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Buchanan County, Missouri

Missouri House District 10

Gatewood and Williams are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Buchanan County election filings.

About this race

Paul Gatewood (Republican), LaTonya T. Williams (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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Paul Gatewood

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Keeping St. Joseph affordable, per candidate statement via KQ2
  • Increasing economic opportunities for blue-collar families, per candidate statement via KQ2
Biography

Paul Gatewood is a Marine Corps veteran who served 26 years as an evidence manager for the St. Joseph Police Department, per KQ2. He is the father of eight and grandfather of nine. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

LaTonya T. Williams

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Strengthening public education, per candidate statement via KQ2
  • Improving affordable childcare access, per candidate statement via KQ2
  • Expanding healthcare access, per candidate statement via KQ2
Biography

LaTonya Williams serves on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education and is executive director of the Bartlett Center in St. Joseph, per KQ2. She is pursuing a doctorate in management with an emphasis on organizational leadership. 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 10 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Gatewood and LaTonya T. Williams. Candidate information follows official Buchanan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri House District 10 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 Buchanan County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Buchanan County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Paul Gatewood, full profileLaTonya T. Williams, full profileOfficial Missouri election office