Matthew Overcast
Matthew Overcast (Republican Party) is a member of theMissouri House of Representatives, representingDistrict 155. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Overcast (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theMissouri House of Representatives to representDistrict 155. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onAugust 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Matthew Overcast was born inHouston, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2014. He graduated from Ava High School. He earned an associate degree in legal studies and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Drury University, as well as a law degree from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. His career experience includes working as an attorney, probation officer, and law clerk. In 2024, Overcast started his own law practice, specializing in business and education law.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Overcast was assigned to the following committees:
- Judiciary Committee
- Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
- Emerging Issues Committee
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
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 election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 155
Joshua Berzins is running in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 155 on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 155
IncumbentMatthew Overcast is running in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 155 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 155
Matthew Overcast defeatedCourtney Sweeney-Legore in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 155 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Overcast (R) | 83.0 | 17,480 |
| Courtney Sweeney-Legore (D) | 17.0 | 3,573 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 21,053 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 155
Courtney Sweeney-Legore advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 155 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Courtney Sweeney-Legore | 100.0 | 670 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 670 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 155
Matthew Overcast defeatedJulie AuBuchon in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 155 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Overcast | 70.0 | 6,104 |
 | Julie AuBuchon | 30.0 | 2,622 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 8,726 | ||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Missouri House of Representatives District 155 | Won general | $24,064 | $19,880 |
| Grand total | $24,064 | $19,880 | ||
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Officeholder Missouri House of Representatives District 155 | Personal |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Travis Smith (R) | Missouri House of Representatives District 155 2025-Present | Succeeded by - |
- 2024 challenger
- 2024 general election (winner)
- 2024 primary (winner)
- 2026 incumbent
- 2026 primary
- Current member, Missouri House of Representatives
- Current state legislative member
- Current state representative
- Missouri
- Missouri House of Representatives candidate, 2024
- Missouri House of Representatives candidate, 2026
- Republican Party
- State House candidate, 2024
- State House candidate, 2026
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