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Quentin Wilson

Democratic candidate for State Auditor, Missouri · Challenger

Former director of the Missouri Department of Revenue

Quentin Wilson is the Democratic nominee for Missouri State Auditor and a former director of the Missouri Department of Revenue. He won the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary over Gregory Upchurch. In the November 3, 2026 general election he faces Republican incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick and Libertarian Dustin Coffell.

Where Wilson stands

Role of the auditor's office

Argues the auditor should take a proactive approach and flag policies that could put the state in the red before problems occur, rather than only reviewing after the fact.

State budget and taxes

Says Missouri's budget gap is caused by both spending problems and revenue giveaways, and that tax cuts combined with overspending must be addressed.

Working with the legislature

Says he wants to be a partner to legislators, not an adversary, in dealing with the coming budget gap, and wants the parties to work together to improve Missouri's fiscal standing.

Independent oversight

Argues that an auditor from outside the majority party gives independent review of state government, saying a single party cannot police itself.

Office resources

Proposes an 'insight, oversight, foresight' approach and says the auditor's office can be strengthened without more money.

Background

• Director, Missouri Department of Revenue (former)
• MBA
• Democratic nominee for Missouri State Auditor, 2026 (won August 4, 2026 primary)
• First-time statewide candidate
• Based in Kirkwood, MO

In the news

• Missouri auditor candidate Wilson says a Democrat is best to oversee a GOP-controlled state St. Louis Public Radio, October 22, 2026
• Campaign filings show financial chasm in state auditor race Columbia Missourian, October 20, 2026
• Wilson pitches 'insight, oversight, foresight' in bid for Missouri auditor KY3, October 19, 2026
• Missouri auditor candidates split over how office should confront state budget problems Missouri Independent, October 12, 2026

Also running for State Auditor

• Scott Fitzpatrick Republican
• Dustin Coffell Libertarian

Sources

• KY3: AP calls Quentin Wilson the Democratic nominee (Aug. 4, 2026)
• Wikipedia: 2026 Missouri State Auditor election
• KY3: Wilson pitches 'insight, oversight, foresight'
• Missouri Independent: auditor candidates split on budget
• St. Louis Public Radio: Politically Speaking interview

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.