Missouri's 26th Senate district
| Missouri's 26th State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 90% White 1% Black 2% Hispanic 1% Asian 6% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 183,430[1] | ||
Missouri's 26th Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represent by Republican Ben Brown since 2023.[2][3]
Geography
[edit]The district is based to the west of the St. Louis metropolitan area and includes Franklin, Gasconade, Osage, Warren, and a small portion of western St. Louis county[2] Major municipalities in the district include Pacific, Union, Warrenton, and Washington. The district is also home to Meramec Caverns in Meramec State Park.
Election Results (1998-2022)
[edit]1998
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Klarich | 32,739 | 64.8 | |
| Democratic | Donald D. Meyer | 17,766 | 35.2 | |
| Total votes | 50,505 | 100.0 | ||
2002
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Griesheimer | 42,057 | 70.1 | |
| Democratic | Donald D. Meyer | 17,952 | 29.9 | |
| Total votes | 60,009 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Griesheimer (incumbent) |
44,346 | 63.4 | |
| Democratic | Gene Tyler | 25,556 | 36.6 | |
| Total votes | 69,902 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Nieves | 42,112 | 65.6 | |
| Democratic | George Weber | 19,063 | 29.7 | |
| Constitution | Richard E. Newton | 2,988 | 4.7 | |
| Total votes | 64,163 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Schatz | 37,219 | 72.9 | |
| Democratic | Lloyd Klinedinst | 13,808 | 27.1 | |
| Total votes | 51,027 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Schatz (incumbent) |
53,507 | 63.9 | |
| Democratic | John Kiehne | 30,237 | 36.1 | |
| Total votes | 83,744 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Brown | 48,469 | 73.9 | |
| Democratic | John Kiehne | 17,115 | 26.1 | |
| Total votes | 65,584 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Statewide Election Results
[edit]| Year | Office | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | President | McCain 57.5 – 40.7% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 66.1 – 33.9% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 71.7 – 23.8% |
| Senate | Blunt 58.2 – 36.8% | |
| Governor | Greitens 57.9 – 36.8% | |
| 2018 | Senate | Hawley 62.0 – 34.4% |
| 2020 | President | Trump 72.3 – 25.9% |
| Governor | Parson 71.4 – 26.3% |
Source: [11]
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Census Bureau (2023). American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Retrieved from Census Reporter Profile page for Missouri State Senate District 26, MO
- ^ a b c "Senator Ben Brown". Missouri Senate.
- ^ Morabith, Anthony (October 29, 2024). "Senator Ben Brown leads Missouri effort to ban ranked choice voting and non-citizens from voting". Missourinet. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ 1998 General Election Results
- ^ 2002 General Election Results
- ^ 2006 General Election Results
- ^ 2010 General Election Results
- ^ 2014 General Election Results
- ^ 2018 General Election Results
- ^ 2022 General Election Results
- ^ "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved February 27, 2025.