2024 Missouri Senate election

2024 Missouri Senate election
17 odd-numbered districts in the Missouri Senate; 18 seats needed for a majority
	Map of the incumbents:; Democratic incumbent Democratic term-limited or retiring; Republican incumbent Republican term-limited or retiring; No election
Incumbent President pro tempore; Caleb Rowden; Republican	; ;

The 2024 Missouri Senate election will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the primary election to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.^[3]^[4] Missouri voters will select state senators in the 17 odd-numbered districts of the Senate to serve four-year terms.^[5]

The election will coincide with United States national elections and Missouri state elections, including U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, and Missouri House.^[6]

Following the previous election in 2022, Republicans held a 24-to-10-seat supermajority over Democrats.^[7] Going into the 2024 elections, there are two vacancies after Senator Greg Razer (D) of District 7 resigned on April 25, 2024 and Senator Karla Eslinger (R) of District 33 resigned in June 2024.^[2]^[1] Therefore, there are 23 Republicans and nine Democrats at the time of the 2024 election (plus the two vacancies). Democrats would have to net 9 seats to flip control of the chamber.^[3]

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.^[8]^[9]

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
CNalysis^[10]	Solid R	April 7, 2024

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.^[11]

Democrats

District 7: Greg Razer resigned due to appointment to State Tax Commission.^[2]^[12]

District 11: John Rizzo will retire due to term limits.^[13]

District 17: Lauren Arthur will retire due to term limits.^[14]

Republicans

District 3: Elaine Gannon will retire.^[15]

District 15: Andrew Koenig will retire due to term limits (running for State Treasurer).^[16]

District 19: Caleb Rowden will retire due to term limits.^[17]

District 21: Denny Hoskins will retire due to term limits (running for Secretary of State).^[18]

District 23: Bill Eigel will retire due to term limits (running for Governor).^[19]

District 27: Holly Thompson Rehder will retire to run for Lieutenant Governor.^[20]

District 33: Karla Eslinger resigned due to appointment as Commissioner of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).^[1]

Summary of results by Senate district

Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.^[3]^[6]

Senate District	Incumbent
1	Doug Beck	Dem
3	Elaine Gannon	Rep
5	Steve Roberts	Dem
7	Vacant^[b]
9	Barbara Anne Washington	Dem
11	John Rizzo	Dem
13	Angela Mosley	Dem
15	Andrew Koenig	Rep
17	Lauren Arthur	Dem
19	Caleb Rowden	Rep
21	Denny Hoskins	Rep
23	Bill Eigel	Rep
25	Jason Bean	Rep
27	Holly Rehder	Rep
29	Mike Moon	Rep
31	Rick Brattin	Rep
33	Vacant^[a]

Detailed Results by Senate District

Sources for election results:^[3]^[6]

District 1 • District 3 • District 5 • District 7 • District 9 • District 11 • District 13 • District 15 • District 17 • District 19 • District 21 • District 23 • District 25 • District 27 • District 29 • District 31 • District 33

District 1

The 1st district encompasses southeastern St. Louis County and includes Oakville, Mehlville, Webster Groves, Affton, Concord, Lemay, and Crestwood.

Democratic Primary

Declared

Doug Beck, incumbent state senator (2021–present)^[21]

Republican Primary

Declared

Robert J. Crump^[21]

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

Cyndi Buchheit-Courtway, state representative (2021–present)^[21]
Mike Henderson (politician), state representative (2017–present)^[21]

Democratic Primary

Declared

Doug Halbert^[21]

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

Steve Roberts (Missouri Politician), incumbent state senator (2021–present)^[21]

Republican Primary

Declared

Robert Vroman^[21]

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^[21]
Patty Lewis, incumbent state representative from District 25 (2021–present)^[21]

Withdrawn

Greg Razer, incumbent state senator (2021–present)^[22]

Republican Primary

Declared

Joey LaSalle^[21]

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

Brandon Ellington, former Kansas City councilman (2019–2023) and former state representative (2013–2019)^[21]
Barbara Anne Washington, incumbent state senator (2021–present)^[21]

Republican Primary

Declared

Derron Black^[21]

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

Robert Sauls, state representative (2019–present)^[21]

Republican Primary

Declared

David Martin^[21]
Aaron McMullen, state representative (2023–present)^[21]
Joe Nicola^[21]

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

Angela Mosley, incumbent state senator (2021–present)^[21]
Chantelle Nickson-Clark, state representative (2023–present)^[21]

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

Jim Bowlin^[21]
David Gregory (politician), former state representative (2017–2023)^[21]
Mark A. Harder^[21]

Democratic Primary

Declared

Joe Pereles^[21]

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

Maggie Nurrenbern, state representative (2021–present)^[21]

Republican Primary

Declared

Jerry Nolte, current Clay County Commissioner (2015–present) and former state representative (2005–2013)^[21]

District 19

The 19th district encompasses all of Boone County, which includes Columbia.

Republican Primary

Withdrawn

Chuck Basye, former state representative (2015–2023)^[22]^[23]

Democratic Primary

Declared

Stephen Webber, former state representative (2009–2017)^[21]

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

Kurtis Gregory, state representative (2021–present)^[21]
Doug Richey, state representative (2019–present)^[21]

Endorsements

Kurtis Gregory

Organizations

Missouri Farm Bureau^[24]

Doug Richey

Organizations

Americans for Prosperity^[25]

Democratic Primary

Declared

Jim Bates^[21]

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

Rich Chrismer, former state representative (1993–2001)^[21]
Phil Christofanelli, state representative (2017–present)^[21]
Dan O'Connell^[21]
Adam Schnelting, state representative (2019–present)^[21]

Democratic Primary

Declared

Matt Williams^[21]

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

Jason Bean, incumbent state senator (2021–present)^[21]

Democratic Primary

Declared

Chuck Banks^[21]

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

Jamie Burger, state representative (2021–present)^[21]
Chris Dinkins, state representative (2019–present)^[21]
Jacob Turner^[21]

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

Susan Haralson^[21]
Mike Moon (politician), incumbent state senator (2021–present)^[21]

Democratic Primary

Declared

Ron Monnig^[21]

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

Rick Brattin, incumbent state senator (2021–present)^[21]
Mike Haffner (politician), state representative (2019–present)^[21]
Dan Houx, state representative (2017–present)^[21]

Endorsements

Mike Haffner

Organizations

Missouri Farm Bureau^[26]

Democratic Primary

Declared

Raymond L. James^[21]

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

Brad Hudson, state representative (2019–present)^[21]
Travis Smith (politician), state representative (2021–present)^[21]

Notes

^ ^a ^b Senator Karla Eslinger (R) of District 33 resigned in June 2024.^[1]
^ ^a ^b Senator Greg Razer (D) of District 7 resigned on April 25, 2024.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Williams, Daniel (December 7, 2023). "Senator Karla Eslinger to Serve as New Head of DESE". Ozark Radio News. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Sharp, John (May 13, 2024). "SENATOR RAZER RESIGNS, TAKES ON NEW ROLE WITH STATE". Martin City & South KC Telegrath.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "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.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Missouri Election Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
^ "Missouri State Senate elections, 2022". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 20, 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.
^ Keller, Rudi (March 27, 2024). "Open seats, primary challenges mean Missouri Senate will see most turnover in two decades". Missouri Independent. Retrieved June 20, 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.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t ^u ^v ^w ^x ^y ^z ^aa ^ab ^ac ^ad ^ae ^af ^ag ^ah ^ai ^aj ^ak ^al ^am ^an ^ao ^ap ^aq ^ar ^as ^at ^au ^av "UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing List". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "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.
^ "Mike Haffner Receives Missouri Farm Bureau State PAC Endorsement for District 31". mofb.org/. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

External links

State Senate
Election at Ballotpedia
Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "Missouri", Voting & Elections Toolkits
"Missouri: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links", Vote.org, Oakland, CA
"League of Women Voters of Missouri". (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)

[EslingerVAC-2] Senator Karla Eslinger (R) of District 33 resigned in June 2024.^[1]

[RazerVAC-4] Senator Greg Razer (D) of District 7 resigned on April 25, 2024.^[2]

[EslingerVAC-1] Williams, Daniel (December 7, 2023). "Senator Karla Eslinger to Serve as New Head of DESE". Ozark Radio News. Retrieved June 21, 2024.

[RazerVAC-3] Sharp, John (May 13, 2024). "SENATOR RAZER RESIGNS, TAKES ON NEW ROLE WITH STATE". Martin City & South KC Telegrath.

[24MOSBP-5] "Missouri State Senate elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[24NCSL-6] "2024 State Primary Election Dates and Filing Deadlines". National Conference of State Legislatures. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[MOS-7] "Missouri Senate". Missouri General Assembly. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[24MOElex-8] "Missouri Election Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[22MOSBP-9] "Missouri State Senate elections, 2022". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[21Redistricting1-10] "Final Redistricting Maps". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved June 14, 2024.

[21Redistricting2-11] "Statewide Senate Map" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

[12] "24 MO Forecast". projects.cnalysis.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.

[13] Article III, Section 8 of the Constitution of Missouri (1945)

[14] "RAZER LEAVING MISSOURI SENATE AFTER BEING APPOINTED TO THE STATE TAX COMMISSION". Missourinet. April 15, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.

[Rizzo-15] 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.

[Arthur-16] Keller, Rudi (March 27, 2024). "Open seats, primary challenges mean Missouri Senate will see most turnover in two decades". Missouri Independent. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[Gannon-17] "Press Release: Republican State Senator Elaine Gannon Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection". The Missouri Times. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[Koenig-18] Palermo, Gregg (July 24, 2023). "State Sen. Andrew Koenig joins GOP field for State Treasurer". Spectrum News. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[Rowden-19] Murphy, Emma J. (May 17, 2024). "Rowden bids farewell to legislature". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[Hoskins-20] Hays, Brady (June 6, 2023). "State Senator Denny Hoskins announces his candidacy for Secretary of State". The Missouri Times. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[Eigel-21] 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.

[Rehder-22] Holman, Gregory (July 12, 2023). "Southeast Missouri state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder announces bid for lieutenant governor". KSMU. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[MO2024-23] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t ^u ^v ^w ^x ^y ^z ^aa ^ab ^ac ^ad ^ae ^af ^ag ^ah ^ai ^aj ^ak ^al ^am ^an ^ao ^ap ^aq ^ar ^as ^at ^au ^av "UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing List". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved February 27, 2024.

[MO2024-Withdrawn-24] "UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing List: Removed Candidates". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved April 26, 2024.

[25] "Chuck Basye ends race for 19th State Senate seat after cancer diagnosis". KRCG. April 25, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.

[26] "Kurtis Gregory Receives Missouri Farm Bureau State PAC Endorsement for District 21". mofb.org/. June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

[27] "Americans for Prosperity – Missouri Endorses Doug Richey for State Senate". americansforprosperity.org/. February 27, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2024.

[28] "Mike Haffner Receives Missouri Farm Bureau State PAC Endorsement for District 31". mofb.org/. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

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