Darin Chappell

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
Chappell in 2022
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 137th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 4, 2023
Preceded by	John Black (redistricting)
Personal details
Born	(1966-05-28) May 28, 1966 (age 59)
Party	Republican
Relatives	Chappell Roan (niece)
Residence	Rogersville, Missouri
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

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 2, 2022, District 137^[6]

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%

Missouri House of Representatives General Election, November 8, 2022, District 137^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Darin Chappell	13,708	100%	n/a
Total votes			13,708	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives General Election, November 8, 2024, District 137^[8]

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]