Greene County, Missouri

Missouri House District 136

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 136 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jacey Buckles and Stephanie Hein. Candidate information follows official Greene County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jacey Buckles (Republican), Stephanie Hein (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Stephanie Hein 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, Stephanie Hein, is on the ballot.

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Jacey Buckles

Republican

Top priorities

Address cost of living through tax and healthcare cost reforms
Support public safety while addressing causes of drug addiction and homelessness
Prioritize long-term infrastructure and education investment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jacey Buckles is a Springfield small-business owner who has served as chief financial officer while growing the company from one location to three locations since 2017, per his campaign website. A graduate of Southwest Baptist University with degrees in economics/finance and religion and philosophy, he has served as a deacon at High Street Church.

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Stephanie Hein

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Stephanie Hein is a professor emerita at Missouri State University who previously headed the university's Department of Hospitality Leadership, per her official Missouri House biography. She began her career in the food and beverage industry and was named one of Springfield's Most Influential Women in 2014. 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 136 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 136 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.

Verify this race

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

Jacey Buckles, full profile Stephanie Hein, full profile Official Missouri election office