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Burt Whaley
Burt Whaley (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 138. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Whaley (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 138. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Burt Whaley was born in Moberly, Missouri. Whaley served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1982 to 2003. He earned a bachelor's degree from Central Missouri State University in 1988, a graduate degree from Central Missouri State University in 1993, and a graduate degree from Central Missouri State University in 2010. His career experience includes working as an educator and administrator. He has been affiliated with the Stone County Republican Central Committee, Stone County Missouri Republican Assembly, Veterans of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Citizens in Action.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 138
Incumbent Burt Whaley and Tom Franiak are running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 138 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 138
Burt Whaley won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 138 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Burt Whaley (R) | 100.0 | 20,287 |
| Total votes: 20,287 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 138
Burt Whaley defeated Tom Franiak in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 138 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Burt Whaley | 72.6 | 5,978 |
| Tom Franiak | 27.4 | 2,257 | ||
| Total votes: 8,235 | |||
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Pledges
Whaley signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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career in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer (active and reserve) and a 28-year career in education as a teacher, the founding principal of an alternative school, and a school board member. He also has 40+ years of service in the church as a lay leader in youth groups, adult Sunday school, and international mission trips. In retirement, he is an instructor and security consultant for active shooter and intruder response, helping schools and churches improve their physical security measures. In addition, he is actively involved as a member and leader in local Republican groups. He is endorsed by Missouri Right to Life and the Missouri Republican Assembly. Burt has been married for 39 years and has four grown children, three sons-in-law, and eleven grandchildren.
“WE BELIEVE all people are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is our fundamental belief that our morals, our values, and our culture are derived from Almighty God. To quote the Psalmist, ‘Blessed is the nation
whose God is the Lord.’ Psalm 33:12.” (Missouri Republican Platform)- Burt Whaley's priority is life, saving babies from conception. Initiative Petition Reform is a
high priority to protect not only our unborn children but also other unwanted amendments being placed on our Missouri Constitution by special interest groups who have a lot of money and are the driving force to promote initiative petitions in high-population areas in
Missouri, thus altering our Missouri Constitution. - Burt's second priority is liberty, an essential aspect of ensuring the education of Missouri's youth. He is committed to protecting Missourian's First and Second Amendment rights, and his support for an amendment to the Missouri Constitution for a "Constitutional Sheriff" is a significant step in securing our liberties. In addition, Burt will vigorously promote quality education for public schools, charter schools, private schools, and home schools, providing a solid foundation for future generations.
- Burt's third priority is the pursuit of happiness for Missourians. Promoting legislation or removing legislation that would stop illegal immigration in our state, stop China and other counties from buying Missouri farmland and other properties, cut taxes, increase local and state economic development, and encourage IN GOD WE TRUST into our decision-making process.
babies, promoting a constitutional amendment for Constitutional Sheriffs, promoting quality education balanced between public, charter, private, and home schools, promoting legislation that addresses the concerns about illegal immigrants, stopping other countries from buying Missouri land and property, cutting taxes, and increasing economic development.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2024
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Missouri House of Representatives District 138 2025-Present |
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