2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 109 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Simmons and Trent Leslie. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
John Simmons (Republican), Trent Leslie (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; John Simmons 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.
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Republican Incumbent
John Simmons is a chiropractor who built a private practice in Washington, Missouri after earning his degree from Logan University of Chiropractic in 1991, per his official Missouri House biography. He represents part of Franklin County in House District 109 and was first elected in November 2018, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Democratic
Trent Leslie is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 109 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.
Who is running for Missouri House District 109 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 109 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Simmons and Trent Leslie. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Missouri House District 109 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 Franklin County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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