2012 Missouri State Treasurer election

The 2012 Missouri State Treasurer election was held on November 6, 2012, alongside the presidential and gubernatorial elections. Incumbent Democratic State Treasurer Clint Zweifel was re-elected to a second term against Republican State Representative Cole McNary.

Background
Clint Zweifel won the 2008 Missouri state treasurer election, narrowly defeating Republican candidate Brad Lager with 50.5% of the vote.

Timeline

 * March 27, 2012 - Filing deadline for Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians
 * August 7, 2012 - Primary (gubernatorial and other statewide office) elections
 * August 21, 2012 - Filing deadline for other third parties and Independents
 * November 6, 2012 - General election.

Democratic

 * Clint Zweifel, incumbent State Treasurer

Republican

 * Cole McNary, State Representative from the 86th District

Libertarian

 * Sean O'Toole

By congressional district
Despite losing the state, McNary won 6 of 8 congressional districts.