United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri, 2016

United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri, 2016
Missouri
November 8, 2016 (2016-11-08)
All eight of Missouri's seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 6 2

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri will be held on November 8, 2016, to elect the eight U.S. Representatives from the state of Missouri, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

District 1

The 1st district includes all of St. Louis City and much of Northern St. Louis County, and it has a PVI of D+28. The incumbent is Democrat Lacy Clay, who has represented the district since 2001. He was re-elected with 73% of the vote in 2014.

Democratic primary

The incumbent is running for re-election.[1] State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal and perennial candidate Bill Haas are primary challengers for Clay.[2][3]

Republican primary

Community activist Paul Berry III and Steven G. Bailey are running for the Republican nomination.[4]

District 2

The 2nd district includes the suburbs south and west of St. Louis City. The incumbent is Republican Ann Wagner, who has represented the district since 2013. She was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of R+8.

Democratic primary

Democratic State Representative Bill Otto is running against Wagner.[5] 2010 and 2014 Democratic nominee Arthur Lieber considered running in 2016, but decided against running again.[6]

District 3

The third district stretches from exurbs of St. Louis to the state capitol Jefferson City and has a PVI of R+13. Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer represents the third district. He has been speculated about as a potential candidate for Governor of Missouri in the 2016 gubernatorial election, rather than as a candidate for re-election to the U. S. House. In January 2015, Luetkemeyer said that he would "probably" run for re-election and not run for Governor.[7]

District 4

The fourth district takes in Columbia and much of rural west-central Missouri. It has a PVI of R+13. Republican Vicky Hartzler has represented the district since the election of 2010, when she defeated long-time incumbent Democrat Ike Skelton. She was re-elected in 2014 with 68% of the vote.

Democratic primary

University of Missouri Hospital Chief of Staff Gordon Christensen is running for the Democratic nomination.[8]

Jim White, a retired investment banker and 2012 State House candidate, was also running but announced on February 22, 2016 that he was suspending his campaign due to medical issues.[9][10]

District 5

The fifth district encompasses most of Jackson County, the southern part of Clay County, and three other rural counties to the east. It has a PVI of D+9. Democrat Emanuel Cleaver has been representing it since 2005. He was re-elected in 2014 with 51.6% of the vote.

Republican primary

Austin Rucker and Berton Knox are running for the Republican nomination.[11]

District 6

The sixth district encompasses rural northern Missouri and has a PVI of R+12. Republican Sam Graves has been representing it since 2001. He was re-elected in 2014 with 67% of the vote.

Republican primary

Donnie Swartz was challenging Graves for the Republican nomination, but was arrested for distribution of controlled substances.[12][13] In a November 18, 2015 Facebook post, Swartz confirmed that he is still deciding whether to continue his campaign.[14] Kyle Reid has filed to challenge Graves in the primary.

Democratic primary

Edward Dawyne Fields, who also ran in 2014, and Travis Gonzales are running for the Democratic nomination.[15]

District 7

The seventh district takes in Springfield, Joplin, and much of the rest of rural southwestern Missouri. It has a PVI of R+19, the most strongly Republican district of Missouri. Republican Billy Long has been representing the district since 2011. He was re-elected in 2014 with 63% of the vote.

Republican primary

Businessman Christopher Batsche previously announced a primary challenge of Senator Roy Blunt but withdrew from that race and filed to challenge Long for the Republican nomination.[16][17][18]

District 8

The eighth district is the most rural district of Missouri, taking in all of the rural southeastern and south-central part of the state. It has a PVI of R+17. Republican Jason Smith won a special election June 4, 2013 with 67% of the vote, and was re-elected in 2014 with the same percentage.In 2016 Libertarian Jonathan Shell Will give Jason Smith a run for his seat in Missouri.

References

  1. ↑ "Congressman Lacy Clay filed for reelection today". February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  2. ↑ Walton, Jr., Elbert (June 12, 2015). "Can Maria beat Lacy for Congress?". The St. Louis American. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  3. ↑ Raasch, Chuck (October 21, 2015). "Chappelle-Nadal to challenge U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  4. ↑ Herndon, Rachel (June 12, 2015). "Activist announces congressional exploratory committee". The Missouri Times. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  5. ↑ Mannies, Jo (May 26, 2015). "Missouri Rep. Bill Otto plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner in 2016". KWMU. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  6. ↑ Lieber, Arthur (July 16, 2015). "Not running in 2016". Arthur Lieber for Congress. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  7. ↑ http://www.missourinet.com/2015/01/31/luetkemeyer-downplays-run-for-missouri-governor-in-2016/
  8. ↑ "Dr. Gordon Christensen Announces Congressional Campaign". The Missouri Times. November 18, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  9. ↑ Bersin, Michael (February 1, 2015). "Jim White (D) to challenge Vicky Hartzler (r) in the 4th Congressional District". Show Me Progress. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  10. ↑ White, Jim (February 22, 2016). "CAMPAIGN SUSPENDED". Facebook. Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Austin Rucker for Congress". March 23, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  12. ↑ Hoppa, Kristin (July 28, 2015). "Congressional candidate charged in drug case". St. Joseph News-Press. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  13. ↑ Tretbar, John P. (October 23, 2015). "Congressional campaign stalled over meth bust?". St. Joseph Post. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  14. ↑ Swartz, Donnie (November 18, 2015). "I am still have not decided if I was going to run or not". Facebook. Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Travis Gonzalez For U.S. Representative Missouri 6th District 2016". Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  16. ↑ Horvath, Dave (February 23, 2016). "Three file for sheriff's race". The Neosho Daily News. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  17. ↑ "UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  18. ↑ Hacker, John (February 29, 2016). "Flanigan joins field for Commissioner". The Carthage Press. Retrieved February 29, 2016.

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