Jackson County, Missouri

Missouri House District 37

One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karissa Marie Varga. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Karissa Marie Varga (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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Karissa Marie Varga

Democratic

Top priorities

Expanding Medicaid access and lowering prescription drug costs
Protecting home and community-based services for people with disabilities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Karissa Varga is a registered nurse and former direct support professional who cared for adults with disabilities, per her candidate profile. She serves on the Hickman Mills Educational Foundation and South Kansas City Alliance boards and was named Young Democrat of the Year by the Jackson County Democrats. 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 37 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 37 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

Karissa Marie Varga, full profile Official Missouri election office