Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri House District 29

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Bruette and Tedi H. Rowland. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Robert Bruette (Republican), Tedi H. Rowland (Democratic) meet 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.

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Robert Bruette

Republican

Top priorities

Lowering property taxes
Fiscal responsibility in state government
Supporting local businesses and first responders

Per campaign statement, The Missouri Times.

Biography

Robert Bruette is a candidate for Missouri House District 29, per his campaign site. He holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has professional experience in statistical analysis, healthcare performance and public-sector decision support, per his campaign site. He is a husband and father of four who is active in church and youth leadership, per his campaign site.

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Tedi H. Rowland

Democratic

Top priorities

Affordability, including childcare subsidies and removing the sales tax on food and medicine
Fully funding Missouri's school foundation formula
A more coordinated system of disability and mental health services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tedi Rowland is a longtime Independence resident who spent years at home raising her four children before returning to work, per her campaign website. She is married to Rory Rowland, who represented District 29 in the Missouri House from 2016 to 2022, and has advocated for disability inclusion and support through her family's experience.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 29 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 29 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

Robert Bruette, full profile Tedi H. Rowland, full profile Official Missouri election office