Representative Chad Perkins, a Republican, represents parts of Ralls, Monroe, Lincoln, and Pike counties (District 40). He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2020.

In addition to his legislative duties, Perkins has worked as an on-air radio host at KJFM Radio since 2001.

Perkins graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1997. He attended John Wood Community College from 199-1999 and the University of Missouri from 2000-2001.

Born June 22, 1978, in Hannibal, Perkins resides in Bowling Green.