2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon Phelps and Taigan Rayne Plummer. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brandon Phelps (Republican), Taigan Rayne Plummer (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brandon Phelps 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Brandon Phelps, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Brandon Phelps represents Johnson County as the District 54 state representative, first elected in November 2024, per the Missouri House of Representatives. A graduate of Warrensburg High School, he has more than 30 years of experience in the auto sales industry and has owned and operated Sonic Lawn and Landscape for the past 17 years, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Democratic
Taigan Rayne Plummer won the Democratic nomination for Missouri House District 54 in the August 4, 2026 primary, per Show Me Progress, which reported that she has been engaging with district voters, including at a public town hall in Warrensburg. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Missouri House District 54 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon Phelps and Taigan Rayne Plummer. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Missouri House District 54 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 Johnson County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Johnson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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