St. Francois County Election Results: Republicans Lead Local Races, Voters Split on Ballot Amendments
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. (MyParkland News) — Unofficial results from the November 3, 2026, general election show Republican candidates leading races across St. Francois County, while voters delivered mixed results on several proposed constitutional amendments.
According to the St. Francois County Clerk’s Office, all 21 voting precincts have reported their results, with 16,861 ballots cast out of 41,687 registered voters. That represents a voter turnout of 40.45%.
Scism Leads Close Presiding Commissioner Race
One of the closest local contests was the race for St. Francois County Presiding Commissioner.
Republican Kent Scism received 8,507 votes, or 52.39%, compared with Democrat Bill Young’s 7,732 votes, or 47.61%.
Scism finished ahead by 775 votes, making the commissioner contest one of the more competitive countywide races.
Republicans Lead Congressional and State Races
Republican Jason T. Smith received 10,391 votes in St. Francois County in the race for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District, representing 63.16% of votes cast in that contest.
Democrat Chris Reichard received 5,549 votes, or 33.73%, while Libertarian Rebecca Sharpe Lombard received 512 votes, or 3.11%.
In the race for Missouri State Auditor, Republican Scott Fitzpatrick received 10,470 votes, or 64.27%. Democrat Quentin Wilson received 5,379 votes, while Libertarian Dustin Coffell received 442.
Republican candidates also led both Missouri House districts represented in the county.
In District 116, Jason Green received 4,407 votes, compared with 2,695 for Democrat Whitney Wisker-Brooks.
In District 117, Becky Laubinger received 5,846 votes, while Democrat Eli Flowers received 3,456.
These figures represent votes reported within St. Francois County, not necessarily the final districtwide or statewide totals.
Several County Offices Uncontested
Multiple Republican candidates appeared without an opposing candidate listed in the county’s election summary.
Those candidates included Kevin Engler for County Clerk, Kristina Bone for Circuit Clerk, Jay Graf for Recorder of Deeds, Blake Dudley for Prosecuting Attorney, Angie K. Usery for County Collector, and Louie Seiberlich for County Auditor.
Republicans Patrick L. King and Todd T. Smith also ran unopposed for associate circuit judge positions in Missouri’s 24th Judicial Circuit.
Voters Divided on Constitutional Amendments
St. Francois County voters supported three of the four constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot, while rejecting one.
Amendment 3 received 54.82% support, with 9,149 voting yes and 7,540 voting no.
Amendment 6 received 52.66% support, with 8,686 voting yes and 7,808 voting no.
Amendment 7 was rejected by county voters, with 9,221 voting no and 7,168 voting yes.
Amendment 8 received 57.16% support, with 9,386 voting yes and 7,036 voting no.
Meanwhile, Proposition A was rejected locally, with 9,228 voting no and 7,147 voting yes.
These results reflect St. Francois County voting only. Statewide results determine whether statewide constitutional amendments and propositions are approved or rejected.
Judicial Retention Questions Receive Majority Support
County voters also supported retaining all four judges appearing on the ballot.
Missouri Supreme Court Judge Paul C. Wilson received 61.29% support.
Eastern District Court of Appeals Judges Virginia W. Lay, Rebeca Navarro-McKelvey, and Angela Turner Quigless each received majority support, ranging from approximately 64% to 66%.
Results Remain Unofficial
The election summary was generated at 7:58 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, and includes returns from all 21 St. Francois County precincts.
Although all precincts have reported, the results remain unofficial until the election certification process is completed.
Residents can review the full election report through the St. Francois County government’s official website.
Source: St. Francois County Clerk’s Office, November 3, 2026, Unofficial Election Summary.
