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Mark Meirath

RState Representative · District 39

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Missouri House District 39

Biography

Mark Meirath is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives who has represented District 39 since January 2025 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] Democrat Tanya Lakins is also on the general election ballot.[1][2]

Mark Meirath was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, graduated from Archbishop O'Hara High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University and William Jewell College.[1] His career experience includes owning a construction company and working as a branch manager and lender in banking.[1]

Meirath was assigned to the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee for 2025-2026.[1]

  1. 1.Mark Meirath - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference

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

Missouri House District 39

Mark Meirath is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Missouri House District 39 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Other candidates for this seat

Tanya LakinsCandidateDMissouri House District 39Missouri

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 7 of 310 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (5), Rights & public safety (3), Education & families (2)

  • Appropriations bill

    What it does: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Corrections

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 15–24, Republicans 87–15

    May 6, 2026Official record ↗

  • Appropriations bill

    A yes vote adopted the conference committee's report on HB 2009, the appropriations bill for the Department of Corrections; a separate final-passage vote followed. (AI-written)

    What it does: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Corrections

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 19–21, Republicans 88–15

    May 6, 2026Official record ↗

  • Appropriations bill

    What it does: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Revenue and Department of Transportation

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 16–25, Republicans 75–25

    Mar 26, 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 1–48, Republicans 84–22

    Mar 26, 2026Official record ↗

  • Relating to allowing public schools to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers

    What it does: Allows school districts and charter schools to employ chaplains or accept them as screened volunteers; requires membership in a Defense Department-listed religious-endorsing organization and background checks; bars re…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 2–44, Republicans 83–13

    May 14, 2025Official 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

NoVOTED

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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

Not votingNO VOTE

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.