The Ballot Brief
Lafayette County, Missouri

Missouri House District 53

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2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terry Thompson and Beth Grubb. Candidate information follows official Lafayette County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Terry Thompson (Republican), Beth Grubb (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Terry Thompson 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.

Terry Thompson

Republican · Incumbent

Terry Thompson is the Republican nominee for Missouri House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list.

Beth Grubb

Democratic

Beth Grubb is the Democratic nominee for Missouri House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Lafayette County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Missouri election office, or see the full Lafayette County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.