The 2000 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2000. Democratic nominee Joe Maxwell defeated Republican nominee Wendell Bailey with 52.14% of the vote. As of 2025, this remains the last time a Democrat was elected Lieutenant Governor of Missouri.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 8, 2000.
Democratic primary
Candidates Joe Maxwell, State Senator Gracia Yancey Backer, State Representative Catherine Powell
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Wendell Bailey, former State Treasurer of Missouri Joe Ortwerth, County executive of St. Charles County
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Joe Maxwell, Democratic Wendell Bailey, Republican
Other candidates Phillip W. Horras, Libertarian Patricia A. Griffard, Natural Law George D. Weber, Reform Ben Kjelshus, Green Bob Wells, Constitution
Results
References