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Republican in Osage County

Republican in Osage County

Republican in Osage County exists to promote conservative principles, support candidates who prove their commitment through vetting, and hold accountable those who will not.

Here you will find information on local elections, the record of who stood up for transparency, and ongoing efforts to strengthen Republican leadership in Osage County.

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August 4, 2026 Primary Election

2026 Republican Primary Ballot

August 4th is Primary Election Day in Missouri. Local races will shape the future of Osage County — from our roads and schools to taxes and representation.

The candidates shown below completed a thorough vetting process to demonstrate their commitment to Republican values and transparency. They stepped up, answered the questions, and earned consideration as the preferred choices for voters who want accountability.

For state and federal offices, the vetting process was voluntary. Those who completed it chose to show voters where they stand.

March 29 was the deadline for county-level candidates to complete the vetting process.

Real Republicans Who Vetted

John Glavin

for Presiding Commissioner

Valerie Prater

for County Treasurer (Incumbent)

John Timothy Grady II

for State Representative 61st District

Ben Brown

for State Senator Distict 26

Gerald “Jerry” Wistrand

for State Auditor

Brad Patty

for U.S. Representative 5th District

Taylor Burks

for U.S. Representative 5th District

Rick Brattin

for U.S. Representative 5th District

Micah Beebe

for U.S. Representative 5th District

Linda Rantz

for Committeewoman

Joyce Weber

for Committeewoman

Craig Rantz

for Committeeman

Paul Stratman

for Committeeman

Ann Stratman

for Committeewoman

Republican News from Osage County & Beyond

Accountability Starts with Knowing

Who Represents Osage County

 

A clear look at the elected officials who represent Osage County at every level of government, including which candidates chose to vet.

 

Osage County Republican Central Committee

An overview of the structure, responsibilities, and expectations of service on the county central committee (as of August 2026).

 

Sunshine Library

A public archive of historical documents related to election integrity, court filings, and committee records in Osage County.

Scales of justice in a law library representing the Sunshine Library archive of election integrity documents