Who is running for Platte County Collector in 2026?

Republican nominee, Platte County Collector

Jim Bosch, a Republican, is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot for Platte County Collector against independent Holly Cayer in an open race¹. The Platte County Landmark reports he is a lifelong county resident who promises convenient office hours and opposes the 30 percent pay increase approved for county officeholders².

• Lifelong Platte County resident, raised on a farm near Weston and living in Edgerton for 30 years, per the Platte County Landmark²
• Announced in April 2026 that he would seek the Republican nomination for County Collector². The November ballot lists him as the Republican nominee against independent Holly Cayer¹. The current collector, Sheila L. Palmer³, is not on the ballot¹.

Assistant chief deputy collector, Platte County; independent candidate for County Collector

Holly Cayer, an independent, is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot for Platte County Collector against Republican Jim Bosch in an open race¹. The Platte County Landmark reports she has 15 years in the Collector's Office and holds the title of assistant chief deputy².

• 15 years in the Platte County Collector's Office, holding the title of assistant chief deputy, per the Platte County Landmark²
• Bachelor's degree in business administration from Missouri Western State University; West Platte graduate and Weston resident for 33 years²
• Helped add the Senior Tax Credit to tax statements and set up an online chat feature for taxpayers²
• Announced in March 2026 that she was running for County Collector². The November ballot lists her as an independent against Republican Jim Bosch¹. The current collector, Sheila L. Palmer³, is not on the ballot¹.