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. Missouri voters selected state senators in the 17 even-numbered districts of the Senate to serve four-year terms.
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. The balance of power remained unchanged, with Republicans keeping their supermajority of 24-to-10 over Democrats.
Retirements Democratic District 4: Karla May is term-limited. District 14: Brian Williams is term-limited.
Republican District 6: Mike Bernskoetter is term-limited. District 8: Mike Cierpiot is term-limited. District 10: Travis Fitzwater is retiring. District 16: Justin Brown is term-limited. District 18: Cindy O'Laughlin is term-limited. District 22: Mary Elizabeth Coleman is retiring. District 28: Sandy Crawford is term-limited. District 30: Lincoln Hough is term-limited. District 34: Tony Luetkemeyer is term-limited.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball January 22, 2026
Summary of results by Senate district Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.
District https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::8d25c96a-2a78-40b2-b2f0-c504ecaa6762Incumbent PartyElected senator Party 2 Nick Schroer Rep 4 Karla May† Dem 6 Mike Bernskoetter† Rep 8 Mike Cierpiot† Rep 10 Travis Fitzwater† Rep 12 Rusty Black Rep 14 Brian Williams† Dem 16 Justin Brown† Rep 18 Cindy O'Laughlin† Rep 20 Curtis Trent Rep 22 Mary Elizabeth Coleman† Rep 24 Tracy McCreery Dem 26 Ben Brown Rep 28 Sandy Crawford† Rep 30 Lincoln Hough† Rep 32 Jill Carter Rep 34 Tony Luetkemeyer† Rep † - Incumbent term-limited or retiring
Detailed results by Senate district 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__NOTOC__
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses south central St. Charles County and includes O'Fallon, Lake St. Louis, Dardenne Prairie and Cottleville. The incumbent is Republican Nick Schroer. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+13
Candidates Nick Schroer, incumbent senator
Candidates Susan Shumway, chaplain
District 4
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexD+24
Candidates Steve Butz, state representative of District 81 Peter Merideth, former state representative of District 80 Gina Mitten, former state representative of District 83
Withdrew Chris Clark, attorney
Endorsements
District 6
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+25
Candidates Amber Buckles Isaac Skelton, Camden County commissioner Derrick Spicer, sales director and former Jefferson City councilman (2021–2025) Lisa Thomas, former state representative Rudy Veit, state representative of District 59 Jake Vogel, former U.S. Army ranger and son of former state senator Carl Vogel
Declined Chuck Gatschenberger, former state representative (2009–2015)
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error AmberBuckles IsaacSkelton DerrickSpicer LisaThomas RudyVeit JakeVogel UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 14–16, 2026315 (LV)± 5.4%4%8%12%8%20%23%25%
District 8
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+4
Candidates Jonathan Patterson, state representative and speaker of the Missouri House Dan Stacy, former state representative of District 31
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JonathanPatterson DanStacy UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 14–16, 2026303 (LV)± 5.4%34%11%55%Remington Research Group (R)June 9–12, 2026–± 4.9%27%13%60%
Candidates Keri Ingle, state representative of District 35
District 10
The 10th district is made up of Lincoln, Callaway, Pike and Montgomery counties, and northwestern St. Charles County. The incumbent is Republican Travis Fitzwater, who is retiring. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+24
Candidates Tricia Byrnes, state representative Mike Deering, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association executive vice president
Declined Mike Carter, Wentzville municipal judge, candidate for this seat in 2022 and for secretary of state in 2024 (endorsed Byrnes) Travis Fitzwater, incumbent senator Doyle Justus, state representative Chad Perkins, speaker pro tempore of the Missouri House of Representatives Jim Schulte, state representative
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error TriciaByrnes MikeDeering UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 15–17, 2026309 (LV)± 5.4%29%33%38%
District 12
The 12th district is located in northwestern Missouri and includes Nodaway, Clinton, Andrew, Livingston, Linn, DeKalb, 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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+29
Candidates Rusty Black, incumbent senator Freddie Griffin Jr., heavy equipment operator and candidate for in 2024
District 14
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexD+27
Candidates John Bowman, president of the St. Louis County NAACP and former state representative Shante Duncan, consultant Joe Palm, former Biden administration aide Raychel Proudie, state representative
Withdrew Doug Clemens, state representative (running for St. Louis County assessor)
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JohnBowman ShanteDuncan JoePalm RaychelProudie UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 14–17, 2026313 (LV)± 5.34%8%4%3%25%60%
District 16
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+30
Candidates Bill Hardwick, state representative of District 121 Hannah Kelly, former state representative of District 141 (2017–2025) Jeff Knight, representative of Missouri House District 142 Philip Lohmann, returning candidate Don Mayhew, state representative of District 124
Withdrew Joseph Steelman, businessman and son of David and Sarah Steelman
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error BillHardwick HannahKelly PhilipLohmann DonMayhew UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 17–20, 2026304 (LV)± 5.4%30%23%1%19%27%
District 18
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+27
Candidates Dustin Blue, businessowner and Army veteran Ed Lewis, state representative Greg Sharpe, state representative of District 4
Withdrew Sarah Graff, Moberly city councilwoman and staff member of Congressman Sam Graves
Declined Louis Riggs, state representative
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error DustinBlue EdLewis GregSharpe UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 17–20, 2026296 (LV)± 5.4%28%21%26%25%
District 20
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+25
Candidates Lori Rook, attorney and candidate for state treasurer in 2024 Curtis Trent, incumbent senator
Declined Ann Kelley, state representative
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error LoriRook CurtisTrent UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 17–19, 2026301 (LV)± 5.4%39%35%26%
Sean Falconer, medical instructor
District 22
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+17
Candidates Jim Avery, former state representative David Robertson, retired college professor
Withdrew David Casteel, state representative (running for re-election) Renee Reuter, state representative (running for Jefferson County associate judge)
Deceased Ken Waller, state representative
Candidates Jeff Abney, attorney
District 24
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexD+6
Candidates Tracy McCreery, incumbent senator
District 26
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+25
Candidates Ben Brown, incumbent senator
Candidates Victoria Taylor Wors, retired human resources manager
District 28
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. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+30
Candidates Sam Alexander, ER physician and candidate for in 2022 Chuck Lentz, Southwest Baptist University professor Brad Pollitt, state representative of District 52
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error SamAlexander ChuckLentz BradPollitt UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 17–19, 2026304 (LV)± 5.4%28%17%25%30%
Candidates Mike McCaffree, real estate agent
District 30
The 30th district consists solely of the city of Springfield. The incumbent is Republican Lincoln Hough, who is term-limited. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+2
Candidates Melanie Stinnett, state representative of District 133
Candidates Betsy Fogle, state representative of District 135
Candidates Cecil Ince, Libertarian activist and perennial candidate
District 32
The 32nd district is located in southwest Missouri and includes Jasper and Newton counties. The incumbent is Republican Jill Carter. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+26
Candidates Jill Carter, incumbent senator Ellen Nichols, neurosurgeon
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JillCarter EllenNichols UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)July 19–21, 2026345 (LV)± 5.2%43%26%31%
District 34
The 34th district consists of Platte County and western Buchanan County. The incumbent is Republican Tony Luetkemeyer, who is term-limited. Estimated Partisan Voting IndexR+6
Candidates Ryan Gerster, business owner Mike Jones, state representative Sean Pouche, state representative of District 13
Withdrew Brenda Shields, state representative and wife of former state senator Charlie Shields Nathan Willett, Kansas City councilman and teacher (running for Congress)
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