Jackson County, Missouri

5th District County Legislator

2 candidates are tracked for 5th District County Legislator on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Antoine D. Jennings and Dale Carter. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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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Antoine D. Jennings

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Dale Carter

Republican

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for 5th District County Legislator in 2026?

When is the 5th 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?

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 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

Antoine D. Jennings, full profile Dale Carter, full profile Official Missouri election office