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2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Todd and Jennifer Cassidy. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Michael Todd (Republican), Jennifer Cassidy (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.
Michael Todd is the mayor of Grain Valley, a position he has held for 14 years, and taught special education for 26 years in the Grain Valley and Blue Springs school districts before retiring in 2025, per his campaign website. He also served six years as a Grain Valley alderman and holds degrees in elementary education and school administration from the University of Central Missouri.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Securing funding for local roads and bridges under MoDOT or county control
- Improving the foster care and adoption system
- Supporting teachers and educators
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Jennifer Cassidy is a small business owner who has lived in Grain Valley for 20 years, per her campaign website. She has volunteered with City Union Mission since age 15 and served on the board of directors for the Giant Step Special Needs program. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Increasing funding for public education and teacher pay
- Supporting access to reproductive health care
- Expanding support for families of children with disabilities
