Image of Tara Hallmark On a train holding a sign that says Tara Hallmark House district 124

About Tara Hallmark

My parents met working for NASA in Huntsville, Alabama. I was born in Texas and raised in San Antonio—where I grew up scrappy, strong-willed, and determined to chart my own path.

After graduating from Oliver Wendell Holmes High School, I joined the USNavy—proud to be the first woman in my family to serve in the U.S. military. I was honorably discharged and later became a traditional military spouse.

Today, I'm a veteran's wife, a home and land owner, and a peach orchard owner in rural Pulaski County, just outside of Dixon. I'm hoping to patent a peach one day, but in the meantime, I'm focused on making our community a better place.

Tara Hallmark on a bridge holding "Tara Hallmark House District 124" sign

Experience

Public Service & Emergency Response:

I've spent decades serving in government roles across local, county, state, federal, and military levels.

I've worked in:

Job Corps
911/PD Dispatch Belton, Tx
Bell County, Tx (Emergency Management)
Fort Hood PMO/COM OPS
NERRTC (National Emergency Response Training Center)
FEMA (20+ disaster deployments across the U.S.)

I have decades of local and national emergency management and mitigation experience. Ensuring seamless mobilization of resources and communication across local, state, and federal levels.

I received multiple federal nominations and the FEMA Administrative Agency Award

Tara stands on a city street, Gateway Arch visible.

Values & Vision

I believe in home—and that means safety, security, and opportunity for every neighbor.

My values come from faith, service, and family: love thy neighbor, leave the world better for the next generation, and speak up for what's right.

I stand for:

Fair wages and fair taxation
Clean air and water
Strong support for veterans and military families
Investing in local communities, not just surviving but thriving
Equality and dignity for all people
Strengthen our Public schools systems
Ensure access to healthcare for residents of house district 124.

I'm fighting for the folks who get talked over and left behind—working families, retirees, disabled Americans, and anyone who's tired of playing by the rules only to get squeezed harder every year

Tara Hallmark with another woman and a sheriff in a corn field. She is smiling.

Why I'm Running

I want to represent Missouri House District 124, serving the people of Miller and Pulaski Counties.

I've seen what happens when people are forgotten or under-served. I've also seen the power of communities that come together to rebuild, to help, and to grow.

I want to be your voice in Jefferson II want to be your voice in Jefferson City.

As your representative, I will be your advocate in the fight against corporate handouts, ensuring that the voices of our community are heard in Jefferson City.

My commitment to transparency and collaboration means I will work tirelessly to address the issues that matter most to us, so our communities can thrive. Together, we can build a brighter future.