State Senator District 18 in Missouri State Senate District 18, Missouri

2026 Primary Election

• Dusty Blue — Small business owner in Mexico, MO

  Dusty Blue, also known as Dustin, is a conservative Republican running for Missouri State Senate District 18 in the 2026 primary election. A Christian, husband, father of two, and U.S. Army veteran who served with the 101st Airborne Division, Blue was raised in Mexico, Missouri, where he later returned to launch his business, Expert Roofing & Exteriors. He also hosts "The Dusty Blue Show," promoting conservative values and citizen-led government. His platform emphasizes pro-life, pro-faith, and pro-family positions, advocating for the unborn, religious liberty, and traditional values, alongside defending the Second Amendment, cutting taxes, and stopping government overreach. Blue aims to fight for everyday Missourians, not special interests, and hold government leaders accountable.

• Ed Lewis — Incumbent State Representative in Moberly, MO

  Ed Lewis is a Republican who currently serves as a State Representative for District 6 in the Missouri House of Representatives, a position he assumed in January 2021. He represents the counties of Macon and Randolph. Lewis, whose hometown is Moberly, is now seeking election to the Missouri State Senate, running for District 18 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 4, 2026. His legislative office is located in Jefferson City, and he has officially announced his candidacy for the State Senate, indicating a desire to continue his public service in a different legislative capacity.

• Greg Sharpe — Incumbent State Representative in Ewing, MO

  State Representative Greg Sharpe, a fifth-generation Northeast Missouri farmer and conservative leader from Ewing, is campaigning for State Senate in Missouri’s 18th District. First elected to the House in 2018, he has served eight years representing District 4. Sharpe prioritizes protecting property rights by fighting eminent domain abuse and securing funding for rural public schools, advocating for teachers and their retirement. He aims to bring a strong voice for Northeast Missouri to Jefferson City.

• Nick Miller — Candidate for State Senator in MO

  Nick Miller is campaigning as a Democratic candidate for the Missouri State Senate, aspiring to represent District 18. He is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on August 4, 2026, where he is running against John Leykamp. Further details regarding his specific policy positions or professional background for his Missouri campaign were not available in the provided search results.

• John Leykamp — Candidate for State Senator in MO

  John Leykamp is a candidate for the Missouri State Senate, seeking to represent District 18 in the 2026 Democratic primary election. Leykamp earned a high school diploma from Wright City High School before attending the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he completed a bachelor's degree in 1979. His career experience includes working in the agriculture sector. He is campaigning to secure the Democratic nomination in the August 4, 2026 primary.