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2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Irene Spalding and Wick Thomas. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Karen Irene Spalding (Republican), Wick Thomas (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Wick Thomas 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.
Karen Spalding worked as a music teacher in area public schools for 20 years and serves as a member of the Jackson County Republican Committee, per KCUR's voter guide. She describes herself as offering "the conservative voice and choice" for the district. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the candidate statement, KCUR voter guide)
- Opposes additional gun control measures
- Supports keeping Missouri's current abortion law in place
- Wants employers to prioritize hiring U.S. citizens
Wick Thomas is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list.
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