Denny Hoskins, Barbara Phifer Vie for Missouri Secretary of State

Missouri voters have selected Barbara Phifer as the Democratic nominee for Secretary of State, receiving 40.9% of the votes against challengers Monique Williams and Haley Jacobson. On the Republican side, Denny Hoskins emerged victorious from a crowded primary, securing 24.4% of the votes and defeating seven other candidates, including Shane Schoeller and Mike Carter. Hoskins, a state senator and CPA, emphasizes 'election integrity' and aims to enhance voter security measures, including in-person voting and audits of voter rolls. Both candidates will face off in the general election scheduled for November, where they will also contend with Libertarian Carl Herman Freese. With a strong focus on conservative values, Hoskins' campaign has resonated with many Missouri voters, while Phifer brings decades of experience as a United Methodist pastor. The upcoming election is expected to be closely contested given the candidates' differing approaches to election security and public services.