The 1982 Missouri State Auditor election was held on 2 November 1982 in order to elect the state auditor of Missouri. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor James Antonio defeated Democratic nominee James R. Butler.
General election.
On election day, 2 November 1982, Republican nominee James Antonio won re-election by a margin of 191,169 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee James R. Butler, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. Antonio was sworn in for his second term on 11 January 1983.
Results.
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