Missouri elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Missouri elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. Senate
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Missouri
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Josh Hawley (R) | 51.4 | 1,254,927 |
 | Claire McCaskill (D) | 45.6 | 1,112,935 | |
 | Craig O'Dear (Independent) | 1.4 | 34,398 | |
 | Japheth Campbell (L)  | 1.1 | 27,316 | |
 | Jo Crain (G) | 0.5 | 12,706 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 2,442,289 | |||
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U.S. House
Missouri U.S. House General Elections 2018 |
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| Office |  Democratic |
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Other |
| Missouri's 1st Congressional District |
Robb Cunningham (Libertarian Party) |
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| Missouri's 2nd Congressional District |
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David Justus Arnold (Green Party) |
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| Missouri's 3rd Congressional District |
Donald Stolle (Libertarian Party) |
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| Missouri's 4th Congressional District |
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Mark Bliss (Libertarian Party) |
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| Missouri's 5th Congressional District |
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E.C. Fredland (Constitution Party) |
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| Missouri's 6th Congressional District |
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Dan Hogan (Libertarian Party) |
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| Missouri's 7th Congressional District |
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Benjamin Brixey (Libertarian Party) |
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| Missouri's 8th Congressional District |
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Jonathan Lee Shell (Libertarian Party) |
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State ballot measures
- See also: Missouri 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Missouri Proposition B, $12 Minimum Wage Initiative (2018)
- Missouri Amendment 2, Medical Marijuana and Veteran Healthcare Services Initiative (2018)
- Missouri Amendment 4, Management and Advertisement of Bingo Games Amendment (2018)
- Missouri Amendment 3, Medical Marijuana and Biomedical Research and Drug Development Institute Initiative (2018)
- Missouri Proposition D, Gas Tax Increase, Olympic Prize Tax Exemption, and Traffic Reduction Fund Measure (2018)
- Missouri Proposition C, Medical Marijuana and Veterans Healthcare Services, Education, Drug Treatment, and Public Safety Initiative (2018)
- Missouri Amendment 1, Lobbying, Campaign Finance, and Redistricting Initiative (2018)
State executives
Click on the following link for state executive election results:
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Clay County, Missouri
- Jackson County, Missouri
- Platte County, Missouri
- St. Louis, Missouri
- St. Louis Public Schools
- November 6, 2018 ballot measures in Missouri
- Annette Acre recall, Mapaville Fire Protection District, Missouri (2018)
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Missouri elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Missouri, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Missouri, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Missouri elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
General elections
There were no featured U.S. House general elections in Missouri in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in Missouri in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in Missouri in 2018.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Missouri in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Missouri are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
August 7, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
February 6, 2018:
Missouri House of Representatives District 39 (General)
Missouri House of Representatives District 97 (General)
Missouri House of Representatives District 129 (General)
Missouri House of Representatives District 144 (General)
February 13, 2018:
St. Louis (Special)
April 3, 2018:
Center School District (General)
Grandview C-4 School District (General)
Hickman Mills C-1 School District (General)
Liberty Public Schools (General)
North Kansas City Schools (General)
Park Hill School District (General)
Platte County R-III School District (General)
Raytown C-2 School District (General)
St. Louis Public Schools (General)
St. Joseph School District (General)
June 5, 2018:
Missouri State Senate District 17 (General)
August 7, 2018:
St. Louis (Primary)
Clay County, Missouri (Primary)
Jackson County, Missouri (Primary)
Platte County, Missouri (Primary)
November 6, 2018:
St. Louis (General)
Clay County, Missouri (General)
Jackson County, Missouri (General)
Platte County, Missouri (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
6 a.m. to 7 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Missouri?
See Primary elections in Missouri.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Missouri.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Missouri.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Missouri?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Missouri for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at [email protected].
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