Missouri general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for 16th Judicial Circuit (Jackson County), Circuit Judge Division 4, Retention: Judge Patrick C. Edwards in 2026?

Here are the candidates for 16th Judicial Circuit (Jackson County), Circuit Judge Division 4, Retention: Judge Patrick C. Edwards on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in 16th Judicial Circuit.

This is a retention vote: voters decide yes or no on keeping this judge for another term. Judges may not promise how they would rule, so we show experience and record instead of issue positions.

Patrick C. Edwards

· Incumbent

Circuit Judge, Division 4, 16th Judicial Circuit (Jackson County)

Patrick C. Edwards serves as Circuit Judge, Division 4, of the 16th Judicial Circuit in Jackson County¹. Patrick C. Edwards is up for a yes or no retention vote on Nov 3, 2026, and stays on the bench if a majority votes yes³². The Judicial Performance Review committee recommends that the judge should be retained¹.

Circuit Judge, 16th Judicial Circuit Court, since November 2024¹
Before appointment: Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Missouri, and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Jackson County¹
Bachelor's degrees from the University of Missouri and a law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City¹
Appointed to the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in November 2024 under the Missouri Plan (nominated by a judicial commission, selected by the governor)¹².
Bar poll: The Judicial Performance Review committee recommends that the judge should be retained.

Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.