Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri House District 32

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Todd and Jennifer Cassidy. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Todd (Republican), Jennifer Cassidy (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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Michael Todd

Republican

Top priorities

Securing funding for local roads and bridges under MoDOT or county control
Improving the foster care and adoption system
Supporting teachers and educators

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Todd is the mayor of Grain Valley, a position he has held for 14 years, and taught special education for 26 years in the Grain Valley and Blue Springs school districts before retiring in 2025, per his campaign website. He also served six years as a Grain Valley alderman and holds degrees in elementary education and school administration from the University of Central Missouri.

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Jennifer Cassidy

Democratic

Top priorities

Increasing funding for public education and teacher pay
Supporting access to reproductive health care
Expanding support for families of children with disabilities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jennifer Cassidy is a small business owner running to represent Missouri House District 32 in eastern Jackson County, per the campaign site. Cassidy has volunteered with City Union Mission and served on the board of the Giant Step Special Needs program, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 32 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 32 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

Michael Todd, full profile Jennifer Cassidy, full profile Official Missouri election office