FLORISSANT, Mo. - eTradeWire -- Brandon Wilke announces the launch of his campaign for Missouri State Representative District 75 for the Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 and General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

At 26, Brandon, an HVAC technician and graduate of McCluer North High School in Florissant, is the youngest candidate for State Representative in Missouri in the 2026 midterm cycle.

Wilke joins Rep. Mazzie Boyd (2022-) who was a 23-year-old candidate during the '22 primary and turned 24 just after and Rep. Dirk Deaton (2018-) who was a 24-year-old candidate when he was elected in 2018, noted at the time as being among the youngest ever in the General Assembly, with reports stating he was only a month older than Robert Abernathy, who was elected in 1908. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, now Chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, served in the Missouri General Assembly from 2005-2013 and was 25-years-old when first elected.

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"It's an honor and privilege to run for the opportunity to serve the people in the Missouri House of Representatives. In Jefferson City, I will be part of the majority which will give a powerful voice to every resident in District 75, including Florissant and Black Jack," stated candidate Brandon Wilke.

"Education is the top issue in my district where students are being failed by the system- improving quality and expanding choice is critical. Affordability issues are also important to residents, so tax reform and lower utility bills will be among my top priorities," added Wilke.

Voters can learn more and join Brandon Wilke's "Change Now" campaign for State Representative District 75 at https://www.brandonwilke75.com/ and connect on X, FaceBook, and Instagram.

Paid for by: Citizens for Wilke, Brandon Wilke, Treasurer.