One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 159 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joel Mace. Candidate information follows official McDonald County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Joel Mace (Republican) 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.
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Joel Mace is a veteran detective with the Newton County Sheriff's Office with over a decade in law enforcement, per the Missouri Times. He previously served as a patrol officer in Diamond and Granby before joining the Newton County Sheriff's Office in 2013. He is the Republican nominee for Missouri House District 159. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Missouri House District 159 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 159 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joel Mace. Candidate information follows official McDonald County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Missouri House District 159 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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