2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 158 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Cupps and Chris Foster. Candidate information follows official Barry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Scott Cupps (Republican), Chris Foster (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Scott Cupps is the sitting member per the House roster. Missouri has no runoffs; the August 4 primary winner of each party is the nominee, and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list (certified August 25, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.
This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Scott Cupps, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Scott Cupps represents District 158 in the Missouri House of Representatives, based in Shell Knob, first elected in 2019, per the Missouri House of Representatives website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Democratic
No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Missouri House District 158 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 158 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Cupps and Chris Foster. Candidate information follows official Barry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Missouri House District 158 election in Missouri?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Missouri are on the Missouri election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Barry County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Barry County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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