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Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri House District 21

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Young and Will Jobe. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Will Jobe, is on the ballot.

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Michael Young

Republican

Top priorities
  • Defending constitutional liberties
  • Providing economic relief for working families
  • Supporting first responders

Per campaign statement, The Missouri Times.

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • Property taxes and homestead exemptions
  • Jobs and the economy, including labor unions and paid leave
  • Education and teacher compensation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 21 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Young and Will Jobe. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 21 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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