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Require Election of County Sheriffs Amendment
Require Election of County Sheriffs Amendment
Missouri · November 3, 2026
What this measure does
Require the election of county sheriffs
A yes vote means
All county sheriffs must be elected by voters rather than appointed by government officials.
A no vote means
Counties can continue allowing appointed sheriffs instead of requiring elections.
Simple explanation
Right now, some counties let their governor or county officials pick who becomes sheriff instead of letting voters choose. This measure says sheriffs must always be elected by voters, just like how you vote for president or mayor. It's about making sure regular people get a say in who enforces the law in their area.
Who's for it, who's against it
Source: Ballotpedia