Pike County, Missouri

Missouri Senate District 10

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Deering and John Wells. Candidate information follows official Pike County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mike Deering (Republican), John Wells (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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Mike Deering

Republican

Top priorities

Limiting government growth and demanding accountability for how tax dollars are spent
Strengthening protections for landowners and property rights
Supporting school choice while protecting rural public schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mike Deering is a Missouri farmer and small business owner who has served as Executive Vice President of the Missouri Cattlemen's Association since 2012, per his campaign website and the Missouri Independent. He and his wife live in Montgomery City, where they raise cattle and sheep and, in 2024, opened a storefront selling farm-fresh meats and Missouri-made products. He is the Republican nominee for Missouri Senate District 10.

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John Wells

Democratic

Top priorities

Government accountability in the Missouri Legislature

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Wells has nearly 30 years of experience as a Missouri state employee and holds a Master's in Public Administration from the Truman School at the University of Missouri, per his campaign website. KOMU reports he is a retired communications official and public school aide from Holts Summit. He is the Democratic nominee for Missouri Senate District 10.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri Senate District 10 in 2026?

When is the Missouri Senate District 10 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 Pike 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.

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Candidate roster from official Pike County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mike Deering, full profile John Wells, full profile Official Missouri election office