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Dan T. Tarwater III

Democratic · Missouri · 2026

A nearly three-decade veteran of the Jackson County Legislature representing south Kansas City before stepping away in 2022, per Beacon: Kansas City. His endorsements include the Fraternal Order of Police, Freedom Inc., and the UAW, and he says he would serve a single term, per his campaign site and the Martin City Telegraph.

Priorities

Repay taxpayers overcharged by the 2023 assessments in full via a voter approved bond, per the Martin City Telegraph
Upgrade front-facing county departments and customer service, per the Martin City Telegraph
Rebuild working relationships between the executive and legislators, per the Martin City Telegraph

On the ballot

Jackson County Executive · Missouri · 2026

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