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Hickory County, Missouri

Missouri House District 128

3 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 128 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher D. Warwick, Michael L. Martin and Shane Sawyer. Candidate information follows official Hickory County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christopher D. Warwick (Republican), Michael L. Martin (Democratic), Shane Sawyer (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot; Christopher D. Warwick 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, Christopher D. Warwick, is on the ballot.

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Christopher D. Warwick

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Christopher D. Warwick represents District 128 in the Missouri House of Representatives, first elected in 2024, per the Missouri House member page. Warwick is a master electrician and business owner of nearly three decades who served as a Bolivar alderman from 2012 to 2017 and then as Bolivar's mayor from 2017 to 2024. He has served as treasurer of the Central Church of Christ since 2001. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Michael L. Martin

Democratic

Biography

No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Shane Sawyer

Independent

Biography

No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 128 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 128 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher D. Warwick, Michael L. Martin and Shane Sawyer. Candidate information follows official Hickory County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 128 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 Hickory 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 Hickory County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Christopher D. Warwick, full profileMichael L. Martin, full profileShane Sawyer, full profileOfficial Missouri election office