Missouri State House District 39
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mark Meirath Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Tanya LakinsDemocraticMark MeirathRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Mark Meirath (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Mark Meirath (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LakinsRight column: Meirath
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Tanya LakinsDemocratic
- Mark MeirathIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.mo.gov (PDF), dated Aug 25
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History (30 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 16,905
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark MeirathWon Republican 16,905100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,120
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug RicheyWon(incumbent) Republican 11,120100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,328
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeggy McGaughWon(incumbent) Republican 15,328100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,245
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeggy McGaughWon Republican 9,53466.9% DemocraticRick Mellon Democratic 4,71133.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,205
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe Don McGaughWon(incumbent) Republican 14,205100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,847
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe Don McGaughWon(incumbent) Republican 7,847100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,601
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe Don McGaughWon Republican 8,72355.9% DemocraticWill Talbert Democratic 6,87844.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,314
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJean PetersbakerWon Democratic 8,314100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,749
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth LowWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,88782.9% LibertarianLance Weber Libertarian 2,86217.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,936
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth LowWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,75381.7% RepublicanRoger Leib Republican 2,18318.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,346
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth LowWon Democratic 14,346100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,050
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarsha CampbellWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,050100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,983
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarsha CampbellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,25468.4% RepublicanC. Clinton Campbell Republican 4,30428.7% GreenCharles Winters Green 4252.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,741
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarsha CampbellWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,40969.0% RepublicanStella Sollars Republican 3,33231.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,306
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarsha CampbellWon Democratic 9,29164.9% RepublicanStella Sollars Republican 5,01535.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,582
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnette N. MorganWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,14564.7% RepublicanPhillip E. Taggart Republican 4,43735.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,132
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnette N. MorganWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,09286.5% LibertarianJacques Tucker Libertarian 2,04013.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,943
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFletcher DanielsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,943100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,255
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFletcher DanielsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,77394.2% RepublicanWardell Anderson Republican 4825.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,522
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFletcher DanielsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,522100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,590
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFletcher DanielsWon Democratic 10,10495.4% RepublicanEarle Wadkins Republican 4864.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 857
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFletcher DanielsWon Democratic 857100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,786
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil CurlsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,53896.8% RepublicanGregory Moohn Republican 2483.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,394
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. T. DawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,60259.8% RepublicanJay Brandt Republican 5,79240.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,079
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. T. DawsonWon Democratic 6,40757.8% RepublicanJay Brandt Republican 4,67242.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,896
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClarence H. HeflinWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,04862.4% RepublicanJay Brandt Republican 4,84837.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,209
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClarence H. HeflinWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,27468.8% RepublicanJoseph Kenneth Ward Republican 1,93531.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,061
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClarence H. HeflinWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,02054.4% RepublicanJay Brandt Republican 5,04145.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,686
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. J. King Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 6,60668.2% DemocraticKathleen S. Newman Democratic 3,08031.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,778
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. J. King Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 8,778100.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Missouri State House District 39, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mo/house/39. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mo/sldl:39
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026