Biography
Kelly Gatts is the Republican candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives, District 6, in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the Republican primary on August 4, 2026.[1][2] He is a former high school science teacher who is self-employed.[1][3]
Gatts earned a bachelor's degree from Truman State University in 1990.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he listed his background as a former high school science teacher and former child abuse investigator, a high school and college soccer referee, past president of the Randolph County Christian Coalition, a prison ministry volunteer, and an auxiliary member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.[3]
In the survey, Gatts described his campaign as pro-life, and said he would also focus on protecting children in schools, upholding the U.S. Constitution, supporting the military and veterans, lowering taxes, and supporting farms and small businesses.[3] He said the only endorsement he sought was from Missouri Right to Life.[3]
- 1.Kelly Gatts - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Kelly Gatts - Ballotpedia (2026 Candidate Connection survey responses) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Missouri House District 6
Kelly Gatts is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Missouri House District 6 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.