Cody Hutcheson

Cody Hutcheson served in the U.S. Air Force from 2004 to 2024. Hutcheson graduated from Notre Dame Regional High School. Hutcheson earned an associate degree from Air University in 2024.

Hutcheson is retired.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force, I built my leadership approach around one principle: people come first. Successful leadership listens to the people it serves and works on their behalf.

I am running for Missouri House District 123. Too many residents feel unheard by their current representation. Missouri voters have approved measures such as minimum wage increases and paid sick leave, yet elected officials have supported efforts to weaken voter-approved policies. Representatives should respect the will of the voters, even when they personally disagree.

Throughout my military career, I lived by the Air Force core values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Leadership requires accountability, transparency, and decisions made with people’s needs at the center.

Families in District 123 face rising insurance costs, increasing grocery and home energy prices, declining rural healthcare access, and schools ranked near the bottom nationally. Our waterways face pollution concerns, and much of the district still lacks reliable high-speed fiber internet.

District 123 should be a place where middle-class families want to come to start a family, build careers, and invest in their future. I am running to restore a People First approach to representation by listening to constituents and focusing on practical solutions that improve everyday life.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

People First Leadership

As a 20-year Air Force veteran, I led with one principle: people come first. Leadership means listening, being accountable, and respecting the will of voters—even when you disagree. In Missouri, we’ve seen efforts to weaken voter-approved policies like minimum wage and paid sick leave. Representatives should not override the people they serve. I am running to restore integrity, transparency, and a People First approach to District 123.Lowering the Cost of Living

Families in District 123 are feeling the squeeze. Insurance premiums are rising. Grocery and home energy costs—including electricity, propane, and natural gas—continue to climb. Rural healthcare access is shrinking while schools rank near the bottom nationally. These aren’t abstract policy debates—they impact daily life. I will focus on practical, responsible solutions that help working and middle-class families build stable, secure futures.Protecting Our Future and Growing Our District

District 123 is one of the most beautiful areas in Missouri, yet we are losing population rather than gaining it. To attract families and small businesses, we must protect our waterways, invest in strong schools, and expand reliable high-speed fiber internet access across rural areas. Growth requires modern infrastructure and responsible stewardship. I am running to help make this a place where families want to start and invest in their future.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about policies that improve quality of life for middle- and lower-income families, seniors, veterans, and individuals who may be unable to work or are struggling to make ends meet. My priorities include strengthening public education, expanding access to affordable rural healthcare, protecting Missouri’s waterways, and investing in reliable infrastructure such as roads, utilities, and high-speed fiber internet. I believe government should focus on practical solutions that lower everyday costs and ensure all members of our community have stability, dignity, and opportunity