Newton County, Missouri

Missouri House District 160

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 160 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cheryle Perkins and Angela Thomas. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Cheryle Perkins (Republican), Angela Thomas (Democratic) meet 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.

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Cheryle Perkins

Republican

Top priorities

Ensuring a fair and just tax policy under the Hancock Amendment
Reforming the State Tax Commission's process for hearing taxpayer appeals
Expanding mental health treatment facilities across the state

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cheryle Perkins has spent 23 years in the Newton County Assessor's office, including 13 years as a deputy and 10 years as the elected Assessor, per her campaign website and the Joplin Globe. She is the Republican nominee for Missouri House District 160.

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Angela Thomas

Democratic

Biography

Angela Thomas is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 160 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 160 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 160 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 Newton 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 Newton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Newton County Presiding Commissioner Newton County Commissioner, District 2 (special election, unexpired term)Newton County Clerk of the Circuit Court See all 11 Newton County races

Candidate profiles

Cheryle Perkins, full profile Angela Thomas, full profile Official Missouri election office