2026 Missouri State Senate election
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 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.
District 2
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.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.Candidates
- Steve Butz, state representative of District 81
- Peter Merideth, former state representative of District 80
- Chris Clark, attorney
- Gina Mitten, former state representative of District 83
- LaKeySha Frazier-Bosley, state representative
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.Candidates
- Derrick Spicer, sales director and former Jefferson City councilman
- 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
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.Candidates
- Jonathan Patterson, state representative and Speaker of the Missouri House
- Dan Stacy, former state representative of District 31
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.Candidates
- Travis Fitzwater incumbent senator
District 12
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.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.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
- Doug Clemens, state representative ''''
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.Candidates
- Bill Hardwick, state representative
- Hannah Kelly, former state representative
- Joe Steelman, son of David and Sarah Steelman
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.Candidates
- Dustin Blue, Army veteran
- Sarah Graff, Moberly city councilwoman
- Greg Sharpe, state representative
- Louis Riggs, state representative
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.Candidates
- Lori Rook, attorney and candidate for state treasurer in 2024
- Curtis Trent, incumbent senator
- Ann Kelley, state representative
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.Candidates
- Jim Avery, former state representative
- David Robertson, retired college professor
- David Casteel, state representative '
- Renee Reuter, state representative '
- Ken Waller, state representative
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.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.Candidates
- Ben Brown, incumbent senator
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.Candidates
- Sam Alexander, ER physician and candidate for in 2022
- Brad Pollitt, state representative
District 30
The 30th district consists solely of the city of Springfield. The incumbent is Republican Lincoln Hough, who is term-limited.Candidates
- Melanie Stinnett, state representative
Candidates
- Betsy Fogle, state representative
District 32
The 32nd district is located in southwest Missouri and includes Jasper and Newton counties. The incumbent is Republican Jill Carter.Candidates
- Jill Carter, incumbent senator
District 34
The 34th district consists of Platte county and western Buchanan county. The incumbent is Republican Tony Luetkemeyer, who is term-limited.Candidates
- Nathan Willett, Kansas City councilman
- Brenda Shields, state representative and wife of former state senator Charlie Shields