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Jasper County, Missouri

Missouri House District 163

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 163 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cathy Jo Loy and Brenna Barksdale. Candidate information follows official Jasper County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Cathy Jo Loy (Republican), Brenna Barksdale (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Cathy Jo Loy is the sitting member per the House roster. 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. The sitting officeholder, Cathy Jo Loy, is on the ballot.

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Cathy Jo Loy

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Cathy Jo Loy has worked as a graphic designer and display artist and previously operated a licensed home daycare, per her official Missouri House biography. She represents part of Jasper County in House District 163 and was appointed by Governor Parson to the Missouri Public Charter School Commission, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Brenna Barksdale

Democratic

Biography

Brenna Barksdale is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 163 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list. 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 163 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 163 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cathy Jo Loy and Brenna Barksdale. Candidate information follows official Jasper County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 163 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 Jasper 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 Jasper County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Missouri election office, or see the full Jasper County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Jasper County Presiding CommissionerJasper County Commissioner, Eastern DistrictJasper County Clerk of the Circuit CourtSee all 13 Jasper County races
Candidate profiles
Cathy Jo Loy, full profileBrenna Barksdale, full profileOfficial Missouri election office