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Iron County, Missouri

Missouri House District 144

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 144 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Dodson Dinkins and Andrew J Eye. Candidate information follows official Iron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Dodson Dinkins (Republican), Andrew J Eye (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. 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.

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Chris Dodson Dinkins

Republican

Biography

Chris Dodson Dinkins was born in Piedmont and, with her husband Dave, owns Twin Rivers Landing in Lesterville, per Iron County News. She previously worked as a public school teacher and served as the District 144 state representative from 2018 to 2025. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Andrew J Eye

Democratic

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 144 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 144 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Dodson Dinkins and Andrew J Eye. Candidate information follows official Iron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 144 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 Iron County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Chris Dodson Dinkins, full profileAndrew J Eye, full profileOfficial Missouri election office