Greene County, Missouri

Missouri House District 131

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 131 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Owen and Ashley Cossins. Candidate information follows official Greene County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Bill Owen (Republican), Ashley Cossins (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bill Owen 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, Bill Owen, is on the ballot.

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Bill Owen

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Protecting the sanctity of life
Defending Second Amendment rights
Improving Missouri's business environment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bill Owen is a candidate for Missouri House District 131 with 38 years of experience in banking, serving as Senior Vice President of Bank of Bolivar in Springfield, per his campaign site. He received the North Springfield Betterment Association's Community Contributor of the Year Award in 2019, per his campaign site. He is Vice Chair of the Greene County Republican Central Committee and past president of the Drury University Alumni Association, per his campaign site.

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Ashley Cossins

Democratic

Biography

Ashley Cossins co-owns a residential remodeling business and rental property with her husband, per the Springfield Daily Citizen. A Parkview High School graduate, she has worked in customer service and home health care. 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 131 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 131 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 Greene 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Bill Owen, full profile Ashley Cossins, full profile Official Missouri election office