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Jackson County, Missouri

County Legislator At-Large, 2nd District

2 candidates are tracked for County Legislator At-Large, 2nd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Donna Peyton and Gresia Cabrera. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Donna Peyton, is on the ballot.

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Donna Peyton

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator At-Large, 2nd District in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for County Legislator At-Large, 2nd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Donna Peyton and Gresia Cabrera. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the County Legislator At-Large, 2nd District 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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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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