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Marla Smith
Marla Smith (Democratic Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 74. She assumed office on January 8, 2025. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Smith (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 74. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Marla Smith's career experience includes nearly 30 years as a senior clerk in the St. Louis County 21st Circuit Court. She also served as an alderperson for the city of Pagedale from 2005 to 2017.[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 74
Incumbent Marla Smith is running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 74 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 74
Marla Smith defeated Jack Howard in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 74 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marla Smith (D) | 83.6 | 10,195 |
| Jack Howard (R) | 16.4 | 1,999 | ||
| Total votes: 12,194 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent Kevin Windham Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 74 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Windham Jr. | 100.0 | 4,467 |
| Total votes: 4,467 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 74
Jack Howard advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 74 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jack Howard | 100.0 | 469 | |
| Total votes: 469 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 74 |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Kevin Windham Jr. (D) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 74 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
