St. Louis city, Missouri

Missouri House District 81

One candidate is tracked for Missouri House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James (Jimmy) Lappe. Candidate information follows official St. Louis City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

James (Jimmy) Lappe (Democratic) 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.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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James (Jimmy) Lappe

Democratic

Top priorities

Protect the ballot initiative petition process
Protect collective bargaining rights and oppose right-to-work laws
Support public education funding

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jimmy Lappe is a former St. Louis alderman who works for the Missouri AFL-CIO and is a member of IBEW Local 1, per his campaign website. He previously worked as an organizer and communications director for a food and commercial workers union local and later for Missouri Jobs with Justice.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 81 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 81 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 St. Louis city ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official St. Louis city and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

James (Jimmy) Lappe, full profile Official Missouri election office