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3 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 147 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Voss, Tim Palmer and Greg Tlapek. Candidate information follows official Cape Girardeau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
John Voss (Republican), Tim Palmer (Democratic), Greg Tlapek (Libertarian) meet on the November 3 ballot; John Voss 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.
Republican · Incumbent
John Voss worked in management for The Procter & Gamble Corporation, leading domestic and international business assignments, per his official Missouri House biography. He represents the City of Cape Girardeau in House District 147 and was first elected in November 2022, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Democratic
Tim Palmer is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 147 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Libertarian
Greg Tlapek is the Libertarian nominee for Missouri House District 147 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.