Jackson County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
49 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 29 Jackson County races, led by the Jackson County Executive contest.
County offices
ExecutiveStacy Lake (D) · Alan Rohlfing (R)
Stacy Lake (Democratic) and Alan Rohlfing (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jackson County Executive.
Stacy Lake Democratic
- Property taxes: end the outside assessment contract, bring assessment in house, cap increases
- A deep-scale independent audit of county government
- County infrastructure repairs and a countywide rapid bus plan
Per the campaign site.
About Stacy Lake
A civil litigation attorney and owner of the Stacy Lake Firm LLC in Kansas City, and a former Chinese translator, per her campaign site. She came within about four points of unseating Frank White Jr. in the 2022 Democratic contest for this office, per Beacon: Kansas City.
Alan Rohlfing Republican
- Property tax reform with transparent assessments and a simpler appeals process
- Reduced spending and a forensic audit of county finances
- Strengthening core services and a more business friendly county
Per the local election reporting.
About Alan Rohlfing
A candidate with an extensive military background and the only Republican seeking the office, so his August 4 ballot line is uncontested, per Beacon: Kansas City. He supports fairer property assessments, a forensic audit of county finances, and a comprehensive county charter review, per Kansas City area election reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
August 4 primary result: Stacy Lake (45.9 percent) won the Democratic nomination over Bill Baird (20.2 percent), Dan T. Tarwater III (19.8 percent), Manuel "Manny" Abarca IV, Ryan Meyer, Holmes Osborne and advances to the November 3 ballot, per kctv5.com reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass). Open seat: Frank White Jr. was removed in a September 2025 recall vote and interim executive Phil LeVota is not running, per KCUR. Candidates are from the Jackson County Election Board's certified sample ballot.
Full race pageLegislator At-Large, 3rd DistrictSusan B. Wilson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Susan B. Wilson (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator At-Large, 3rd District.
Susan B. Wilson Democratic
- Fair, data driven property assessments with a faster appeals process
- Accountable, transparent county government and on time budgets
- Safer communities through full funding of violence prevention
Per the campaign site.
About Susan B. Wilson
A clinical psychologist and retired UMKC vice chancellor with an MBA and decades of experience managing multimillion dollar budgets, per her campaign site. She serves on the Jackson County COMBAT Commission and spent fifteen years as team psychologist for the Kansas City Chiefs, per her campaign site.
Susan B. Wilson is the only 3rd District At-Large name on the certified August 4 ballot, per the Jackson County Election Board's sample ballot.
Full race pageLegislator At-Large, 1st DistrictCarla Fields (D) · Lance Pollard (R)
Carla Fields (Democratic) and Lance Pollard (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator At-Large, 1st District.
Carla Fields Democratic
- Reforming the property tax appeals process with protections for seniors
- Safer neighborhoods and expanded jobs programs
- Restoring trust through transparency and accountability
Per the Martin City Telegraph.
About Carla Fields
An attorney and partner at Fields Brown Law Offices, described by the Martin City Telegraph as the oldest minority-owned law firm in Kansas City. She has been general counsel for the Hickman Mills School District since 2017 and is a past president of the Jackson County Bar Association, per the Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Lance Pollard Republican
- Wants transparent, predictable property tax assessments rather than inflated numbers
- Calls for line-by-line accountability in county spending
- Says he would donate 100% of his legislative salary to local nonprofits if elected
Per the campaign site.
About Lance Pollard
Lance Pollard is a plumber turned business owner who founded iPlumb KC in Lee's Summit and serves on the Grain Valley School Board, per a local news report. He is the Republican candidate for the Jackson County Legislature's 1st District At-Large seat.
August 4 primary result: Carla Fields (49.2 percent) won the Democratic nomination over Jalen Anderson (27.4 percent), Justice Horn (23.5 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per yahoo.com reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass).
Full race pageLegislator At-Large, 2nd DistrictDonna Peyton (D) · Gresia Cabrera (R)
Donna Peyton (Democratic) and Gresia Cabrera (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator At-Large, 2nd District.
Donna Peyton Democratic Incumbent
First elected in 2022 and currently chair of the Jackson County Legislature, where she also chairs the Budget and the Housing and Homelessness committees, per the Beacon: Kansas City. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Gresia Cabrera Republican
- Wants transparent property assessments and a senior property tax freeze
- Proposes a public taxpayer spending dashboard and competitive bidding on county contracts
- Wants expanded shelters and mental health outreach to address rising homelessness
Per the campaign site.
About Gresia Cabrera
Gresia Cabrera is a health insurance broker and small business owner who has worked at Humana since 2023, per a local news report; she was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1998. She is the Republican candidate for the Jackson County Legislature's 2nd District At-Large seat.
August 4 primary result: Donna Peyton (74 percent) won the Democratic nomination over Brandon Ellington (26 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per yahoo.com reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass). Legislature chair Donna Peyton faces former state representative and Kansas City councilman Brandon Ellington on the August 4 Democratic ballot; Gresia Cabrera is unopposed on the Republican side, per the Beacon: Kansas City.
Full race page2nd District County LegislatorVenessa Huskey (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Venessa Huskey (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 2nd District County Legislator.
Venessa Huskey Democratic Incumbent
- Fair property taxes
- Public safety and crime prevention
- Affordable housing and economic opportunity
Per the campaign site.
About Venessa Huskey
Huskey spent 18 years at AT&T and has worked as a U.S. Treasury program analyst and for eight years as a community liaison, per the campaign site. Huskey is a UMKC graduate and third-generation Jackson County resident who chairs the legislature's Justice and Law Enforcement Committee and its DEI Committee, per the campaign site.
Incumbent Venessa Huskey won the August 4 Democratic primary for the Jackson County Legislature's 2nd District over J. Eric Dickinson, per the county election boards' official results, and with no Republican on the ballot she advances unopposed to the November election. Appears only on 2nd District ballots.
Full race page3rd District County LegislatorPhyllis Hernandez (D) · Scott Qualls (R)
Phyllis Hernandez Democratic
- Prioritizes mental health services for the homeless population and youth substance abuse
- Proposes a task force on property tax fairness and a cap on yearly tax increases
- Advocates conflict-resolution and mentorship programs to address violent crime
Per The Beacon: Kansas City questionnaire.
About Phyllis Hernandez
Phyllis Hernandez is the executive director of Sala de Arte, an art gallery she founded in 2021 in Historic Northeast Kansas City, and has served on Kansas City's Small Business Task Force and boards including the Sheffield Neighborhood Association and Guadalupe Center Charter Schools, per The Beacon: Kansas City. She previously worked as a legislative assistant for Missouri state representatives and as a supervisor at the Kansas City Public Library. She is the Democratic candidate for Jackson County's 3rd District Legislature seat. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Scott Qualls Republican
- Government should serve the people, not be a burden on them
Per the campaign site.
About Scott Qualls
Scott Qualls is a candidate for Jackson County Legislature, 3rd District, per his campaign site. He is based in Independence, Missouri, per his campaign site. No campaign website detail on his career background was found as of September 27, 2026.
Phyllis Hernandez won the August 4 Democratic primary for the Jackson County Legislature's 3rd District and Scott Qualls won the Republican primary, per the county election boards' official results; Hernandez and Qualls meet on the November 3 ballot. Appears only on 3rd District ballots.
Full race page4th District County LegislatorByron Townsend (D) · Lon McDonald (R)
Byron Townsend (Democratic) and Lon McDonald (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 4th District County Legislator.
Byron Townsend Democratic
- Wants a simple, easy-to-understand formula for calculating property tax bills
- Supports expanded public transportation and affordable housing initiatives
- Opposes ICE detention centers in the county
Per The Beacon: Kansas City questionnaire.
About Byron Townsend
Byron Townsend is a candidate for Jackson County Legislature, 4th District, per his campaign site. He is a retired letter carrier after a 30-year postal career serving south Kansas City neighborhoods, per his campaign site. He was elected to the Hickman Mills C-1 School Board at-large seat in 2020 and re-elected in 2023, per his campaign site.
Lon McDonald Republican
- Wants fair, transparent property tax assessments
- Supports protections for seniors and public safety funding
- Calls for fiscal reform and transparency in county government
Per the campaign site.
About Lon McDonald
A district board member and Jackson County councilman to the University of Missouri Extension, per the Martin City Telegraph.
August 4 primary result: Byron Townsend (73.9 percent) won the Democratic nomination over John T. Maloney (26.1 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per yahoo.com reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass). Appears only on 4th District ballots.
Full race page5th District County LegislatorAntoine D. Jennings (D) · Dale Carter (R)
Antoine D. Jennings (Democratic) and Dale Carter (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 5th District County Legislator.
Antoine D. Jennings Democratic
- Prioritizes affordable, safe housing to combat homelessness
- Wants to fully fund public schools and raise teacher compensation
- Supports community-oriented policing partnerships between residents and law enforcement
Per the campaign site.
About Antoine D. Jennings
Antoine Jennings has spent 15 years working in the community as executive director of NACA and My Brother's Keeper Network, focusing on economic empowerment and neighborhood safety, per his campaign site. He is the Democratic candidate for Jackson County's 5th District Legislature seat. Antoine D.
Dale Carter Republican
- Wants to address property assessment issues after recent tax increases
- Supports law enforcement to combat rising crime
- Proposes county spending audits for greater fiscal oversight
Per the campaign site.
About Dale Carter
Dale Carter has worked in radio for 46 years, including 30 years in Kansas City, where he hosts the morning show on 94.1 KFKF, per his campaign site. He served on the Blue Springs City Council from 2010 to 2019 and is the Republican candidate for Jackson County's 5th District Legislature seat.
An open seat with no contested August 4 ballots: both nominees advance directly to November 3, per candidate-filing coverage. Appears only on 5th District ballots.
Full race page6th District County LegislatorTony Lawson (D) · Bill Haley (R)
Tony Lawson (Democratic) and Bill Haley (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 6th District County Legislator.
Tony Lawson Democratic
No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tony Lawson.
Bill Haley Republican
- Wants fair, understandable property assessments
- Supports law enforcement and public safety funding
- Prioritizes road and infrastructure maintenance
Per the campaign site.
About Bill Haley
Bill Haley is a business owner who has run his own company in Jackson County for 16 years, after starting his career as a factory floor press operator and advancing to plant management over three decades in manufacturing, per his campaign site. He is the Republican candidate for Jackson County's 6th District Legislature seat.
An open seat with no contested August 4 ballots: both nominees advance directly to November 3, per candidate-filing coverage. Appears only on 6th District ballots.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Jackson County is split across 19 Missouri House districts.
Find your districts by addressMissouri House: 19 districtsDistricts 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
Missouri House District 19Karen Irene Spalding (R) · Wick Thomas (D)
Karen Irene Spalding Republican
- Opposes additional gun control measures
- Supports keeping Missouri's current abortion law in place
- Wants employers to prioritize hiring U.S. citizens
Per candidate statement, KCUR voter guide.
About Karen Irene Spalding
Karen Spalding worked as a music teacher in area public schools for 20 years and serves as a member of the Jackson County Republican Committee, per KCUR's voter guide. She describes herself as offering "the conservative voice and choice" for the district. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Wick Thomas Democratic Incumbent
- Ensuring every Missouri child has access to free, quality public education regardless of zip code
- Supporting immigrant communities and stricter gun control policy
- Supporting Medicaid expansion and reproductive rights
Per the campaign site.
About Wick Thomas
Wick Thomas is a lifelong Missourian and University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate with degrees in communications and library science, per the campaign site. They have served Kansas City communities as a teen services librarian, museum programs manager and college faculty librarian, per the campaign site.
Karen Irene Spalding (Republican), Wick Thomas (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Wick Thomas 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 20Mike Steinmeyer (R) · Jeff Spicer (D)
Mike Steinmeyer Republican Incumbent
Mike Steinmeyer is a U.S. Navy veteran who worked as a realtor and spent 17 years as a sales manager and trainer in Los Angeles and Kansas City, per his official House biography. He served on the Independence City Council from 2020 to 2023. Steinmeyer was first elected to the Missouri House in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Jeff Spicer Democratic
- Workers' rights and fair pay
- Using the state's budget surplus to reduce income and property taxes
- Expanding child care access and school meal programs
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Spicer
Jeff Spicer is a heavy equipment mechanic with two and a half decades of experience in labor and labor management, per his campaign website. A lifelong resident of Independence and graduate of William Chrisman High School, he is a single father who raised two daughters through the Independence School District.
Mike Steinmeyer (Republican), Jeff Spicer (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mike Steinmeyer 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 21Michael Young (R) · Will Jobe (D)
Michael Young Republican
- Defending constitutional liberties
- Providing economic relief for working families
- Supporting first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Young
Michael Young owns Miracle Method Surface Refinishing of KC, a remodeling company, and Vertical Care, an aviation detailing company, per The Missouri Times. He serves on the Independence Planning Commission and the Resource Health board and is a father of four. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Will Jobe Democratic Incumbent
- Property taxes and homestead exemptions
- Jobs and the economy, including labor unions and paid leave
- Education and teacher compensation
Per the campaign site.
About Will Jobe
Will Jobe is the State Representative for Missouri House District 21, per his campaign site. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2003 and served nine years, including leading troops in Ar-Ramadi, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, per his campaign site. After the Army he worked as an attorney with the Missouri State Public Defender's office and later as a Guardian ad Litem for Jackson County Family Court, per his campaign site; he is a fourth-generation resident of Independence, Missouri, and a minister of more than 20 years, per his campaign site.
Michael Young (Republican), Will Jobe (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Will Jobe 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 22Yolanda Young (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Yolanda Young Democratic Incumbent
Yolanda Young is a board member of the Children's Trust Fund and was appointed by the governor to the Victims of Sexual Assault Task Force, per her official House biography. She was elected to the Missouri House in a special election, with her first term beginning in January 2020. Young focuses on legislation addressing the needs of children, youth, families and seniors. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Yolanda Young (Democratic) is the only nominee on the November 3 ballot; Yolanda Young 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 23Tony L. Van Trece (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tony L. Van Trece Democratic
Tony L. Van Trece is a Kansas City attorney at Franke, Schultz & Mullen P.C. focusing on premises liability, construction law and real estate transactions, per his professional biography. He is a 2019 graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and a member of the Missouri Bar Association. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Tony L. Van Trece (Democratic) is the only nominee 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 24Kevin Garner (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kevin Garner Democratic
- An economy that works for working families
- Affordable housing and health care
- Protecting public education
Per the campaign site.
About Kevin Garner
Kevin Garner is a senior proposal strategist at Burns & McDonnell, where he specializes in government projects, per his campaign website. He previously worked as communications director for Progress Missouri and began his career teaching communication and coaching debate at William Jewell College.
Kevin Garner (Democratic) is the only nominee 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 25Pattie Mansur (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Pattie Mansur Democratic Incumbent
Pattie Mansur is a program manager focused on philanthropy-related health disparities with more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, per her official House biography. She previously served on the Kansas City School Board and holds degrees from the University of Missouri and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Mansur was first elected to the Missouri House in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Pattie Mansur (Democratic) is the only nominee on the November 3 ballot; Pattie Mansur 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 26Tiffany Price (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tiffany Price Democratic Incumbent
Tiffany Price is the executive director of Hold Em Up 4 Care, a nonprofit she founded in 2018 to support youth mental health, per her official House biography. She serves on the Brookside Charter School Board and holds credentials in trauma-informed care and mental health first aid. Price was first elected to the Missouri House in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Tiffany Price (Democratic) is the only nominee on the November 3 ballot; Tiffany Price 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 27Melissa A Douglas (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Melissa A Douglas Democratic Incumbent
Melissa Douglas worked for 17 years as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison for Kansas City Public Schools before her election, per her official House biography. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Idaho State University and a master's in public administration from the University of Phoenix. Douglas was first elected to the Missouri House in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Melissa A Douglas (Democratic) is the only nominee on the November 3 ballot; Melissa A Douglas 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 28Steven W Hinton (R) · Donna Barnes (D)
Steven W Hinton Republican
Steven W Hinton is the Republican nominee for Missouri House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Donna Barnes Democratic Incumbent
Donna Barnes worked for 35 years as a lead sales service associate for the United States Postal Service in the Kansas City area, per her official House biography. She is a former Jackson County election judge and Jackson County precinct committeewoman. Barnes was first elected to the Missouri House in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Steven W Hinton (Republican), Donna Barnes (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Donna Barnes 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 29Robert Bruette (R) · Tedi H. Rowland (D)
Robert Bruette Republican
- Lowering property taxes
- Fiscal responsibility in state government
- Supporting local businesses and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Robert Bruette
Robert Bruette is a candidate for Missouri House District 29, per his campaign site. He holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has professional experience in statistical analysis, healthcare performance and public-sector decision support, per his campaign site. He is a husband and father of four who is active in church and youth leadership, per his campaign site.
Tedi H. Rowland Democratic
- Affordability, including childcare subsidies and removing the sales tax on food and medicine
- Fully funding Missouri's school foundation formula
- A more coordinated system of disability and mental health services
Per the campaign site.
About Tedi H. Rowland
Tedi Rowland is a longtime Independence resident who spent years at home raising her four children before returning to work, per her campaign website. She is married to Rory Rowland, who represented District 29 in the Missouri House from 2016 to 2022, and has advocated for disability inclusion and support through her family's experience.
Robert Bruette (Republican), Tedi H. Rowland (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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 30Jeff Martin (R) · Kevin Grover (D)
Jeff Martin Republican
- Reducing property taxes and wasteful government spending
- Expanding workforce development for skilled trades
- Decreasing regulatory burdens on small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Martin
Jeff Martin is a candidate for Missouri House District 30, per his campaign site. He founded Martin Underground Construction Inc. in 2005, which grew into a multi-million-dollar employer serving utility infrastructure across Missouri and Kansas, per his campaign site. Born and raised in Independence, Missouri, he has lived in Lee's Summit since 1994 and has coached youth sports for more than 30 years, per his campaign site.
Kevin Grover Democratic
Kevin Grover is a retired educator who spent 31 years in Missouri schools, including seven years as a high school science teacher and coach and 24 years in secondary school administration, per his candidate profile. He retired from education in 2023 and is a lifelong resident of eastern Jackson County. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Jeff Martin (Republican), Kevin Grover (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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 31Ron Fowler (R) · Justin Geiser (D)
Ron Fowler Republican Incumbent
Ron Fowler served more than 32 years on the Blue Springs City Council and spent over 40 years working at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, per his official House biography. He holds dual bachelor's degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Fowler was first elected to the Missouri House in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Justin Geiser Democratic
- Competitive wages and an economy that works for Missouri's workers
- Supporting public schools and expanding trade and apprenticeship pathways
- Protecting ballot integrity and voting access
Per the campaign site.
About Justin Geiser
Justin Geiser is a Marine Corps veteran who was honorably discharged after four years of service and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from San Diego State University, per his campaign website. He grew up in Cass County and has lived in District 31 for more than four years.
Ron Fowler (Republican), Justin Geiser (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ron Fowler 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 32Michael Todd (R) · Jennifer Cassidy (D)
Michael Todd Republican
- Securing funding for local roads and bridges under MoDOT or county control
- Improving the foster care and adoption system
- Supporting teachers and educators
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Todd
Michael Todd is the mayor of Grain Valley, a position he has held for 14 years, and taught special education for 26 years in the Grain Valley and Blue Springs school districts before retiring in 2025, per his campaign website. He also served six years as a Grain Valley alderman and holds degrees in elementary education and school administration from the University of Central Missouri.
Jennifer Cassidy Democratic
- Increasing funding for public education and teacher pay
- Supporting access to reproductive health care
- Expanding support for families of children with disabilities
Per the campaign site.
About Jennifer Cassidy
Jennifer Cassidy is a small business owner running to represent Missouri House District 32 in eastern Jackson County, per the campaign site. Cassidy has volunteered with City Union Mission and served on the board of the Giant Step Special Needs program, per the campaign site.
Michael Todd (Republican), Jennifer Cassidy (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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 33Carolyn Caton (R) · Troy Latterell (D)
Carolyn Caton Republican Incumbent
Carolyn Caton has more than 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, including being named Terminal Manager of the Year twice for a national less-than-truckload carrier, per her official House biography. She previously served as a park commissioner for Blue Springs and holds degrees from Baker University and the University of Evansville. Caton was first elected to the Missouri House in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Troy Latterell Democratic
- Supporting public education
- Effective use of tax dollars
- Protecting the will of the people in ballot initiatives
Per the campaign site.
About Troy Latterell
Latterell built a career in technology and business, founding his own consulting firm and serving as chief information officer and vice president for companies in health care and manufacturing, per the campaign site. He grew up in a small farm town, was the first in his family to graduate college, and moved to Lee's Summit in 2006, where he and his wife have raised three sons, per the campaign site.
Carolyn Caton (Republican), Troy Latterell (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Carolyn Caton 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 34Sean Smith (R) · Kemp Strickler (D)
Sean Smith Republican
- Property tax reform
- Public safety infrastructure
- Election accountability for assessor positions
Per the campaign site.
About Sean Smith
Sean Smith is a candidate for Missouri House District 34, per his campaign site. He currently serves on the Jackson County Legislature, elected in 2023, and spent his earlier career in business, per his campaign site. He has lived in Lee's Summit for more than 20 years and has a blended family with five adult children and one grandchild, per his campaign site.
Kemp Strickler Democratic Incumbent
- Advocating for tax reform and government accountability from his committee roles
- Bringing decades of data-driven private-sector budget experience to state government
Per the campaign site.
About Kemp Strickler
Strickler is the state representative for House District 34 in Lee's Summit, currently in his fourth year in the Missouri House, per the campaign site. He spent 35 years at Hallmark Cards, rising from an entry-level analytics position to senior data analytics manager overseeing multi-million dollar budgets, per the campaign site. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial engineering and an MBA from the University of Missouri-Columbia, per the campaign site.
Sean Smith (Republican), Kemp Strickler (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kemp Strickler 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 35Jacquie Aziere Stenger (R) · Michael Scott (D)
Jacquie Aziere Stenger Republican
- Making health care more affordable, accessible and personalized
- Supporting family farms, small businesses and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Jacquie Aziere Stenger
Jacquie Aziere Stenger is a business owner who co-founded the insurance company GST Specialty with her husband in 2021, per a Missouri Times announcement of her campaign. A Kansas City-area native who grew up in Raytown, she now lives in Lee's Summit and is running for the open District 35 seat. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Michael Scott Democratic
- Fighting for accessible healthcare
- Strong support for small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Scott
Scott serves as pastor and a member of the vision team at The Table, a faith community focused on inclusive outreach, per the campaign site. He has developed leadership programs used in schools, businesses and churches and has served on multiple community boards, per the campaign site.
Jacquie Aziere Stenger (Republican), Michael Scott (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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 36Dave Thomas (R) · Anthony T. Ealy Jr (D)
Dave Thomas Republican
- Equal representation across equal population districts
- Accountability for elected representatives every election cycle
Per the campaign site.
About Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas is a candidate for Missouri House District 36, based in Grandview, Missouri, per his campaign site. No campaign website detail on his career or community background was found as of September 27, 2026.
Anthony T. Ealy Jr Democratic Incumbent
Anthony Ealy Jr. is a licensed attorney and managing partner of Ealy Law, Notary & Consulting, LLC, per his official Missouri House biography. He was first elected to represent District 36 in Jackson County in November 2022 and holds a law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Dave Thomas (Republican), Anthony T. Ealy Jr (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Anthony T. Ealy Jr 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.
Full race pageMissouri House District 37Karissa Marie Varga (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karissa Marie Varga Democratic
- Expanding Medicaid access and lowering prescription drug costs
- Protecting home and community-based services for people with disabilities
Per the campaign site.
About Karissa Marie Varga
Karissa Varga is a registered nurse and former direct support professional who cared for adults with disabilities, per her candidate profile. She serves on the Hickman Mills Educational Foundation and South Kansas City Alliance boards and was named Young Democrat of the Year by the Jackson County Democrats. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Karissa Marie Varga (Democratic) is the only nominee 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.
Full race pageMissouri Senate District 8Jon Patterson (R) · Keri Ingle (D)
Jon Patterson Republican Incumbent
Jon Patterson is a physician who practiced general surgery in eastern Jackson County from 2011 to 2022, per his official Missouri House biography. He currently represents District 30 in the Missouri House, where he serves as Speaker of the House, and is running for the District 8 Senate seat. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Keri Ingle Democratic
- Lowering costs for families
- Supporting quality public schools
- Expanding access to affordable healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Keri Ingle
Ingle is the state representative for House District 35 in Lee's Summit, first elected in 2018, and holds a degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in social work, per the campaign site. She previously worked at the Jackson County Children's Division protecting vulnerable children and assisting families in crisis, per the campaign site.
Jon Patterson (Republican), Keri Ingle (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.
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Who is on the ballot in Jackson County, Missouri on November 3, 2026?
Jackson County sample ballot 2026: see where the county executive and county legislator at-large candidates stand on taxes, the budget and housing. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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Candidate roster last updated Oct 2, 2026 from official election sources.