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St. Louis County, Missouri

Missouri House District 101

3 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 101 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Keathley, Paul Lentz and Jeff Coleman. Candidate information follows official St. Louis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ben Keathley (Republican), Paul Lentz (Democratic), Jeff Coleman (Libertarian) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ben Keathley 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Ben Keathley, is on the ballot.

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Ben Keathley

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Ben Keathley is an attorney with a law practice in Chesterfield, per his official House biography. He previously completed two terms on the Chesterfield City Council, including two terms as chairman of its Public Health and Safety Committee. He is the Republican incumbent for Missouri House District 101. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Paul Lentz

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Fully funding public schools and universal Pre-K
  • Capping out-of-pocket costs for essential medications like insulin
  • Investing in safer roads and public transit infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Paul Lentz has worked as a corporate revenue accountant, a software analyst and big data engineer, and a small business operator, per his campaign website. He also volunteers with the differently-abled and unhoused populations of Missouri. He is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 101.

Jeff Coleman

Libertarian

Biography

Jeff Coleman is the Libertarian nominee for Missouri House District 101 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 101 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 101 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Keathley, Paul Lentz and Jeff Coleman. Candidate information follows official St. Louis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 101 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 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 St. Louis County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Ben Keathley, full profilePaul Lentz, full profileJeff Coleman, full profileOfficial Missouri election office