Jackson County, Missouri

3rd District County Legislator

2 candidates are tracked for 3rd District County Legislator on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phyllis Hernandez and Scott Qualls. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Phyllis Hernandez

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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

Top priorities

Government should serve the people, not be a burden on them

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for 3rd District County Legislator in 2026?

When is the 3rd District County Legislator 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 Jackson County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Phyllis Hernandez, full profile Scott Qualls, full profile Official Missouri election office