Cody Hutcheson
Cody Hutcheson (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 123. Hutcheson declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Hutcheson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
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 123
Cody Hutcheson (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 123 on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 123
Incumbent Jeff Vernetti (R) is running in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 123 on August 4, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Cody Hutcheson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hutcheson's responses.
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I am running for Missouri House District 123. Too many residents feel unheard by their current representation. Missouri voters have approved measures such as minimum wage increases and paid sick leave, yet elected officials have supported efforts to weaken voter-approved policies. Representatives should respect the will of the voters, even when they personally disagree. Throughout my military career, I lived by the Air Force core values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Leadership requires accountability, transparency, and decisions made with people’s needs at the center. Families in District 123 face rising insurance costs, increasing grocery and home energy prices, declining rural healthcare access, and schools ranked near the bottom nationally. Our waterways face pollution concerns, and much of the district still lacks reliable high-speed fiber internet.
District 123 should be a place where middle-class families want to come to start a family, build careers, and invest in their future. I am running to restore a People First approach to representation by listening to constituents and focusing on practical solutions that improve everyday life.- People First Leadership As a 20-year Air Force veteran, I led with one principle: people come first. Leadership means listening, being accountable, and respecting the will of voters—even when you disagree. In Missouri, we’ve seen efforts to weaken voter-approved policies like minimum wage and paid sick leave. Representatives should not override the people they serve. I am running to restore integrity, transparency, and a People First approach to District 123.
- Lowering the Cost of Living Families in District 123 are feeling the squeeze. Insurance premiums are rising. Grocery and home energy costs—including electricity, propane, and natural gas—continue to climb. Rural healthcare access is shrinking while schools rank near the bottom nationally. These aren’t abstract policy debates—they impact daily life. I will focus on practical, responsible solutions that help working and middle-class families build stable, secure futures.
- Protecting Our Future and Growing Our District District 123 is one of the most beautiful areas in Missouri, yet we are losing population rather than gaining it. To attract families and small businesses, we must protect our waterways, invest in strong schools, and expand reliable high-speed fiber internet access across rural areas. Growth requires modern infrastructure and responsible stewardship. I am running to help make this a place where families want to start and invest in their future.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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