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Cole County, Missouri

Missouri House District 59

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carrie Tergin and Becky Kroll. Candidate information follows official Cole County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Carrie Tergin (Republican), Becky Kroll (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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Carrie Tergin

Republican

Top priorities
  • Cut government red tape
  • Support family farms and small businesses
  • Support veterans and law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Carrie Tergin is a third-generation family business owner and former mayor of Jefferson City, per her campaign website. During her tenure as mayor she led the city's recovery from the 2019 tornado and oversaw construction of the Bicentennial Bridge, and she now serves on the UMB Bank Advisory Board.

Becky Kroll

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Increasing funding for public education
  • Expanding access to rural health care
  • Reducing barriers to affordable housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Becky Kroll is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 59 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 59 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carrie Tergin and Becky Kroll. Candidate information follows official Cole County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 59 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 Cole County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Cole County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Carrie Tergin, full profileBecky Kroll, full profileOfficial Missouri election office