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Scott Fitzpatrick Collects Landslide Victory in GOP Primary for State Auditor

In the Republican battle for the Missouri Auditor’s seat, State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick got a big victory Tuesday night.

Fitzpatrick defeated primary opponent David Gregory, receiving nearly 343,000 votes at almost 65%.

Gregory received over 186,000 votes, coming out to 35% of the total ballots cast in the Republican primary.

Fitzpatrick will now prepare for a general election battle with former Missouri State Representative Alan Green on November 8.