Douglas County, Missouri

Missouri House District 155

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 155 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Overcast and Joshua Berzins. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matthew Overcast (Republican), Joshua Berzins (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Matthew Overcast 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, Matthew Overcast, is on the ballot.

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Matthew Overcast

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Support for families, communities, schools and small businesses in District 155

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Matthew Overcast is a native of the Ozarks, an Air Force veteran, an attorney and a small-business owner, first elected to the Missouri House in 2024, per his campaign site. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2014 and earned a law degree from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law before starting his own law practice in 2024, per the Missouri House member page.

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Joshua Berzins

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports the ballot initiative process and opposes legislative attempts to undermine voter-approved measures such as Proposition A's minimum wage and paid sick leave provisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joshua Berzins grew up in the Ozarks and previously worked at a local coffee roastery, per his campaign site. Berzins is running for Missouri State Representative, District 155, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 155 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 155 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Matthew Overcast, full profile Joshua Berzins, full profile Official Missouri election office