Josh Hurlbert
Josh Hurlbert (Republican Party) is a member of theMissouri House of Representatives, representingDistrict 8. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Hurlbert (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theMissouri House of Representatives to representDistrict 8. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onAugust 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Josh Hurlbert was born inSmithville, Missouri. Hurlbert earned a bachelor's degree in history and geography from Park University in 2008. His career experience includes working as a senior field representative for U.S. CongressmanSam Graves.[1][2] Hurlbert has served as the president of the Smithville Rotary Club.[2][3]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hurlbert was assigned to the following committees:
- Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
- Transportation Committee,Chair
- Legislative Review Committee,Vice-Chair
2023-2024
Hurlbert was assigned to the following committees:
- Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
- Emerging Issues Committee
- Transportation Committee,Vice Chair
- Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
2021-2022
Hurlbert was assigned to the following committees:
- House General Laws Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Workforce Development Committee
- Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
IncumbentJosh Hurlbert is running in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 4, 2026.
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2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
IncumbentJosh Hurlbert defeatedSandy Van Wagner in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Hurlbert (R) | 68.6 | 15,167 |
| Sandy Van Wagner (D) | 31.4 | 6,946 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 22,113 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
Sandy Van Wagner advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sandy Van Wagner | 100.0 | 1,742 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,742 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
IncumbentJosh Hurlbert advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Hurlbert | 100.0 | 4,790 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,790 | ||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
IncumbentJosh Hurlbert defeatedAlyssa Dial in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Hurlbert (R) | 68.0 | 10,204 |
 | Alyssa Dial (D) | 32.0 | 4,808 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 15,012 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
Alyssa Dial advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alyssa Dial | 100.0 | 1,900 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,900 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
IncumbentJosh Hurlbert advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Hurlbert | 100.0 | 3,973 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,973 | ||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Josh Hurlbert defeatedWade Kiefer in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Hurlbert (R) | 65.2 | 14,863 |
 | Wade Kiefer (D) | 34.8 | 7,926 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 22,789 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Wade Kiefer advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Wade Kiefer | 100.0 | 2,594 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,594 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Josh Hurlbert defeatedDeannette Lemons in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Hurlbert | 82.3 | 3,710 |
| Deannette Lemons | 17.7 | 796 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,506 | ||
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Endorsements
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2012
Hurlbert ran in the2012 election forMissouri House of Representatives, District 12. Hurlbert was defeated byKen Wilson in the August 7 primary election.[4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Ken Wilson | 51% | 1,822 |
| Josh Hurlbert | 49% | 1,749 |
| Total Votes | 3,571 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
Josh Hurlbert completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hurlbert's responses.
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- Pro-Growth Policies - The Northland is thriving. We need to ensure that small government, low tax policies remain in place in order to meet the Northland's full potential.
- Broadband Development - Broadband is the next necessity for rural America. We need to make smart investments while also narrowing our focus on areas lacking access instead of supporting overbuilding communities.
- School Choice - We need to further educational choice in Missouri. Gone is the era of one-size-fits-all education. Students should not have their educational opportunities limited by their income or zip code - they should be free to find the best educational fit for them.
School Choice - We need to further educational choice in Missouri. Gone is the era of one-size-fits-all education. Students should not have their educational opportunities limited by their income or zip code - they should be free to find the best educational fit for them.
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2020
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Motivation for Hurlbert's candidacy comes from his faith, family, and commitment to publicservice. "As the father of two small children, I want them to grow up with the same opportunities I had. Iwant them to enjoy the freedom that a small government provides.""I know I don't have all the answers. I look forward to getting to know the people of this districtbetter and hearing their ideas about how to make Missouri a better place to live," Hurlbert said.A resident of Smithville, Hurlbert lives in the Diamond Crest subdivision with his wife, Ashley,
and their two children, Rose (4) and J.J. (2).- Transportation - Missouri needs to find a 21st century solution to maintaining our roads and bridges
- Law Enforcement - In order to maintain a safe and thriving Northland, we need to maintain funding for our police departments
- Economic Development - The Northland is developing into an economic driver for the Kansas City metro and we need low-tax, small government policies to realize that potential
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2012
Hurlbert's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[5]
ECONOMY
- Excerpt: "I support Missouri joining six of its neighbors as a Right-to-Work state. I also support eliminating the state income tax and adopting a statewide sales tax"
EDUCATION
- Excerpt: "I strongly support a proper reimbursement rate and allocation system for Kansas City School District students looking to leave the district. I also support the implementation of tuition-credit systems, which have proven to be boon for students in failing school districts."
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Excerpt: "We are at a critical juncture in Missouri transportation. We need to continue funding our highways, but without toll roads or new taxes. I also support maintaining a three-terminal concourse at Kansas City International Airport rather than building a new, inconvenient single terminal concourse."
PRO-LIFE
- Excerpt: "I am a strong supporter of the Pro-Life cause. I will not support legislation that threatens the unborn."
PRO-GUN
- Excerpt: "As a gun owner, I strongly support the right for individuals to bear arms. I also applaud the recent Supreme Court decisions that have reaffirmed this right throughout the United States."
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2024 | Missouri House of Representatives District 8 | Won general | $36,152 | $43,736 |
| 2022 | Missouri House of Representatives District 8 | Won general | $18,886 | $19,184 |
| 2020 | Missouri House of Representatives District 12 | Won general | $36,527 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $91,566 | $62,920 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, theMissouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Missouri House of Representatives District 8 | Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 8 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2020
- ↑2.02.1Missouri House of Representatives, "Representative Josh Hurlbert," accessed January 22, 2021
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 4, 2022
- ↑Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑votejoshhurlbert.com - Official campaign website
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| Preceded by Randy Railsback (R) | Missouri House of Representatives District 8 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Ken Wilson (R) | Missouri House of Representatives District 12 2021-2023 | Succeeded by Jamie Johnson (D) |
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