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Buchanan County, Missouri

Missouri House District 11

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Taylor Crouse and Luke Rae. Candidate information follows official Buchanan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Taylor Crouse (Republican), Luke Rae (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. 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.

What this office does

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.

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Taylor Crouse

Republican

Top priorities
  • Conservative values in state government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Taylor Crouse is a lifelong northwest Missouri native and small business owner from St. Joseph with experience in insurance and real estate, per the campaign site. He serves on the Buchanan County Republican Central Committee and the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors, and previously served on the St. Joseph City Council, per the campaign site.

Luke Rae

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Protecting and improving public schools
  • Addressing the cost-of-living crisis for middle- and lower-income families
  • Government accountability and transparency in campaign funding

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rae is a pharmacist who manages a nuclear pharmacy, holds a doctorate of pharmacy from UMKC and an MBA, and has taught at UMKC and KU, per the campaign site. His family has farmed in the district for more than 100 years, and he has never held elected office before, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 11 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Taylor Crouse and Luke Rae. Candidate information follows official Buchanan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 11 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 Buchanan County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Buchanan County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Taylor Crouse, full profileLuke Rae, full profileOfficial Missouri election office