2014 Jackson County Executive election
November 4, 2014
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The 2014 Jackson Executive election took place on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Mike Sanders ran for re-election to a third term. He was challenged by Republican nominee Brice Stewart, a county employee, and Libertarian nominee Richard Tolbert, a former Kansas City Councilman and perennial candidate. Sanders won re-election by a wide margin, receiving 60 percent of the vote to Stewart's 35 percent and Tolbert's 4 percent. Less than a year into his third term, Sanders resigned, citing a desire to spend more time with his family,[1] triggering a 2016 special election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Mike Sanders, incumbent County Executive[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Sanders (inc.) | 35,223 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 35,223 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Brice Stewart, county network support technician, part-time police captain[5]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brice Stewart | 26,576 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 26,576 | 100.00% | ||
Libertarian primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Richard Charles Tolbert, former Kansas City Councilman, perennial candidate[5]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | Richard Charles Tolbert | 827 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 827 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Sanders (inc.) | 82,303 | 60.35% | |
| Republican | Brice Stewart | 48,077 | 35.25% | |
| Libertarian | Richard Charles Tolbert | 5,945 | 4.36% | |
| Write-in | 52 | 0.04% | ||
| Total votes | 136,377 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ↑ Helling, Dave (December 22, 2015). "Sanders to resign as county executive". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. p. 1A. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ Kraske, Steve (August 1, 2013). "State party head will step down". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. p. A7. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Election Summary - JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI - PRIMARY ELECTION" (PDF). Jackson County Election Board. August 12, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Election Summary - JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI - PRIMARY ELECTION" (PDF). Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners. August 18, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- 1 2 Hendricks, Mike (October 22, 2014). "Democratic incumbent opposing hopefuls with low-key campaigns". The Kansas City Star: Voter Election Guide. Kansas City, Missouri. p. 21. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Election Summary - JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI - GENERAL ELECTION" (PDF). Jackson County Election Board. November 7, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Election Summary - Kansas City, MO - General Election" (PDF). Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners. November 17, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2025.