Brown and Ray are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Dallas County election filings.
Jeff Brown (Republican), Josh Ray (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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Jeff Brown is a Lebanon small business owner, psychologist and published author running for Missouri State Representative, per the campaign site. Brown grew up working in the family business Quality Drycleaners and graduated from Lebanon High School, per the campaign site.
No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Missouri House District 142 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 142 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Brown and Josh Ray. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Missouri House District 142 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 Dallas County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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