3 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Perkins, Thomas D McBeth and Sheri Jay. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Chad Perkins (Republican), Thomas D McBeth (Democratic), Sheri Jay (Libertarian) meet on the November 3 ballot; Chad Perkins 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, Chad Perkins, is on the ballot.
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Chad Perkins has worked as an on-air radio host at KJFM Radio since 2001, per his official House biography. He graduated from Bowling Green High School and attended John Wood Community College and the University of Missouri. He is the Republican incumbent and Speaker Pro Tem for Missouri House District 40. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Thomas D McBeth is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 40 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.
Sheri Jay is the Libertarian nominee for Missouri House District 40 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.
Who is running for Missouri House District 40 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Perkins, Thomas D McBeth and Sheri Jay. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Missouri House District 40 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.
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Candidate roster from official Lincoln County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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