Ray County, MO elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Ray County: 13 seats on 11 elected bodies. 6 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Commission
Ray County Commission
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Commissioner, Eastern District | Max Hockemeier Republican source | |
| Associate Commissioner, Western District | Bobby Don Davis Republican source | |
| Presiding Commissioner | Sheila Tracy Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Linda Coleman Democratic source | |
| Circuit Clerk | Michelle Woods Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Collector of Revenue | Julie Chowning Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Bartley Willim Republican source | |
| County Surveyor | Tom Sisco Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Camille Johnston Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Public Administrator | Shannon Morris Republican source | |
| Recorder of Deeds | Rhonda Kinnison Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Gary Blackwell Republican source | |
| Treasurer | Melissa Holloway Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Ray County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 49 local governments in Ray County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 12 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 4 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 32 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Ray County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.9% · White 92.2% · Black 0.8% · Asian 0.3% · Other or more than one race 3.8% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Ray County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 2.9% | 340 | 11,382 | 11,722 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 451 | 11,403 | 11,854 |
| July 2026 | 3.8% | 460 | 11,500 | 11,960 |
| June 2026 | 3.6% | 423 | 11,336 | 11,759 |
| May 2026 | 3.1% | 361 | 11,247 | 11,608 |
| April 2026 | 3.1% | 368 | 11,321 | 11,689 |
| March 2026 | 3.9% | 454 | 11,172 | 11,626 |
| February 2026 | 3.9% | 455 | 11,175 | 11,630 |
| January 2026 | 3.8% | 443 | 11,139 | 11,582 |
| December 2025 | 4.2% | 493 | 11,281 | 11,774 |
| November 2025 | 4.6% | 544 | 11,253 | 11,797 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.2% | 367 | 11,256 | 11,623 |
| August 2025 | 4.0% | 472 | 11,273 | 11,745 |
| July 2025 | 4.6% | 544 | 11,399 | 11,943 |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | 483 | 11,277 | 11,760 |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | 423 | 11,156 | 11,579 |
| April 2025 | 3.6% | 419 | 11,248 | 11,667 |
| March 2025 | 3.9% | 454 | 11,102 | 11,556 |
| February 2025 | 4.2% | 491 | 11,068 | 11,559 |
| January 2025 | 6.0% | 700 | 11,063 | 11,763 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 384 | 11,136 | 11,520 |
| November 2024 | 3.2% | 370 | 11,088 | 11,458 |
| October 2024 | 3.3% | 381 | 11,170 | 11,551 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.2% | 490 | 11,216 | 11,706 |
| 2024 | 3.7% | 421 | 11,107 | 11,528 |
| 2023 | 3.2% | 368 | 11,076 | 11,444 |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 380 | 10,937 | 11,317 |
| 2021 | 5.9% | 675 | 10,682 | 11,357 |
| 2020 | 6.7% | 749 | 10,497 | 11,246 |
| 2019 | 3.4% | 395 | 11,062 | 11,457 |
| 2018 | 3.6% | 407 | 10,989 | 11,396 |
| 2017 | 4.7% | 543 | 11,019 | 11,562 |
| 2016 | 4.8% | 552 | 11,031 | 11,583 |
Crime reported in Ray County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 114 | 562.9 | 396 | 1,955.3 |
| 2016 | 143 | 706.3 | 371 | 1,832.5 |
By police agency (8)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray County Sheriff's Office | 2024 | 70 | 77 | 11,823 |
| Richmond Police Department | 2024 | 20 | 106 | 5,942 |
| Orrick Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 5 | 737 |
| Hardin Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 2 | 551 |
| Crystal Lakes Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 2 | 398 |
| Henrietta Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 273 |
| Camden Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 178 |
| Fleming Police Department | 2020 | 0 | 0 | 129 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Ray County Assessor?
- Linda Coleman (Democratic) is the Assessor of Ray County, Missouri.
- Who is the Ray County Circuit Clerk?
- Michelle Woods (Republican) is the Circuit Clerk of Ray County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Ray County Collector of Revenue?
- Julie Chowning (Democratic) is the Collector of Revenue of Ray County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Ray County Coroner?
- Bartley Willim (Republican) is the Coroner of Ray County, Missouri.
- Who is the Ray County County Surveyor?
- Tom Sisco (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Ray County, Missouri.
- Who is the Ray County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Camille Johnston (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Ray County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Ray County Public Administrator?
- Shannon Morris (Republican) is the Public Administrator of Ray County, Missouri.
- Who is the Ray County Recorder of Deeds?
- Rhonda Kinnison (Republican) is the Recorder of Deeds of Ray County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Ray County Sheriff?
- Gary Blackwell (Republican) is the Sheriff of Ray County, Missouri.
- Who is the Ray County Treasurer?
- Melissa Holloway (Republican) is the Treasurer of Ray County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Ray County commissioners?
- Max Hockemeier (Associate Commissioner, Eastern District); Bobby Don Davis (Associate Commissioner, Western District); Sheila Tracy (Presiding Commissioner).
- What is the population of Ray County?
- About 23,145 people, with a median age of 41.9; the median household income is $74,573 and 12.6% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Ray County?
- 2.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 340 people unemployed in a labor force of 11,722, against 3.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Ray County?
- 49 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 12 municipal, 4 school district and 32 special district governments.
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