2026 Missouri elections

The Manchester Democrat represents one of the state’s most competitive state legislative districts.

The Wildwood Republican had been a prominent member of the conservative Missouri Freedom Caucus.

The group People Not Politicians is gathering signatures to prevent a new redistricting plan from going into effect.

A three-judge federal panel struck down Texas’ new congressional map on racial gerrymandering grounds. Challenges to Missouri’s map don’t involve the same type of claim.

Missouri doesn’t have a marquee statewide race next year. But the results of some contests could be a big sign of a Democratic wave or continued GOP dominance.

During an interview with St. Louis Public Radio in Washington, D.C., the Republican senator said a bipartisan contingent of senators is trying to find a way to end the shutdown.

After initially saying that he would retire, Steve Ehlmann says he’s running for another term in a crowded GOP primary.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is arguing that the referendum is usurping the legislature’s power to redraw congressional districts.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, a Republican, said any signatures gathered before Wednesday to place a new congressional map up for a vote won’t count. Proponents of the redistricting referendum said that’s an unlawful attempt to shorten the signature-gathering window.

Cori Bush says she expects a contentious rematch for Congress with incumbent Wesley Bell.