Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri House District 30

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Martin and Kevin Grover. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jeff Martin (Republican), Kevin Grover (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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Jeff Martin

Republican

Top priorities

Reducing property taxes and wasteful government spending
Expanding workforce development for skilled trades
Decreasing regulatory burdens on small businesses

Per campaign statement, The Missouri Times.

Biography

Jeff Martin is a candidate for Missouri House District 30, per his campaign site. He founded Martin Underground Construction Inc. in 2005, which grew into a multi-million-dollar employer serving utility infrastructure across Missouri and Kansas, per his campaign site. Born and raised in Independence, Missouri, he has lived in Lee's Summit since 1994 and has coached youth sports for more than 30 years, per his campaign site.

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Kevin Grover

Democratic

Biography

Kevin Grover is a retired educator who spent 31 years in Missouri schools, including seven years as a high school science teacher and coach and 24 years in secondary school administration, per his candidate profile. He retired from education in 2023 and is a lifelong resident of eastern Jackson County. 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 30 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 30 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

Jeff Martin, full profile Kevin Grover, full profile Official Missouri election office