Martin Wins Missouri House District 44 Reelection
Republican John Martin holds his seat in the district covering Hallsville, Centralia, Sturgeon, Ashland, Hartsburg and parts of Columbia.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican John Martin won reelection to Missouri House District 44 by about 700 votes, according to unofficial results reported late Tuesday. The win gives Martin a second term representing the district.
Why it matters
Martin's reelection keeps the seat in Republican hands and signals continued support for his conservative platform in the Missouri House. The margin of about 700 votes shows a competitive race in the district.
Unofficial results show Martin winning by about 700 votes in House District 44. Official certification of the results has not yet been reported.
The players
John Martin
Republican state representative for Missouri House District 44, a small business owner and former pastor who previously lost a 2022 race for District 47 to Adrian Plank.
Bekki Brewer
Democratic candidate who ran against Martin in the House District 44 race.
The details
Martin's Democratic opponent was Bekki Brewer. Martin, a small business owner of Pro Pumping and Hydrojetting and a former pastor, first took office in 2024 after defeating Democrat Dave Raithel. He serves on the budget, economic and development, and elementary and secondary education committees.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election day; unofficial results showing Martin's win were reported late that night.
Season Trajectory
Martin's 2022 loss to Adrian Plank in District 47 preceded his 2024 win in House District 44, and his reelection extends that path into a second term. The win also reflects the redistricted 2025 congressional map that he supports.
Missouri voters in House District 44 now have Martin representing them for a second term. Martin has said he will push conservative ideals and advance agricultural education in elementary public schools.
The takeaway
Track certification of the House District 44 results to confirm the final margin of Martin's win. Voters can follow Martin's committee work on budget and education issues during his second term.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MDJOnline.
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