UPDATE: Columbia GOP State Rep. John Martin wins; four Columbia Democratic state representatives unopposed

By Brian Hauswirth
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The four Missouri House Democrats who represent Columbia in Jefferson City ran unopposed Tuesday.

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State Rep. Adrian Plank (D-Columbia) briefs Capitol reporters in Jefferson City on March 6, 2025 (file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications)

They are State Reps. David Tyson Smith, Adrian Plank, Kathy Steinhoff and Gregg Bush (all D-Columbia).

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State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) speaks on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on February 9, 2026
file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications)

State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) wins re-election to a second term by beating Hallsville Democrat Bekki Brewer by about 700 votes. Rep. Martin received 7,769 votes, while Brewer received 7,038 votes.