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Jackson County Legislator 3rd District

Result: Advanced — Phyllis Hernandez (Democratic), Scott Qualls (Republican)

Source: jcebmo.org

Jackson County, Missouri
My vote power: Above average

This seat represents 3rd District, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Dennis R. Rowland

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

2026 Democratic candidate for Jackson County's 3rd Legislative District on the certified August primary ballot; focused searches found no verified campaign website or prior public office.

Democratic · advanced

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools board member, Kansas City Small Business Task Force appointee, gallery owner, arts-board member, and Democratic candidate for Jackson County's 3rd Legislative District.

Scott Qualls

Advanced

Republican · advanced

2026 Republican candidate for Jackson County's 3rd Legislative District campaigning on property-tax reform, fiscal oversight, and public safety.

Tony Miller

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Attorney, law-firm owner, former assistant prosecutor, and former Jackson County 3rd District At-Large legislator running in the 3rd Legislative District as a Republican.

Records: Social Programs and Welfare 1 for

Sources: jcebmo.org2 · kceb.org · drive.google.com2