Missouri Amendment 8 is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
What it does
Require the election of county sheriffs
On your ballot
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to support law enforcement by preserving the right of citizens to elect a county sheriff, prohibiting the removal of a county sheriff except by a writ of quo warranto, and recognizing the office of sheriff as part of the administration of justice?
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A "no" vote opposes requiring the election of county sheriffs in most counties, establishing sheriffs as the chief law enforcement officers in those counties, and limiting the removal of sheriffs from office.
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Missouri Democratic Party 2026 Endorsements
Posted by Sway
Missouri Rural Voters
Led by The Backbone Network · 1 voter
The hidden powers behind the "Election of County Sheriff" Amendment
All counties already elect their sheriff but this locks sheriffs into the Constitution as a "fundamental right" - making the office harder to reform and harder to remove.
Makes sheriffs nearly impossible to remove - removal would require a writ of quo warranto filed by the Missouri Attorney General, not local officidfals or voters.
Gives sheriffs elevated, constitution-level authority in law enforcement - strengthening their role and limiting voters rights & flexibility.
Shifts power upward to the Attorney General - giving unlimited authority over local sheriff removal decisions.
Communities will not have the ability to address misconduct or mismanagement by their sheriff.
It will shield sheriffs who misuse their authority, engage in misconduct, or fail to meet professional standards - makes it hard for communities to get transparency or accountability.
The amendment doesn't solve a problem that current Missouri law doesn't already solve.
Be. A. Menace.
Led by Kate for the People · 354 voters
Michele Hornish's Sway
Led by Michele Hornish · 18 voters
Also known as Amendment 8.
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Led by Kama Brown · 32 voters
Just Vote
Led by Leslie · 13 voters
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Led by Jordyn Nordé · 7 voters
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Led by Civilian St. Louis
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If this passed, Amendment 8 would elevate the already-elected sheriff of every county to a position akin to chief law enforcement officer and make it extremely difficult for voters to remove a bad sheriff.