Missouri State House District 155

Current seat holder: Matthew Overcast (R).

Matthew Overcast

Biography Representative Matthew Overcast, a Republican, represents Douglas, Ozark, southern Stone, and Taney Counties (District 155) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first term in November of 2024. Overcast, born in Houston, Missouri, completed his primary and secondary education in Ozark and Douglas County, eventually graduating from Ava High School.

“Urban Missourians are just as affected, whether through outdoor recreation, suburban tick exposure, emergency room visits, or disruptions to food access and health care. Alpha-Gal doesn’t stop at city limits, and our policy response shouldn’t either.” (Missouri House of Representatives Newsroom)

Joshua Berzins

Joshua Berzins See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026

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“I’m passionate about policies that lift up working people and give every Missourian a fair chance. Too many families are struggling while wealthy insiders write the rules, but I believe we can build something better.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“I want to raise wages, guarantee affordable healthcare for every Missourian, and strengthen public schools with real opportunities in apprenticeships and skilled trades. I’m committed to rebuilding rural infrastructure and creating a government that serves our communities with honesty, dignity, and hope for the future.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)