2026 Missouri State Senate election
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The 2026 Missouri Senate election is to take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the primary election are to take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.[1] Missouri voters selected state senators in the 17 even-numbered districts of the Senate to serve four-year terms.[2]
The election coincides with United States national elections and Missouri state elections, including U.S. House, Auditor, and Missouri House.
Following the previous election in 2024, Republicans held a 24-to-10-seat supermajority over Democrats.[3] The balance of power remained unchanged with Republicans keeping their supermajority of 24-to-10 over Democrats.
Retirements
[edit]Democratic
[edit]- District 4: Karla May is term-limited.[4]
- District 14: Brian Williams is term-limited.[4]
Republican
[edit]- District 6: Mike Bernskoetter is term-limited.[4]
- District 8: Mike Cierpiot is term-limited.[4]
- District 16: Justin Brown is term-limited.[4]
- District 18: Cindy O'Laughlin is term-limited.[4]
- District 22: Mary Elizabeth Coleman is retiring.[4]
- District 28: Sandy Crawford is term-limited.[4]
- District 30: Lincoln Hough is term-limited.[4]
- District 34: Tony Luetkemeyer is term-limited.[4]
Detailed Results by Senate District
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District 2 • District 4 • District 6 • District 8 • District 10 • District 12 • District 14 • District 16 • District 18 • District 20 • District 22 • District 24 • District 26 • District 28 • District 30 • District 32 • District 34 |
District 2
[edit]The 2nd district encompasses southcentral St. Charles County and includes O'Fallon, Lake St. Louis, Dardenne Prairie and Cottleville. The incumbent is Republican Nick Schroer.
2nd District Republican primary details
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District 4
[edit]The 4th district is split between southwestern St. Louis, including St. Louis Hills, North Hampton and Cheltenham, and St. Louis County, including Richmond Heights, Brentwood, Maplewood and part of Shrewsbury. The incumbent is Democrat Karla May, who is term-limited.
District 6
[edit]The 6th district is made up of Cole, Camden, Miller, Morgan and Moniteau counties, and includes the state capital of Jefferson City. The incumbent is Republican Mike Bernskoetter, who is term-limited.
6th District Republican primary details
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District 8
[edit]The 8th district is composed of southeastern Jackson County, including Lee's Summit, Blue Springs and Greenwood. The incumbent is Republican Mike Cierpiot, who is term-limited.
District 10
[edit]The 10th district is made up of Lincoln, Callaway, Pike and Montgomery counties, and northwestern St. Charles county. The incumbent is Republican Travis Fitzwater.
10th District Republican primary details
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District 12
[edit]The 12th district is located in northwestern Missouri and includes Nodaway, Clinton, Andrew, Livingston, Linn, Debalk, Grundy, Caldwell, Carroll, Daviess, Harrison, Chariton, Gentry, Sullivan, Atchison, Holt, Mercer and Worth counties, as well as northeastern Buchanan county. The incumbent is Republican Rusty Black.
12th District Republican primary details
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District 14
[edit]The 14th district is based in northern St. Louis County and includes University City, Hazelwood, Ferguson and Overland. The incumbent is Democrat Brian Williams, who is term-limited.
14th District Democratic primary details
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District 16
[edit]The 16th district encompasses south-central Missouri and includes Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede, Wright, Dent and Maries counties. The incumbent is Republican Justin Brown, who is term-limited.
16th District Republican primary details
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District 18
[edit]The 18th district is located in northeastern Missouri and includes Marion, Adair, Audrain, Randolph, Macon, Ralls, Lewis, Monroe, Clark, Shelby, Scotland, Putnam, Schuyler and Knox counties. The incumbent is Republican Cindy O'Laughlin, who is term-limited.
18th District Republican primary details
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District 20
[edit]The 20th district is based in southwestern Missouri and includes Webster, Barton and Dade counties, as well as Greene county, excluding Springfield. The incumbent is Republican Curtis Trent.
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District 22
[edit]The 22nd district encompasses northern Jefferson county and includes Arnold, Festus, De Soto, Pevely and Herculaneum. The incumbent is Republican Mary Elizabeth Coleman, who is retiring.[17]
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District 24
[edit]The 24th district is located in central St. Louis County and includes Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur and Des Peres. The incumbent is Democrat Tracy McCreery.
24th District Democratic primary details
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District 26
[edit]The 26th district is made up of several counties west of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area, including Franklin, Warren, Gasconade and Osage counties, as well as a small portion of western St. Louis County. The incumbent is Republican Ben Brown.
District 28
[edit]The 28th district is based in western Missouri and includes Pettis, Polk, Henry, Vernon, Benton, Dallas, Cedar, St. Clair and Hickory counties. The incumbent is Republican Sandy Crawford, who is term-limited.
28th District Republican primary details
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District 30
[edit]The 30th district consists solely of the city of Springfield. The incumbent is Republican Lincoln Hough, who is term-limited.
30th District Republican primary details
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30th District Democratic primary details
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District 32
[edit]The 32nd district is located in southwest Missouri and includes Jasper and Newton counties. The incumbent is Republican Jill Carter.
32nd District Republican primary details
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District 34
[edit]The 34th district consists of Platte county and western Buchanan county. The incumbent is Republican Tony Luetkemeyer, who is term-limited.
34th District Republican primary details
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See also
[edit]- 2026 United States elections
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
- 2026 Missouri elections
- 2026 Missouri House of Representatives election
- Missouri General Assembly
- Missouri Senate
References
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- ^ "Missouri Senate". Missouri General Assembly. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "State legislative elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "'26 State Senate Tipsheet". The Missouri Times. April 1, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Sanders, Matthew (August 11, 2025). "Jefferson City businessman seeks state Senate seat". KMIZ. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Lizabeth (August 22, 2025). "Former JC councilman announces run for state senate". News Tribune. Archived from the original on September 21, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ Richey, Jacob (June 5, 2025). "Wardsville Republican representative announces run for state Senate". KOMU-TV. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ Sears, Jason (September 8, 2025). "Freddie Griffin, Jr. challenges Sen. Rusty Black in Missouri's 12th Senate District Republican primary". The Chariton Beacon. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ Reid, Alvin (August 14, 2025). "John Bowman enters five-way race for 14th Senate District seat". The St. Louis American. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Erickson, Kurt (August 11, 2025). "Crowded North County field vying to replace Brian Williams in Missouri Senate". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Holleman, Joe (June 3, 2025). "Rep. Raychel Proudie announces state Senate bid for north St. Louis County". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on June 4, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "MOScout Daily Update: Steelman in Senate 16 - Freedom Caucus Numbers - Rust Passes - O'Laughlin Shakes Fist at MODoT (Again) and more…". The Missouri Scout. January 6, 2025. Archived from the original on September 22, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Hohenfeldt, R.D. (April 23, 2025). "Wright County woman seeking office held by Sen. Brown". Phelps County Focus. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Louis, Jayla (May 8, 2025). "Mexico, Missouri, Army veteran announces candidacy for MO Senate District 18". WGEM-TV. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ "Sarah Graff announces bid for Missouri's 18th Senate District". KHQA-TV. March 28, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ a b McGee, Jack (July 10, 2025). "Lori Rook challenging Curtis Trent for Senate District 20 in 2026 Republican primary". Springfield Daily Citizen. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
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- ^ "Press Release: Combat Veteran and Former State Representative Jim Avery Announces His Candidacy for Missouri State Senate, District 22". The Missouri Times. June 3, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
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- ^ Inserra, Teresa (July 31, 2025). "Waller announces District 22 state Senate run". Leader Publications. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Rosenbaum, Jason (August 24, 2025). "Ken Waller, Republican Jefferson County political trailblazer, dies at 63". KWMU. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ "Press Release: Dr. Sam Alexander Officially Announces His Candidacy for Missouri State Senate, District 28". The Missouri Times. May 7, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ "Press Release: Brad Pollitt announces bid for Missouri State Senate". The Missouri Times. March 17, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Mieze, Marta (April 30, 2025). "Rep. Melanie Stinnett announces run for Lincoln Hough's Missouri Senate seat". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
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- ^ Zinn, Mark (July 28, 2025). "Shields running for Senate seat once held by husband". KTVI. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Kroesen, Jake (August 1, 2025). "Willett Kicks Off SD 34 Race". The Missouri Times. Retrieved September 22, 2025.