Darin Chappell (born May 28, 1966) is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the state’s 137th House district.
Career
Chappell has worked as a city administrator for three southwest Missouri cities.[1]
In the 2022 Missouri House of Representatives election, Chappell was elected in District 137.[2] His district is located in Greene County, Missouri.[3]
In 2025, Chappell sponsored legislation to prohibit sanctions on belief-based student groups at public universities and colleges. Opponents to the bill said they preferred the senate version, which includes an anti-discrimination provision.[4]
In 2026, Chappell sponsored a bill that would further restrict abortion rights in Missouri and categorize fetuses as people.[5]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Chappell | 3,519 | 50.8% | n/a | |
| Republican | Thomas Barr | 3,404 | 49.2% | n/a | |
| Total votes | 6,923 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Chappell | 13,708 | 100% | n/a | |
| Total votes | 13,708 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Chappell | 16,473 | 70.4% | −29.6 | |
| Democratic | Bryce Lockwood | 6,911 | 29.6% | n/a | |
| Total votes | 23,572 | 100.00% | |||
Personal life
Chappell’s niece is singer-songwriter Chappell Roan.[9]
References
- ^ Bacharier, Galen (12 July 2022). “Circuit clerk Tom Barr, city official Darin Chappell run for east Greene County House seat”. Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ “Representative Darin Chappell”. house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ “Darin Chappell to run for state representative in Greene County”. The Missouri Times. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Taylor, Hannah (April 24, 2025). “Questions of discrimination raised over Missouri bill focused on campus groups”. Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ Spoerre, Anna (February 20, 2026). “‘We’re not done’: Missouri GOP pushes penalties, fetal personhood in renewed abortion fight”. Missouri Independent.
- ^ “2022 Missouri State House – District 137 Republican Primary Results”. Times Herald. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ “Election Results; Official Election Returns” (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ “2024 Missouri General Elections Results – State House District 137”. USA Today. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ McHardy, Martha (September 26, 2024). “Chappell Roan’s Uncle Is Missouri GOP Rep., Sponsored Anti-Abortion Bill”. Newsweek. Retrieved September 26, 2024.