Katelyn Zach

Katelyn Zach is the Democratic candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives, District 133, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[2][1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a Springfield case manager at a nonprofit that works with people experiencing homelessness, and named housing, public education and healthcare as campaign priorities.[3]

Katelyn Zach grew up in Kansas and moved to Springfield, Missouri, for college, according to a Ballotpedia survey she completed in 2026.[3] She earned a degree in Political Science from Drury University and, while in school, worked at a local nonprofit focused on helping families achieve financial stability and homeownership in North Springfield.[3] Zach said she currently works as a case manager for a nonprofit in Springfield, helping people experiencing homelessness access stable housing and supportive services.[3]

In the survey, Zach said her campaign supports expanding state funding for affordable housing development, strengthening tenant protections and expanding rental assistance.[3] She also said it supports fully funding K-12 public schools, increasing teacher pay, and expanding access to affordable higher education and vocational training.[3] Zach identified affordable healthcare as a third key message.[3]

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