Dustin Lloyd
Dustin Lloyd (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 39. Lloyd declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Lloyd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dustin Lloyd served in the U.S. Army. He earned a high school diploma from Excelsior Springs High School. Lloyd's career experience includes working as a customer service representative.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Tanya Lakins (D) and Dustin Lloyd (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Mark Meirath (R) is running in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 39 on August 4, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dustin Lloyd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lloyd's responses.
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I was raised with simple values: work hard, live within your means, keep your word, and take care of your neighbors. Those values guide why I’m running for State Representative.
Families across our district are feeling the pressure of rising prices—groceries, housing, utilities, and healthcare all cost more, while paychecks don’t stretch as far. Seniors are worried about fixed incomes, veterans face unnecessary red tape, and families want a fair shot without government getting in the way.
I believe in responsible budgeting, local control, strong public schools, and standing up for those who served our country. Government should be practical, accountable, and focused on solving real problems—not scoring points.
I respect different viewpoints and believe we get better results when we listen first and work together. My goal is to represent our district with integrity, common sense, and a steady hand—putting Missouri families, community values, and fiscal responsibility first.- Affordability First Every family feels the pressure of rising costs. My focus is on practical solutions that help make housing, groceries, utilities, healthcare, and childcare more affordable so paychecks go further and families can plan for the future.
- Common-Sense, Responsible Government Taxpayer dollars should be used carefully and transparently. I believe in reducing waste, cutting unnecessary red tape, and focusing government on what truly helps people live, work, and raise families in their communities.
- People Over Politics I’m focused on what works—not labels or party talking points. Listening to residents, respecting different viewpoints, and solving real problems will always come before politics, because good policy should serve people first.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 39 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 15, 2026
