Christian County, Missouri

Missouri House District 138

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 138 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Burt Whaley and Chris Daugherty. Candidate information follows official Christian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Burt Whaley (Republican), Chris Daugherty (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Burt Whaley 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Burt Whaley, is on the ballot.

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Burt Whaley

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Sponsored HB 2551, modifying provisions related to protection of children and vulnerable persons
Sponsored HB 3338, the "No Sharia Act," regarding enforcement of foreign law in the state

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Burt Whaley represents Stone and Christian Counties as the Missouri House District 138 State Representative, elected to his first term in November 2024, per his campaign site. Whaley is a retired 20-year Army veteran who spent 28 years as a teacher and principal, per his campaign site. Whaley holds a BSE in Science Education, an MSE in Administration and an EdSp Superintendent degree from Central Missouri State University, per his campaign site.

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Chris Daugherty

Democratic

Biography

Chris Daugherty is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 138 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 138 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 138 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 Christian 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 Christian County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Missouri election office, or see the full Christian County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Burt Whaley, full profile Chris Daugherty, full profile Official Missouri election office