2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terry Thompson and Beth Grubb. Candidate information follows official Ray County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Terry Thompson (Republican), Beth Grubb (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Terry Thompson 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, Terry Thompson, is on the ballot.
Missouri › Ray County › Missouri House District 53
Republican Incumbent
Terry Thompson represents parts of Ray and Lafayette counties as the District 53 state representative, first elected in November 2020, per the Missouri House of Representatives. He was a banking executive for 40 years in Lafayette County and is a former Lexington R-V School Board member, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Democratic
No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Missouri House District 53 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terry Thompson and Beth Grubb. Candidate information follows official Ray County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Missouri House District 53 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 Ray County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Ray County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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