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Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri House District 23

One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tony L. Van Trece. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tony L. Van Trece (Democratic) is the only nominee on the November 3 ballot. 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tony L. Van Trece

Democratic

Biography

Tony L. Van Trece is a Kansas City attorney at Franke, Schultz & Mullen P.C. focusing on premises liability, construction law and real estate transactions, per his professional biography. He is a 2019 graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and a member of the Missouri Bar Association. 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 23 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tony L. Van Trece. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 23 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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