Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri House District 19

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Irene Spalding and Wick Thomas. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Wick Thomas, is on the ballot.

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Karen Irene Spalding

Republican

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 19 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 19 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

Karen Irene Spalding, full profile Wick Thomas, full profile Official Missouri election office