Who is running for Platte County Auditor in 2026?

Retired CPA; Republican nominee, Platte County Auditor

Laura Waldon, a Republican, is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot for Platte County Auditor against incumbent independent Kevin Robinson¹. The Platte County Landmark reports she is a retired CPA with more than 40 years of experience who says she will review every county office and publish transparent forecasts².

• Retired certified public accountant with more than 40 years of experience, per the Platte County Landmark²
• Platte County resident since 1988²
• Announced in February 2026 that she would seek the Republican nomination for County Auditor². The November ballot lists her as the Republican nominee against incumbent Kevin Robinson¹.

Auditor, Platte County

J. Kevin Robinson, listed on the November ballot as an independent, is the sitting Platte County Auditor¹². The county website says he was elected in 2010 and has more than 20 years of executive management and business experience². He faces Republican Laura Waldon¹.

• Platte County Auditor, elected in 2010, per the county website²
• More than 20 years of executive management and business ownership; MBA²
• Led Platte County's 2011 Going Green initiative and compliance audits across the county²
• Has served on boards including the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Platte City Area Chamber and Economic Development Commission²
• The county website says he was elected in 2010². The November ballot lists him as an independent¹. He faces Republican Laura Waldon¹.