Who is running for Missouri House, District 30 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Missouri House, District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Missouri House District 30.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Kevin GroverDemocrat | Jeff MartinRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Abortion | Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Said · low | No public position |
| School choice | No, keep public money in traditional public schoolsSaid · medium | No public position |
Kevin Grover
DemocratRetired educator; church co-pastor
Kevin Grover is a retired educator who spent 31 years in Missouri schools, including 24 years in secondary school administration, and a lifelong eastern Jackson County resident2. In 2024 he listed education, personal autonomy and a strong economy as his key positions1.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
Said · medium confidence- In a 2024 statement reported by KCUR he said public money should be spent in public schools and not in private institutions that are not held to the same accountability standards. (2024-08) source
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
Said · low confidence- In the same 2024 statement he called for reversing the state's near-total abortion ban and said reproductive health care should be safe and affordable. (2024-08) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Jeff Martin
RepublicanPresident, Martin Underground Construction, Inc.
Jeff Martin is president of Martin Underground Construction, Inc., a Lee's Summit resident since 1994 who has coached youth sports for over 30 years12. His campaign lists lower property taxes and less wasteful spending, workforce development for skilled trades, fewer small-business regulations, and fully funding law enforcement1.
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.