State Senator District 8 in Missouri State Senate District 8, Missouri

2026 Primary Election

• Jon Patterson — Incumbent Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives in Lees Summit, MO

  Jon Patterson is a Republican currently serving as Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 30. Elected in 2018, he is now seeking election to the Missouri State Senate for District 8 in the 2026 primary election. A resident of Lees Summit, Patterson champions a limited government agenda, advocating for better education options, reduced business regulations, and lower taxes. He has been endorsed by Americans for Prosperity Missouri for his work to empower children and parents and reduce the tax burden on Missourians.

• Dan Stacy — Candidate for State Senator in Blue Springs, MO

  Dan Stacy is a constitutional conservative campaigning for the Missouri State Senate to represent District 8 in the 2026 election. A devoted man of faith and Bible college graduate, he previously served as a minister and music director. He transitioned to public service from a career as a business owner and home educator, serving eight years as a Republican State Representative for District 31. During his time in the House, he earned recognition as an Economic Freedom Champion by United for Missouri and a Defender of Limited Government by the Institute for Legislative Analysis. Stacy's platform focuses on driving economic growth, creating well-paying jobs, and expanding opportunities for all Missourians, advocating for policies that empower individuals, opposing corporate welfare, and challenging excessive government spending.

• Keri Ingle — Incumbent State Representative in Lee's Summit, MO

  Keri Ingle is an incumbent member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 35 since assuming office in 2019. A Democrat from Lee's Summit in Jackson County, she previously served as the Democratic Whip from 2019 to 2021. Ingle is currently campaigning for the Missouri State Senate, seeking to represent District 8 in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026. Inspired by her background raised in a military family, she aims to bring her passion, integrity, and commitment to a broader constituency across Missouri. Her current term in the House is set to conclude in January 2027.