Vernon County, Missouri

Missouri Senate District 28

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sam Alexander and Mike McCaffree. Candidate information follows official Vernon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sam Alexander (Republican), Mike McCaffree (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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Sam Alexander

Republican

Top priorities

Second Amendment rights and constitutional carry
Border security
Medical freedom and patient autonomy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sam Alexander is a board-certified emergency room physician with more than 30 years of experience, serving as senior partner with Emergency Physicians of Springfield, per his campaign site. He holds a BA/MD from the UMKC School of Medicine, has been a licensed pilot since 1984, and also farms in Fair Play, Missouri, per the same source.

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Mike McCaffree

Democratic

Top priorities

Create quality jobs and support public education
Advocate for affordable housing and improved district infrastructure
Keep hospitals and clinics accessible in small communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mike McCaffree was born and raised in Nevada, Missouri, and served 17 years on the Nevada R-5 Board of Education, per the campaign site. McCaffree is running for Missouri Senate District 28 on a platform focused on jobs, education and rural infrastructure, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri Senate District 28 in 2026?

When is the Missouri Senate District 28 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 Vernon 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 Vernon County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sam Alexander, full profile Mike McCaffree, full profile Official Missouri election office