See where Jones and Barnes stand on schools and health care. Names follow official Buchanan County election filings.
Mike Jones (Republican), Shereka Barnes (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.
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Mike Jones currently represents Missouri House District 12, having been elected in November 2024, per his official House member page. He is a Kansas City native who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1997 to 2001 performing maintenance on AC-130 Gunships, and owns Elite Painting KC, a residential painting business. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
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Barnes has worked in nonprofit health care and education, serves on the Park Hill School District Board and previously served on the board of Kids Win Missouri, per the campaign site. Born and raised in Kansas City, she holds two bachelor's degrees in public relations and human relations from Missouri Western State University, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Missouri Senate District 34 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Jones and Shereka Barnes. Candidate information follows official Buchanan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and health care.
When is the Missouri Senate District 34 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.
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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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