2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
6
2
Seats won
6
2
Seat change
Popular vote
1,223,617
794,978
Percentage
59.40%
38.59%
Swing
Election results by district Election results by county
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Missouri , one from each of the state's congressional districts . The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate , and various state and local elections .
This was the first House of Representatives elections held in Missouri following the 2020 redistricting cycle . The associated primary elections were held on August 2, 2022.[ 1] [ 2]
Ahead of the 2022 elections, Missouri redrew its congressional districts as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle. This process was marked by controversy in the Missouri Legislature . On January 19, 2022, the Missouri House of Representatives passed a map with 6 Republican-leaning and 2 Democratic-leaning districts.[ 3] Missouri Senate . The Caucus supported a map with seven Republican-leaning districts. Senate Democrats also opposed the map because they wanted three Democratic-leaning districts.[ 4] filibustered to block the House map.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] Mike Parson approved the map on May 18.[ 9]
2022 Missouri's 1st congressional district election
County resultsBush: 70–80%
The 1st district encompasses the city of St. Louis and much of northern St. Louis County , including Florissant and University City . The incumbent was Democrat Cori Bush , who was elected with 78.8% of the vote in 2020 after defeating the incumbent, Lacy Clay , in the Democratic primary.[ 10]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Cori Bush
U.S. Senators State legislators Organizations Steve Roberts
U.S. Representatives State legislators Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Steven Jordan[ 33]
Laura Mitchell-Riley[ 33] Libertarian primary [ edit ] George A. Zsidisin, professor and author[ 33] 2022 Missouri's 2nd congressional district election
County resultsWagner: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The 2nd district is based in eastern Missouri, and includes the southern and western suburbs of St. Louis , including Arnold , Town and Country , Wildwood , Chesterfield , and Oakville . The incumbent was Republican Ann Wagner , who was re-elected with 51.9% of the vote in 2020.[ 10]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Paul Berry III, 2018 and 2020 Republican nominee for St. Louis County Executive[ 33]
Tony Salvatore[ 33]
Wesley Smith, U.S. Army veteran[ 45] [ 46] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Libertarian primary [ edit ] Bill Slantz, consulting firm executive[ 33] 2022 Missouri's 3rd congressional district election
County resultsLuetkemeyer: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Mann: 50–60%
The third district encompasses east-central Missouri, taking in Jefferson City , Troy , O'Fallon , and Washington . The incumbent was Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer , who was re-elected with 69.4% of the vote in 2020.[ 10]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Dustin Hill[ 33]
Richard Skwira Jr.[ 33]
Brandon Wilkinson, truck driver and candidate for this seat in 2020[ 33] Blaine Luetkemeyer
Executive branch officials Bethany Mann, technology specialist[ 33] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Andrew Daly, director of the Missouri School for the Deaf Activities[ 33]
Dylan Durrwachter[ 33]
Jon Karlen[ 54] 2022 Missouri's 4th congressional district election
County resultsAlford: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Truman: 50–60%
The 4th district is based in predominantly rural west-central Missouri, taking in Columbia , Sedalia , Warrensburg , and Lebanon . The incumbent was Republican Vicky Hartzler , who was re-elected with 67.6% of the vote in 2020.[ 10] ran for U.S. Senate .[ 57]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Mark Alford
Federal officials Local officials Taylor Burks
U.S. Senators Organizations
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Mark
Rick
Kalena
Taylor
Bill
Sara
Undecided
Remington Research (R)/Missouri Scout [ A] January 19–20, 2022
617 (LV)
± 3.8%
21%
9%
6%
4%
4%
14%
42%
Primary results by county: 20–30%
40–50%
50–60%
70–80%
20–30%
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
Libertarian primary [ edit ] 2022 Missouri's 5th congressional district election
County resultsCleaver: 50–60% 60–70%
The 5th district primarily consists of the inner ring of the Kansas City metropolitan area, including nearly all of Kansas City south of the Missouri River. The incumbent was Democrat Emanuel Cleaver , who was re-elected with 58.8% of the vote in 2020.[ 10]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Maite Salazar, progressive activist and candidate for Missouri's 5th congressional district in 2020[ 81] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Jerry Barham, candidate for this district in 2020 [ 33]
Herschel L. Young, former Cass County Commissioner and perennial candidate[ 33] Libertarian primary [ edit ] 2022 Missouri's 6th congressional district election
County resultsGraves: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
The 6th district encompasses rural northern Missouri, St. Joseph and much of Kansas City north of the Missouri River . The incumbent was Republican Sam Graves , who was re-elected with 67.1% of the vote in 2020.[ 10]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] John Dady[ 33]
Brandon Kleinmeyer, tax preparer[ 33]
Christopher Ryan, perennial candidate[ 33]
Dakota Shultz, software developer[ 33] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Libertarian primary [ edit ] 2022 Missouri's 7th congressional district election
County resultsBurlison: 50–60% 70–80% 80–90%
The 7th district is located in southwestern Missouri, taking in Springfield , Joplin , Branson , and Nixa . The incumbent was Republican Billy Long , who had been re-elected with 68.9% of the vote in 2020.[ 10] ran for U.S. senate .[ 84]
Former state senator Jay Wasson from Nixa Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Eric Burlison
Federal officials U.S. Senators Organizations Kristen Radaker-Sheafer, business owner[ 33] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Bryce F. Lockwood[ 33]
John M. Woodman, business owner[ 33] Libertarian primary [ edit ] 2022 Missouri's 8th congressional district election
County resultsSmith: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
The 8th district is the most rural district of Missouri, taking in rural southeastern Missouri, including the Missouri Bootheel , as well as the cities of Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff . The incumbent was Republican Jason Smith , who was re-elected with 76.9% of the vote in 2020.[ 10]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Jason Smith
Executive branch officials Libertarian primary [ edit ] Jim Higgins, perennial candidate[ 33]
^ a b c Key:
^ Harshaw with 4%; Childress with 3%; Daniels with 2%
Partisan clients
^ a b c Non-partisan poll conducted for the tip sheet Missouri Scout
^ This poll was sponsored by Roberts's campaign
^ This poll was sponsored by Burlison's campaign
^ This poll was sponsored by Wasson's campaign
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