2024 Missouri Senate election
Results Republican gain Democratic gain Republican hold Democratic hold No electionRepublican: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Democratic: 50–60% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 2024 Missouri Senate election took place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the primary election held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.[ 1] [ 2] Missouri voters elected state senators in the 17 odd-numbered districts of the Senate to serve four-year terms.[ 3]
The election coincided with United States national elections and Missouri state elections, including U.S. President , U.S. Senate , U.S. House , Governor , and Missouri House .[ 4]
Following the previous election in 2022 , Republicans held a 24-to-10-seat supermajority over Democrats .[ 5] Going into the 2024 elections, there are four vacancies after Senator Greg Razer (D) of District 7 resigned on April 25, 2024, Senators Karla Eslinger (R) of District 33 and John Rizzo (D) of District 11 resigned in June 2024, and Lauren Arthur (D) of District 17 resigned in July 2024.[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] Therefore, there are 23 Republicans and seven Democrats at the time of the 2024 election (plus the three vacancies). Democrats would have to net 11 seats to flip control of the chamber.[ 1]
These will be the first elections in the odd-numbered Missouri Senate districts following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle , which resulted in redrawn legislative district boundaries.[ 10] [ 11]
Predictions
Overview
Statewide
Close races
Retiring incumbents
Members of the Missouri General Assembly are prohibited from serving more than eight years in the state senate, due to statutory term limits.[ 13]
Democrats
District 7: Greg Razer resigned due to appointment to State Tax Commission.[ 6] [ 14]
District 11: John Rizzo resigned to take a position as executive director of the Jackson County Sports Authority.[ 15] [ 8]
District 17: Lauren Arthur resigned after being appointed to the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission.[ 16] [ 9]
Republicans
District 3: Elaine Gannon retired.[ 17]
District 15: Andrew Koenig was term-limited (ran for State Treasurer ) .[ 18]
District 19: Caleb Rowden was term-limited.[ 19]
District 21: Denny Hoskins was term-limited (ran for Secretary of State ) .[ 20]
District 23: Bill Eigel was term-limited (ran for Governor ) .[ 21]
District 27: Holly Thompson Rehder retired to run for Lieutenant Governor .[ 22]
District 33: Karla Eslinger resigned due to appointment as Commissioner of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).[ 7]
Summary of results by Senate district
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.[ 1] [ 4]
Sources for election results:[ 1] [ 4]
District 1
The 1st district encompasses southeastern St. Louis County and includes Oakville , Mehlville , Webster Groves , Affton , Concord , Lemay , and Crestwood .
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Robert J. Crump
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC[ 25]
Results
General Election
Doug Beck defeated Robert Crump in the 2024 general election 53,263 to 41,598 [1]
District 3
The 3rd district is located in east-central Missouri, consisting of the southern half of Jefferson County and all of Crawford , St. Francois , St. Genevieve and Washington counties.
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Cyndi Buchheit-Courtway
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC (co-endorsed Henderson )[ 25]
Mike Henderson
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC (co-endorsed Buchheit-Courtway )[ 25]
Results
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 5
The 5th district is made up entirely of the city of St. Louis , except for a one-third portion in the southwest.
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
Republican Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 7
The 7th district is based mostly in Kansas City , including most of the city's downtown area and almost all of the city west of Troost Avenue , and includes the entire city of Grandview .
Democratic Primary
Declared
Pat Contreras[ 23]
Patty Lewis , incumbent state representative from District 25 (2021–present)[ 23]
Withdrawn
Results
Republican Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 9
The 9th district includes most of the part of Kansas City east of Troost Avenue and the entirety of the city of Raytown .
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Derron Black
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC[ 25]
Results
General Election
District 11
The 11th district is located in northern Jackson County and includes a portion of Kansas City along with the cities of Independence , Grain Valley , Oak Grove , Sugar Creek and Buckner .
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
David Martin
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC (co-endorsed McMullen and Nicola )[ 25]
Aaron McMullen
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC (co-endorsed Martin and Nicola )[ 25]
Joe Nicola
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC (co-endorsed Martin and McMullen )[ 25]
Results
General Election
District 13
The 13th district is based in northeastern St. Louis County and includes Florissant , Old Jamestown , Spanish Lake , Jennings , Bellefontaine Neighbors and an eastern portion of Hazelwood .
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
Angela Mosley ran unopposed in the 2024 general election [2]
District 15
The 15th district encompasses most of the westernmost portion of St. Louis County and includes Chesterfield , Wildwood , Ballwin , Manchester and Town and County .
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Jim Bowlin
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC (co-endorsed Gregory and Harder )[ 25]
David Gregory
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC (co-endorsed Bowlin and Harder )[ 25]
Mark A. Harder
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC (co-endorsed Bowlin and Gregory )[ 25]
Results
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
David Gregory
Joe Pereles
David Gregory defeated Joe Pereles in the 2024 general election 56,093 to 50,841. [3]
District 17
The 17th district is located in southwestern Clay County and includes a portion of Kansas City along with Gladstone , Pleasant Valley and Claycomo .
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
Republican Primary
Declared
Jerry Nolte , current Clay County Commissioner (2015–present) and former state representative (2005–2013)[ 23]
Results
General Election
District 19
The 19th district encompasses all of Boone County , which includes Columbia .
Republican Primary
Declared
Results
Withdrawn
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 21
The 21st district, based in the west-central part of the state, consists of most of Clay County and all of Lafayette , Saline , Ray , Cooper and Howard counties.
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Results
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 23
The 23rd district is made up of the northeastern half of St. Charles County , including the cities of St. Charles and St. Peters .
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Adam Schnelting
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC[ 25]
Results
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 25
The 25th district is located in southeast Missouri and includes the counties of Butler , Stoddard , Dunklin , New Madrid , Pemiscot , Wayne , Mississippi , Ripley , Oregon and Carter .
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Results
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 27
The 27th district is based in southeast Missouri and includes the counties of Cape Girardeau , Scott , Perry , Madison , Bollinger , Iron and Reynolds .
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Chris Dinkins
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC[ 25]
Results
General Election
District 29
The 29th district is located in the southwestern corner of the state and consists of the counties of Christian , Lawrence , Barry and McDonald .
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Mike Moon
Organizations
Freedom Principle MO - Missouri First PAC[ 31]
Missouri Right to Life PAC[ 25]
Results
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 31
The 31st district is located in the west-central part of the state and is made up of the counties of Cass , Johnson and Bates .
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Rick Brattin
Organizations
Freedom Principle MO - Missouri First PAC[ 31]
Missouri Right to Life PAC[ 25]
Results
Democratic Primary
Declared
Results
General Election
District 33
The 33rd district is located in the southern part of the state and encompasses the counties of Taney , Howell , Stone , Texas , Douglas , Ozark and Shannon .
Republican Primary
Declared
Endorsements
Brad Hudson
U.S. representatives
Organizations
Missouri Right to Life PAC[ 25]
Results
General Election
See also
Notes
References
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Missouri State Senate elections, 2024" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ "2024 State Primary Election Dates and Filing Deadlines" . National Conference of State Legislatures . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ "Missouri Senate" . Missouri General Assembly . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Missouri Election Results" . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ "Missouri State Senate elections, 2022" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Sharp, John (May 13, 2024). "SENATOR RAZER RESIGNS, TAKES ON NEW ROLE WITH STATE" . Martin City & South KC Telegrath .
↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Williams, Daniel (December 7, 2023). "Senator Karla Eslinger to Serve as New Head of DESE" . Ozark Radio News . Retrieved June 21, 2024 .
↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Missouri Sen. Rizzo resigns; legislator set to take role with Jackson County Sports Authority" . KSHB. Retrieved July 1, 2024 .
↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "I start a new role today. Representing the people of my hometown in Senate District 17 has been the honor of my life. I look forward to continuing my service to Missouri and its people as a Commissioner on the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission" . x.com . July 22, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 .
↑ "Final Redistricting Maps" . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 14, 2024 .
↑ "Statewide Senate Map" (PDF) . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 19, 2024 .
↑ "24 MO Forecast" . projects.cnalysis.com . Retrieved April 7, 2024 .
↑ Article III, Section 8 of the Constitution of Missouri (1945)
↑ "RAZER LEAVING MISSOURI SENATE AFTER BEING APPOINTED TO THE STATE TAX COMMISSION" . Missourinet . April 15, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 .
↑ Kraske, Steve; Wilson, Zach (May 29, 2024). "John Rizzo to focus on 'rebuilding relationships' in new job running Jackson County Sports Authority" . KCUR . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ Monsour, Mariah (July 12, 2024). "Governor Parson announces appointments to state boards and commissions" . KOAM . Retrieved August 8, 2024 .
↑ "Press Release: Republican State Senator Elaine Gannon Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection" . The Missouri Times . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ Palermo, Gregg (July 24, 2023). "State Sen. Andrew Koenig joins GOP field for State Treasurer" . Spectrum News . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ Murphy, Emma J. (May 17, 2024). "Rowden bids farewell to legislature" . Columbia Missourian . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ Hays, Brady (June 6, 2023). "State Senator Denny Hoskins announces his candidacy for Secretary of State" . The Missouri Times . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ Shorman, Jonathan; Bayless, Kacen (May 20, 2024). "Bill Eigel's abrasive speeches upended the Missouri Senate. Will GOP voters approve?" . Kansas City Star . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ Holman, Gregory (July 12, 2023). "Southeast Missouri state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder announces bid for lieutenant governor" . KSMU . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
↑ 23.00 23.01 23.02 23.03 23.04 23.05 23.06 23.07 23.08 23.09 23.10 23.11 23.12 23.13 23.14 23.15 23.16 23.17 23.18 23.19 23.20 23.21 23.22 23.23 23.24 23.25 23.26 23.27 23.28 23.29 23.30 23.31 23.32 23.33 23.34 23.35 23.36 23.37 23.38 23.39 23.40 23.41 23.42 23.43 23.44 23.45 23.46 23.47 23.48 "UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing List" . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved February 27, 2024 .
↑ 24.00 24.01 24.02 24.03 24.04 24.05 24.06 24.07 24.08 24.09 24.10 24.11 24.12 24.13 24.14 24.15 24.16 24.17 24.18 24.19 24.20 24.21 24.22 24.23 24.24 24.25 24.26 24.27 24.28 24.29 24.30 "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF) . Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved December 2, 2024 .
↑ 25.00 25.01 25.02 25.03 25.04 25.05 25.06 25.07 25.08 25.09 25.10 25.11 25.12 25.13 25.14 25.15 "MRL PAC RELEASES AUGUST 6, 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS" (PDF) . missourilifepac.org . June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 .
↑ 26.0 26.1 "UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing List: Removed Candidates" . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved April 26, 2024 .
↑ "Chuck Basye ends race for 19th State Senate seat after cancer diagnosis" . KRCG . April 25, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 .
↑ "Kurtis Gregory Receives Missouri Farm Bureau State PAC Endorsement for District 21" . mofb.org/ . June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024 .
↑ "Americans for Prosperity – Missouri Endorses Doug Richey for State Senate" . americansforprosperity.org/ . February 27, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2024 .
↑ "Jason Bean Receives Missouri Farm Bureau State PAC Endorsement for District 25" . mofb.org/ . February 28, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
↑ 31.0 31.1 "Freedom Principle MO – Missouri First PAC Announces Candidate Endorsements for August Republican Primary" (PDF) . freedomprinciplemo.org . June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
↑ "Mike Haffner Receives Missouri Farm Bureau State PAC Endorsement for District 31" . mofb.org/ . June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024 .
↑ "I am excited and honored to give Brad Hudson my total endorsement and support in his race for District 33 Missouri State Senator!" . x.com . December 6, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
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