Pettis County, Missouri

Missouri House District 52

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Israel Baeza and Rene Vance. Candidate information follows official Pettis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Israel Baeza (Republican), Rene Vance (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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Israel Baeza

Republican

Top priorities

Protecting constitutional freedoms and promoting fiscal responsibility
Reducing government regulations affecting farmers and small businesses
Supporting rural Missouri communities and working families without raising taxes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Israel Baeza serves as Eastern Commissioner for Pettis County, per his campaign site. He is married to Perla, with two children, and serves on the boards of the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Missouri Extension Council, per the same source.

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Rene Vance

Democratic

Top priorities

Curbing inflation and investing in local jobs
Increasing public school funding and teacher pay
Expanding affordable housing and property tax relief

Per the Upballot voter guide.

Biography

Rene Vance is a retired Air Force veteran and former school bus driver, substitute teacher and military technical instructor, per her Upballot voter guide profile. She volunteers on the board of the Sedalia Senior Center and works as a delivery driver, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 52 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 52 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 Pettis 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 Pettis County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Israel Baeza, full profile Rene Vance, full profile Official Missouri election office