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Carolyn Caton

RState Representative · District 33

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Missouri House District 33

Biography

Carolyn Caton is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives who has represented District 33 since January 2025 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] Democrat Troy Latterell is also on the general election ballot.[1][2]

Carolyn Caton was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1984.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree from Baker University in 1996 and a graduate degree from the University of Evansville in 2004.[1] Her career experience includes work in the transportation industry and logistics.[1]

Caton was assigned to the House Administration and Accounts, Professional Registration and Licensing, and Transportation committees for 2025-2026.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.

Missouri House District 33

Carolyn Caton is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Missouri House District 33 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 14 of 333 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (7), Education & families (4), Climate & energy (3)

  • Relating to the speed limit on certain roads of this state

    What it does: Raises the uniform speed limit on rural interstates and freeways from 70 to 75 miles per hour and raises the maximum limit the state may set on state roads to 75.

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 6–35, Republicans 87–11

    May 15, 2026Official record ↗

  • Appropriations bill

    What it does: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–46, Republicans 83–22

    May 6, 2026Official record ↗

  • Appropriations bill

    A yes vote adopted the conference committee's report on HB 2002, the appropriations bill for education (State Board of Education and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education); a separate final-passage vote followed. (AI-written)

    What it does: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–46, Republicans 83–20

    May 6, 2026Official record ↗

  • Appropriations bill

    A yes vote backed refusing to adopt the conference committee's report on HB 2002, the education appropriations bill, and asking the Senate for a further conference (the motion failed). (AI-written)

    What it does: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 46–0, Republicans 16–89

    May 6, 2026Official record ↗

  • Tax credit for motion media production projects

    What it does: Modifies the "Show MO Act" tax credit caps for qualified motion media production projects

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 50–0, Republicans 43–54

    Apr 20, 2026Official record ↗

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Their votes on the most contested roll calls

The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank

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Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

HB 2017 · MO HOUSE

Appropriations bill

YesVOTED

Motion: Previous question

A yes vote would have ended debate and forced an immediate vote on House Resolution 2, which informed the Senate that the House adopted no motions to override the Governor's vetoes of HB 2002-2012 and HB 2017. (AI-written)

Appropriates money for capital improvements

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Failed 68–69·Procedural·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 1696 · MO HOUSE

Relating to the right of sepulcher

YesVOTED

Motion: Final passage (truly agreed to and finally passed)

Modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 139–3·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 1696 · MO HOUSE

Relating to the right of sepulcher

YesVOTED

Motion: Adopt SS SCS HCS HB 1696, as amended

A yes vote adopted the Senate's version of HB 1696, which changes who is next-of-kin for the right of sepulcher and requires criminal background checks for residential camp staff and volunteers. (AI-written)

Modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 134–3·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 1696 · MO HOUSE

Relating to the right of sepulcher

YesVOTED

Motion: Previous question

A yes vote ended debate on the Senate's version of HB 1696 (right of sepulcher and camp staff background checks) so the House could vote on adopting it (previous question). (AI-written)

Modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 103–40·Procedural·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2474 · MO HOUSE

Relating to design-build contracts

YesVOTED

Motion: Final passage (truly agreed to and finally passed)

Modifies provisions governing design-build contracts

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 136–5·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2474 · MO HOUSE

Relating to design-build contracts

YesVOTED

Motion: Adopt SCS HCS HB 2474, as amended

A yes vote adopted the Senate's version of HB 2474, which adds progressive design-build contracts to public contract law and authorizes more cooperative purchasing agreements by the state. (AI-written)

Modifies provisions governing design-build contracts

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 131–5·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2896 · MO HOUSE

Relating to higher education governing bodies

YesVOTED

Motion: Final passage (truly agreed to and finally passed)

Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 140–2·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2896 · MO HOUSE

Relating to higher education governing bodies

YesVOTED

Motion: Adopt SS SCS HB 2896

Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 139–2·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2896 · MO HOUSE

Relating to higher education governing bodies

YesVOTED

Motion: Previous question

A yes vote ended debate on the Senate's version of HB 2896 (higher education boards and related education changes) so the House could vote on adopting it (previous question). (AI-written)

Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 102–35·Procedural·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 2292 · MO HOUSE

Relating to reporting of abuse and neglect

YesVOTED

Motion: Final passage (truly agreed to and finally passed)

Modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect reporting, including a requirement to report companion animal abuse

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 128–9·Substantive·May 15, 2026Roll call ↗

Showing 10 of 779 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.