Clay County, Missouri

Missouri House District 18

One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric Woods. Candidate information follows official Clay County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Eric Woods (Democratic) is the only nominee on the November 3 ballot; Eric Woods 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, Eric Woods, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Eric Woods

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Eric Woods is a candidate for Missouri House District 18, describing himself as a lifelong Northlander, per his campaign site. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri with degrees in political science, history and religious studies, and served as Mizzou Student Body President, per his campaign site. He is a member of the Clay County Democratic Central Committee and serves on the University of Missouri Extension Council for Clay County, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 18 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 18 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 Clay 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 Clay County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Eric Woods, full profile Official Missouri election office