Missouri State Senate elections, 2014
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Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, followed by a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the Missouri State Senate. The Republican Party increased their hold on the chamber with a net gain of two seats, increasing their total from 23 to 25. The Democratic Party maintained their nine seats. The two vacant seats in the chamber were filled during the general election.
Incumbents retiring
A total of five incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Rupp |  Republican |
Senate District 2 |
| Jolie Justus |  Democratic |
Senate District 10 |
| Brad Lager | Republican |
Senate District 12 |
| John Lamping | Republican |
Senate District 24 |
| Brian Nieves | Republican |
Senate District 26 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Missouri State Senate:
| Missouri State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 9 | 9 | |
| Republican Party | 23 | 25 | |
| Vacancy | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 34 | 34 | |
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Missouri State Senate, a candidate must be:[1]
- At least 30 years of age
- Qualified Missouri voter for three years before election
- Resident of the district which he is chosen to represent for 1 year before election
- Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy
- is not a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state.
- Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America.
- Has not been convicted of or found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of Missouri.
- In addition to any other penalties provided by law, no person may file for any office in a subsequent election until he or the treasurer of his existing candidate committee has filed all required campaign disclosure reports for all prior elections.
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 11 (64.7%) of the 17 districts up for election, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of two Democrats and nine Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in six (35.3%) of the 17 districts up for election.
Primary challenges
A total of two incumbents (12.5%) faced primary competition on June 3. Five incumbents (31.3%) did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 10 (62.5%) incumbents up for election advanced past the primary without opposition. One seat, District 22, was vacant and was not filled before the general election. The state senators facing primary competition included:
- District 4: Incumbent Joe Keaveny defeated Bonnie Lynn Green in the Democratic primary.
- District 16: Incumbent Dan Brown defeated Bernie Mowinski in the Republican primary.
Retiring incumbents
Five incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 12 ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, one Democrat and four Republicans, can be found above.
List of candidates
District 2
Note: Incumbent Scott Rupp (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
August 5 Republican primary:
- Bob Onder: 14,305
- Vicki Schneider: 4,561
- Chuck Gatschenberger: 3,635
- Bob Onder: 14,305
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Bob Onder: 37,607
District 4
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Joe Keaveny: 11,078 - Incumbent Keaveny first assumed office in 2011.
- Bonnie Lynn Green: 6,406
- Joe Keaveny: 11,078
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Keaveny: 29,041
- Courtney Blunt: 11,206
District 6
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mike Kehoe - Incumbent Kehoe first assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Kehoe
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mollie Freebairn: 9,937
- Mike Kehoe: 37,561
District 8
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Will Kraus - Incumbent Kraus first assumed office in 2011.
- Will Kraus
November 4 General election candidates:
- Will Kraus: 31,432
District 10
Note: Incumbent Jolie Justus (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ed Schieffer: 13,856
- Jeanie Riddle: 28,871
District 12
Note: Incumbent Brad Lager (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Hegeman: 39,006
District 14
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Maria Chappelle-Nadal - Incumbent Chappelle-Nadal first assumed office in 2011.
- Maria Chappelle-Nadal
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Maria Chappelle-Nadal: 30,203
Christine LaPorta (write-in): 1,869
District 16
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Bernie Mowinski: 2,803
- Dan Brown: 17,774 - Incumbent Brown first assumed office in 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Brown: 31,829
District 18
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Brian Munzlinger - Incumbent Munzlinger first assumed office in 2011.
- Brian Munzlinger
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brian Munzlinger: 39,460
District 20
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jay Wasson - Incumbent Wasson first assumed office in 2011.
- Jay Wasson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jay Wasson: 40,191
District 22
Note: This seat was left vacant following the resignation of Ryan McKenna (D).
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeff Roorda: 18,774
- Paul Wieland: 22,208
District 24
Note: Incumbent John Lamping (R) did not seek re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Robb Hicks: 1,163
- Jack Spooner: 4,209
- John R. "Jay" Ashcroft: 6,382
August 5 Libertarian primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jill Schupp: 28,022
- Jay Ashcroft: 26,196
- Jim Higgins: 1,727
District 26
Note: Incumbent Brian Nieves (R) did not seek re-election after withdrawing his candidacy.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lloyd Klinedinst: 13,808
- Dave Schatz: 37,219
District 28
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mike Parson - Incumbent Parson first assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Parson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Parson: 34,573
District 30
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Bob Dixon - Incumbent Dixon first assumed office in 2011.
- Bob Dixon
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bob Dixon: 27,207
District 32
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ron Richard - Incumbent Richard first assumed office in 2011.
- Ron Richard
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ron Richard: 32,558
District 34
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Rob Schaaf - Incumbent Schaaf first assumed office in 2011.
- Rob Schaaf
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert Stuber: 18,923
- Rob Schaaf: 24,139
See also
External links
- Missouri Secretary of State - Official Results, As announced by the Board of State Canvassers on December 3, 2014
- Missouri Secretary of State, official primary election results
- Missouri Secretary of State, official candidate list
Footnotes
