2022 Missouri House of Representatives election
2022 Missouri House of Representatives election
Results by gains and holds Results by winning party vote share Results: Republican gain Democratic gain Republican hold Democratic hold Vote share: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 2022 Missouri House of Representatives election took place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the primary election held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.[ 14] [ 15] Missouri voters selected state representatives in all 163 seats of the House of Representatives to serve two-year terms.[ 16]
The election coincided with United States national elections and Missouri state elections , including U.S. Senate , U.S. House , Auditor , and Missouri Senate .[ 17] [ 18] [ 19]
Following the previous election in 2020 , Republicans held a 114-to-49-seat supermajority over Democrats .[ 20] There was one special election during the legislative term.[ 9] Representative Kip Kendrick (D) of District 45 resigned on January 6, 2021.[ 10] David Tyson Smith (D) won the subsequent special election, holding the seat for his party.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13] Going into election day, there were eight vacancies in the chamber: seven vacancies had been held by Republicans and one vacancy had been a Democratic seat. Therefore, on election day 2022, there were 107 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and eight open seats.[ b] Republicans maintained the supermajority in 2022, winning 111 seats. At 52 members, Democrats gained their largest share of House seats since 2012.[ 21]
These were the first elections in Missouri following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle , which resulted in redrawn legislative district boundaries.[ 22] [ 23]
Special Election
Sources for special election results:[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
2021 Special: District 45
Predictions
Overview
Election
2022 Missouri House of Representatives election General election — November 8, 2022
Party
Votes
Percentage
Seats
+/–
Republican
1,233,795
65.79
111
3
Democratic
627,512
33.46
52
3
Libertarian
11,705
0.62
0
Constitution
1,809
0.10
0
Independents
518
0.03
0
Write-In
10
0.00
0
Valid votes
1,875,430
100
—
—
Invalid votes
—
—
—
—
Totals
1,875,430
100
163
—
Closest races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
District 17, 0.32% (gain)
District 34, 0.34% (gain)
District 105, 0.91%
District 100, 1.10%
District 136, 1.48% (gain)
District 92, 2.34%
District 98, 3.02% (gain)
District 29, 4.20%
District 12, 4.32%
District 21, 4.42%
District 47, 4.50% (gain)
District 133, 4.78%
District 101, 6.43%
District 14, 6.44%
District 30, 8.56%
District 96, 8.91%
District 106, 9.02%
District 93, 9.34%
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.[ 14] [ 17] [ 18] [ 19]
Sources for election results:[ 14] [ 17] [ 18] [ 19]
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
District 29
District 30
District 31
District 32
District 33
District 34
District 35
District 36
District 37
District 38
District 39
District 40
District 41
District 42
District 43
District 44
District 45
District 46
District 47
District 48
District 49
District 50
District 51
District 52
District 53
District 54
District 55
District 56
District 57
District 58
District 59
District 60
District 61
District 62
District 63
District 64
District 65
District 66
District 67
District 68
District 69
District 70
District 71
District 72
District 73
District 74
District 75
District 76
District 77
District 78
District 79
District 80
District 81
District 82
District 83
District 84
District 85
District 86
District 87
District 88
District 89
District 90
District 91
District 92
District 93
District 94
District 95
District 96
District 97
District 98
District 99
District 100
District 101
District 102
District 103
District 104
District 105
District 106
District 107
District 108
District 109
District 110
District 111
District 112
District 113
District 114
District 115
District 116
District 117
District 118
District 119
District 120
District 121
District 122
District 123
District 124
District 125
District 126
District 127
District 128
District 129
District 130
District 131
District 132
District 133
District 134
District 135
District 136
District 137
District 138
District 139
District 140
District 141
District 142
District 143
District 144
District 145
District 146
District 147
District 148
District 149
District 150
District 151
District 152
District 153
District 154
District 155
District 156
District 157
District 158
District 159
District 160
District 161
District 162
District 163
See also
Notes
^ a b There was one special election during the legislative term.[ 9] Representative Kip Kendrick (D) of District 45 resigned on January 6, 2021.[ 10] David Tyson Smith (D) won the subsequent special election, holding the seat for his party.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
^ a b c There were eight vacancies going into election day 2022. Seven vacancies had been held by Republicans and one by a Democrat. Representative Rick Roeber (R) of District 34 was expelled on April 21, 2021.[ 1] Representative Tom Hannegan (R) of District 65 died on October 20, 2021.[ 2] Representative Becky Ruth (R) of District 114 resigned on November 30, 2021.[ 3] Representative Wayne Wallingford (R) of District 147 resigned on January 3, 2022.[ 4] Representative Justin Hill (R) of District 108 resigned on January 5, 2022.[ 5] Representative Aaron Griesheimer (R) of District 61 resigned on January 6, 2022.[ 6] Representative Rory Rowland (D) of District 29 resigned on April 17, 2022.[ 7] Representative Tricia Derges (R) of District 140 resigned on July 1, 2022.[ 8]
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 39 to 7.
^ a b Redistricted from district 8 to 2 and lost re-election.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 12 to 8.
^ Representative Rory Rowland (D) of District 29 resigned on April 17, 2022.[ 7]
^ Representative Rick Roeber (R) of District 34 was expelled on April 21, 2021.[ 1]
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 36 to 37.
^ a b Redistricted from district 37 to 36 and lost re-election.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 38 to 39.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 45 to 46.
^ Representative Aaron Griesheimer (R) of District 61 resigned on January 6, 2022.[ 6]
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 62 to 61.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 63 to 102.
^ Representative Tom Hannegan (R) of District 65 died on October 20, 2021.[ 2]
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 69 to 70.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 104 to 69.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 70 to 87.
^ a b Redistricted from district 74 to 73 and lost re-election.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 85 to 74.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 83 to 91.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 91 to 83.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 87 to 99.
^ a b c d Representative Bruce DeGroot was redistricted from district 101 to 110. After winning the Republican primary in the 110th, he withdrew from the election. Justin Sparks was chosen as the replacement candidate by the Republican Central Committee.[ 25]
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 105 to 104.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 106 to 105.
^ Representative Justin Hill (R) of District 108 resigned on January 5, 2022.[ 5]
^ Representative Becky Ruth (R) of District 114 resigned on November 30, 2021.[ 3]
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 143 to 120.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 121 to 124.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 122 to 121.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 124 to 123.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 125 to 126.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 129 to 142.
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 137 to 129.
^ Representative Tricia Derges (R) of District 140 resigned on July 1, 2022.[ 8]
^ a b c d Redistricted from district 142 to 143.
^ Representative Wayne Wallingford (R) of District 147 resigned on January 3, 2022.[ 4]
^ The candidate ran a write-in campaign in this election.
References
^ a b Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (April 19, 2021). "Roeber sexually, mentally, physically abused his children, House Ethics Committee finds" . The Missouri Times . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (October 20, 2021). "Tom Hannegan passes away" . The Missouri Times . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b "Missouri lawmaker resigns for job as state child advocate" . Associated Press . December 1, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b Long, Jeff (December 30, 2021). "Wayne Wallingford calls new DOR director's job a 'perfect fit' " . Southeast Missourian . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b Willeke, Becky (January 4, 2022). "Missouri representative from St. Charles County resigning to work in the private sector" . KTVI . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b "Rep. Aaron Griesheimer, R-Washington, is resigning" . The Hermann Advertiser-Courier . December 13, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b Lesnak, Tom (April 14, 2022). "Legislative Update – April 15th, 2022" . Independence Chamber . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b Bacharier, Galen (July 3, 2022). "Rep. Tricia Derges resigns from Missouri House after being convicted of 22 federal charges" . Springfield News-Leader . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b c "Missouri state legislative special elections, 2021" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b c Wolf, Emily (November 16, 2020). "Rep. Kip Kendrick announces departure from Missouri House" . The Columbia Missourian . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b c "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri - Special - Legislative District 45, Tuesday, April 06, 2021" (PDF) . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b c Ossolinski, Mark (January 22, 2021). "Historic nomination in special election for Missouri's 45th House District" . The Columbia Missourian . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b c Newsome, Langston (April 6, 2021). "David Tyson Smith becomes Columbia's first Black state representative" . The Columbia Daily Tribune . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b c "Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ "2022 State Primary Election Dates and Filing Deadlines" . National Conference of State Legislatures . Retrieved June 2, 2024 .
^ "Missouri House of Representatives" . Missouri General Assembly . Retrieved June 14, 2024 .
^ a b c "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri - 08/02/2022 - 2022 Primary Election, Tuesday, August 02, 2022" (PDF) . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b c "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri - General Election, November 08, 2022, Tuesday, November 8, 2022" (PDF) . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ a b c "November 8, 2022 General Election for the Office of State Representative 17 Recount Certification" (PDF) . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ "Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ Kellogg, Sarah (November 21, 2022). "Missouri Democrats won their largest share of House seats in a decade. What changed?" . KCUR . Retrieved June 16, 2024 .
^ "Final Redistricting Maps" . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 14, 2024 .
^ "Missouri House of Representatives-Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commission" (PDF) . Missouri Secretary of State . Retrieved June 14, 2024 .
^ Jacobson, Louis (May 19, 2022). "The Battle for State Legislatures" . Retrieved May 19, 2022 .
^ Lenny, Cathy (August 30, 2022). "Republican Central Committee chooses Justin Sparks as candidate for Nov. 8 election" . West Newsmagazine . Retrieved June 19, 2024 .
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