For Immediate Release:   March 14, 2025

           

Secretary Hoskins Removes 18,637 Deceased Voters from Rolls in First 60 Days of New Administration

 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Just 60 days into his tenure, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, CPA, has taken decisive action to strengthen election integrity by removing 18,637 deceased voters from the state’s voter rolls. This swift and thorough cleanup—achieved in partnership with local election authorities—underscores the administration’s commitment to ensuring accurate, transparent, and secure elections.

 

“In Missouri, we are taking action—not just making promises—when it comes to election integrity,” said Secretary Hoskins. “By working hand-in-hand with local election officials, we have removed outdated registrations, strengthening confidence in our elections and making sure every vote cast is legitimate.”

 

Real Work, Real Results: 18,637 Removals in First 60 Days

From day one, the Secretary Hoskins’ office prioritized legally required voter roll maintenance, working closely with local election authorities (LEAs) and boards of elections (BOEs) to identify and remove ineligible registrations.

• In the first 45 days, collaboration with LEAs led to the removal of 12,792 deceased voters from Missouri’s voter rolls.
• By day 60, that number had climbed to 18,637—a testament to the administration’s efficiency and dedication to election security.

These efforts were carried out accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with state and federal election laws.

 

Strengthening Trust in Missouri’s Elections

This comprehensive voter roll cleanup is part of a broader initiative to protect the integrity of Missouri’s elections. In addition to removing deceased voters, the Secretary of State’s office worked with local officials to ensure that inactive, duplicate, and ineligible registrations were properly addressed, in line with federal and state law.

 

By proactively maintaining voter rolls, Missouri is reinforcing public confidence in its elections, ensuring that every valid vote counts and that election processes remain fair, transparent, and secure.

 

“This is a team effort,” added Secretary Hoskins. “Local election officials across Missouri deserve credit for their diligence and partnership in making sure our voter rolls remain up to date.”

 

A Commitment to Continued Action

In his first 60 days as Missouri’s Secretary of State, Denny Hoskins has focused on election integrity, business advocacy, public engagement, and content oversight. All administration news is available online at www.sos.mo.gov/news.

 

In addition to his administration’s leadership on voter roll clean up compliance, Secretary Hoskins has led efforts against the Corporate Transparency Act, supported public education initiatives like the "Don't Fall for the Call" fraud awareness campaign, and took a firm stance on digital content oversight by temporarily suspending funding to OverDrive over concerns about inappropriate material, pending a policy review to placate parental concerns involving taxpayer-subsidized content available to K-12 students. 

 

Additionally, Hoskins prioritized transparency in elections, hosting Missouri’s first public voting equipment demonstration and advocating for SAVE Act reforms to enhance voter verification. These early actions reflect his commitment to efficient governance, election security, and public trust.

 

The Hoskins administration remains committed to ongoing election integrity efforts, including additional voter list maintenance, public transparency initiatives, and continued collaboration with local election authorities.

 

A report on the first 60 days of action, with a breakdown of voter roll clean up compliance is attached.

 

 

About Secretary of State Denny Hoskins

Denny Hoskins, CPA, was elected Missouri’s 41st Secretary of State in November 2024. With a strong background in business and public service, he is committed to improving government efficiency, transparency, and supporting Missouri families.

 

For more information, please contact: Rachael Dunn, Director of Communications, via email at [email protected].

Hoskins First 60 Days_ Election Integrity 2025 FINAL.pdf