Two Candidates Vie for Missouri House District 10
Democrat LaTonya Williams and Republican Paul Gatewood are seeking the seat being vacated by term-limited Rep. Bill Falkner in the midterm election.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Democrat LaTonya Williams and Republican Paul Gatewood are running for Missouri House District 10 in the midterm election. The seat is currently held by Bill Falkner, who is ineligible to run again due to term limits.
Why it matters
The race will determine who represents the district after Falkner's departure, and both candidates bring local ties to St. Joseph. The outcome shapes local representation in the state House for St. Joseph residents.
The race is a two-candidate contest for a single House seat, with the incumbent barred from re-election by term limits. The source does not report polling, fundraising, or vote projections for either candidate.
The players
LaTonya Williams
Democratic candidate for Missouri House District 10 who serves on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education.
Paul Gatewood
Republican candidate for Missouri House District 10 who has spent years working with local and state lawmakers in Jefferson City.
Bill Falkner
Current holder of Missouri House District 10 who is ineligible to run again due to term limits and is running unopposed for Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner.
The details
LaTonya Williams serves on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education. Paul Gatewood has been involved with several local organizations, has worked with local and state lawmakers, and has spent years traveling to Jefferson City to work with legislators.
Timeline
Midterm election on November 3, 2026.
Political Context
Term limits on Missouri legislators force regular turnover in open seats like District 10, which can shift local representation without an incumbent contest. Opposition-party and advocacy perspectives on the district were not included in the source.
Voters in District 10 will choose between Williams and Gatewood in the November 3, 2026 midterm election. The result determines who represents the district in the Missouri House starting after Falkner's term limit takes effect.
The takeaway
Local voters in St. Joseph have a choice between two candidates with ties to the community and the school district. Check candidate backgrounds and positions before the November 3, 2026 midterm election.
Further reading
For more on local school issues, see Secondary Education coverage in St. Joseph.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.
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