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Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri House District 22

One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Yolanda Young. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Yolanda Young (Democratic) is the only nominee on the November 3 ballot; Yolanda Young 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, Yolanda Young, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Yolanda Young

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Yolanda Young is a board member of the Children's Trust Fund and was appointed by the governor to the Victims of Sexual Assault Task Force, per her official House biography. She was elected to the Missouri House in a special election, with her first term beginning in January 2020. Young focuses on legislation addressing the needs of children, youth, families and seniors. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 22 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Yolanda Young. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 22 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.

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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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Yolanda Young, full profileOfficial Missouri election office