date=July 2, 2014 |access-date=November 12, 2014}}
==Withdrawn==
- Dan W. Brown, state senator{{cite news|url=http://themissouritimes.com/27263/senator-brown-to-challenge-schmitt-for-treasurer/|title=Senator Brown to challenge Schmitt for treasurer|work=The Missouri Times|last=Herndon|first=Rachael|date=February 24, 2016|access-date=February 24, 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://themissouritimes.com/29084/brown-withdraws-from-race-for-treasurer/|title=Brown withdraws from race for treasurer|work=The Missouri Times|last=Herndon|first=Rachael|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=May 14, 2016}}
{{Endorsements box|title=Eric Schmitt|list=
Organizations
- IAFF Local 42 Greater Kansas City Firefighters
- Missouri Fraternal Order of Police
- Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
- St. Louis City Police Officers Association
- St. Louis County Police Association
Individuals
- Treasurer Wendell Bailey
- Senator Roy Blunt
- Treasurer Sarah Steelman
}}
=Results=
{{Election box begin no change
|title=Republican primary results
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Eric Schmitt
| party = Missouri Republican Party
| votes = 563,047
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 563,047
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
Libertarian primary
=Candidates=
==Declared==
- Sean O'Toole{{cite news|url=http://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/candidate-slate-set-for-august-state-primary-election/article_071e0585-d0d9-53e4-9514-f4441460599e.html|title=Candidate slate set for August state primary election|work=Daily Journal|last=Jenkins|first=Kevin R.|date=March 30, 2016|access-date=April 4, 2016}}
=Results=
{{Election box begin no change
|title=Libertarian primary results
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Sean O'Toole
| party = Libertarian Party of Missouri
| votes = 3,483
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 3,483
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
Green Party
=Candidates=
==Declared==
- Carol Hexem, businesswoman and former schoolteacher{{cite web|url=http://missourigreenparty.org/carolhexem/|title=Carol Hexem- Candidate for State Treasurer|website=Missouri Green Party|access-date=September 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010172224/http://missourigreenparty.org/carolhexem/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sos.mo.gov/default.aspx?PageID=8584|title=Kander Certifies Green Party for November Ballot|website=Missouri Secretary of State|access-date=September 1, 2016}}
General election
=Polling=
| class="wikitable" |
| valign= bottom
! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin of ! style="width:100px;"| Judy ! style="width:100px;"| Eric ! Undecided |
| Gravis Marketing[http://themissouritimes.com/33759/poll-koster-extends-lead-carnahan-schmitt-also/ Gravis Marketing]
| align=center| September 11–13, 2016 | align=center| 604 | align=center| ± 4.0% | align=center| 37% | {{party shading/Republican}} align=center| 48% | align=center| 15% |
| Remington Research Group[http://themissouritimes.com/33365/poll-shows-republicans-koster-well/ Remington Research Group]
| align=center| September 1–2, 2016 | align=center| 1,275 | align=center| ± 3.0% | align=center| 36% | {{party shading/Republican}} align=center| 45% | align=center| 11% |
| Remington Research Group[https://www.stlmag.com/news/in-missouri-voter-polls-president-governor/ Remington Research Group]
| align=center| August 5–6, 2016 | align=center| 1,280 | align=center| ± 3% | align=center| 40% | {{party shading/Republican}} align=center| 43% | align=center| 11% |
=Endorsements=
{{Endorsements box
| title = Judy Baker (D)
| list =
Individuals
- Clint Zweifel, incumbent Missouri treasurer{{cite news|url=http://www.showmebaker.com/endorsements/|title=Missouri Treasurer Clint Zweifel Endorses Judy Baker
|date=October 18, 2016}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title = Eric Schmitt (R)
| list =
Individuals
- Roy Blunt, U.S. senator{{cite news|url=http://schmittformissouri.com/endorsements/|title=Endorsements|publisher=Schmitt for Missouri|access-date=October 18, 2016|archive-date=October 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020062307/http://schmittformissouri.com/endorsements/|url-status=dead}}
}}
=Results=
{{Election box begin | title=2016 Missouri state treasurer election{{Cite web |url=https://enrarchives.sos.mo.gov/enrnet/default.aspx?eid=750003949 |title = State of Missouri - Election Night Results |access-date=2019-02-25 |archive-date=2019-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615074518/https://enrarchives.sos.mo.gov/enrnet/default.aspx?eid=750003949 |url-status=dead }}}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link
| party = Missouri Republican Party
| candidate = Eric Schmitt
| votes = 1,545,582
| percentage = 56.45%
| change = +11.02%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = Missouri Democratic Party
| candidate = Judy Baker
| votes = 1,078,063
| percentage = 39.37%
| change = -11.07%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = Libertarian Party of Missouri
| candidate = Sean O'Toole
| votes = 78,543
| percentage = 2.87%
| change = -1.26%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = Green Party (United States)
| candidate = Carol Hexem
| votes = 35,923
| percentage = 1.31%
| change = N/A
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = Independent (United States)
| candidate = Arnie C. AC Dienoff (write-in)
| votes = 11
| percentage = 0.00%
| change = N/A
}}
{{Election box total
| votes = 2,738,122
| percentage = 100.0%
| change = N/A
}}
{{Election box gain with party link no swing
| winner = Missouri Republican Party
| loser = Missouri Democratic Party
}}
{{Election box end}}
See also
References
{{reflist|2}}
External links
Official campaign websites (Archived)
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20161017053656/http://www.showmebaker.com/ Judy Baker for Treasurer] (D)
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20161007110315/http://schmittformissouri.com/ Eric Schmitt for Treasurer] (R)
{{Missouri elections}}
{{2016 United States elections}}