Missouri State House District 96

Current seat holder: Brad Christ (R).

Brad Christ

Biography Representative Brad Christ, a Republican, represents part of St. Louis County (District 96) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2022.

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“I believe a strong economy solves a number of concerns. Our GDP and population growth has been rather flat. In order to create a vibrant economy, we need more opportunities, an educated workforce, lower taxes/regulations, and lower crime. I am passionate about economic development, education reform, tax reform, and criminal justice reform.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“After graduating from St. Louis University High School, I went on to earn a degree in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago.” (Campaign website (bradchristformo.com))

Matt Vitale

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“Brad Christ has sponsored charter school expansion, voted for inter-district transfer and vouchers for private school tuition. These policies defund the school districts we live here for.” (Campaign website (vitaleformo.com))
“Charter schools and inter-district transfer defunded the school district and hollowed out neighborhoods across St. Louis City. We don't need politicians forcing the same failed policies in St. Louis County. Matt will fight to keep our schools fully funded and protect specialized services that vulnerable students depend on.” (Campaign website (vitaleformo.com))

Shane Ferguson

Shane Ferguson Ferguson advanced from the Libertarian Party primary on August 4, 2026 . Shane Ferguson served in the U.S.

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“I am strongly against gerrymandering. I am also against the overturning of citizen initiatives that should become law. I do not support Amendment 3, as surgeries for trans young people are already illegal in Missouri, and the further prohibition of abortion removes the prerogative of the parent(s) to make their own decision.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“I do not support sales tax or personal property tax, and I most certainly do not support Amendment 7, which institutes a public slush fund voters cannot mitigate for 5 years.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)