Democrats Flip Springfield House Seat

Democrats flipped Missouri House District 133 and held District 135 in the recent election. Incumbents across other Springfield districts retained their seats, altering the balance of power in the state legislature.

Democrat Katelyn Zach talks with voters at the Greene County Democrats watch party at the Teamsters local hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Zach ran for House District 133 as a Democrat.

Democrats captured a key seat in the Missouri House of Representatives on Tuesday night, breaking the Republican supermajority in the state chamber. Democrat Katelyn Zach flipped House District 133 by a margin of 2,000 votes over Republican candidate Jerry Angelo.