Darin Chappell
American politician
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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. His niece is pop singer Chappell Roan.[1]
Darin Chappell | |
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Chappell in 2022 | |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 137th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Black (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1966 |
| Party | Republican |
| Relatives | Chappell Roan (niece) |
| Alma mater | Missouri State University (BA) |
| Profession | City administrator |
| Website | Campaign website |
Career
Chappell has worked as a city administrator for three southwest Missouri cities.[2]
In the 2022 Missouri House of Representatives election, Chappell was elected in District 137.[3] His district is located in Greene County, Missouri.[4]
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.[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]
