Franklin County, Missouri

Missouri Senate District 26

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Brown and Vicky Wors. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ben Brown (Republican), Vicky Wors (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ben Brown is the sitting member per the Senate 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, Ben Brown, is on the ballot.

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Ben Brown

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Support for law enforcement and first responders
Limiting government regulatory overreach on small businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ben Brown has been a restaurant owner since 2013 and previously pursued a career in mixed martial arts, per his official Missouri Senate biography. He represents District 26, covering Franklin, Gasconade, Osage and Warren counties, and chairs the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee, per the same source.

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Vicky Wors

Democratic

Top priorities

Opposes sales tax increases
Support for public education standards and teachers
Affordable healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Vicky Wors is a retired human resources professional running for Missouri Senate District 26, per the campaign site. She is a SHRM-certified professional and Birkman certified consultant with a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Texas and a master's degree in human resources and marketing from Lindenwood University, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri Senate District 26 in 2026?

When is the Missouri Senate District 26 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?

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 Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ben Brown, full profile Vicky Wors, full profile Official Missouri election office