Darin Chappell
Darin Chappell (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 137. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Chappell (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 137. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Darin Chappell lives in Rogersville, Missouri. Chappell graduated from Springfield Kickapoo High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and in the U.S. Army Reserve. Chappell earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration, both from Missouri State University. His career experience includes working as the city administrator for Chillicothe, Bolivar, and Seymour, and as a Missouri State University adjunct professor.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Chappell was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Chappell was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Darin Chappell defeated Bryce Lockwood in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 137 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Darin Chappell (R) | 70.4 | 16,584 |
 | Bryce Lockwood (D) | 29.6 | 6,988 | |
| Total votes: 23,572 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 137
Bryce Lockwood advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 137 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryce Lockwood | 100.0 | 1,979 |
| Total votes: 1,979 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Darin Chappell advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 137 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Darin Chappell | 100.0 | 6,170 |
| Total votes: 6,170 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 137
Darin Chappell won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 137 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Darin Chappell (R) | 100.0 | 13,708 |
| Total votes: 13,708 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 137
Darin Chappell defeated Thomas Barr in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 137 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Darin Chappell | 50.8 | 3,519 |
 | Thomas Barr | 49.2 | 3,408 | |
| Total votes: 6,927 | |||
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2010
Chappell was defeated in the August 3 Republican primary by Lyndall Fraker.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 137 |
Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 137 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by John Black (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 137 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
