Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Republican Adam Schnelting since 2025.[2][3]
Geography
The district is based in eastern St. Charles county within the northern side of the St. Louis metropolitan area and is situated between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.[2] Major municipalities in the district include St. Charles and St. Peters. The district is also home to Lindenwood University and several conservation areas for nature and wildlife.
Election Results (1996-2024)
1996
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tim Harlan | 9,623 | 54.3 | |
| Republican | C. Bruce Cornett | 7,587 | 42.8 | |
| Libertarian | Gordon Rogers | 506 | 2.9 | |
| Total votes | 17,716 | 100.0 | ||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Gross | 45,838 | 54.3 | ||
| Democratic | Don R. Kissell | 38,642 | 45.7 | ||
| Total votes | 84,480 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Gross (incumbent) |
46,180 | 58.0 | |
| Democratic | Mindy Primm | 33,492 | 42.0 | |
| Total votes | 79,672 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Dempsey | 50,821 | 60.2 | |
| Democratic | Larry Willis | 33,613 | 39.8 | |
| Total votes | 84,434 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Dempsey (incumbent) |
72,310 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 72,310 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Eigel | 56,870 | 60.2 | |
| Democratic | Richard Orr | 34,651 | 36.7 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Slantz | 3,014 | 3.2 | |
| Total votes | 94,535 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Eigel (incumbent) |
57,988 | 57.2 | |
| Democratic | Richard Orr | 43,306 | 42.8 | |
| Total votes | 101,294 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Schnelting | 51,308 | 55.09 | |
| Democratic | Matt Williams | 41,822 | 44.91 | |
| Total votes | 93,130 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Statewide Election Results
| Year | Office | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | President | McCain 51.4 – 47.4% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 57.0 – 43.0% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 56.5 – 37.7% |
| Senate | Blunt 48.0 – 47.3% | |
| Governor | Greitens 51.0 – 45.8% | |
| 2018 | Senate | Hawley 48.9 – 48.0% |
| 2020 | President | Trump 53.1 – 44.8% |
| Governor | Parson 53.6 – 44.2% |
Source: [12]
References
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau (2023). American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Retrieved from Census Reporter Profile page for Missouri State Senate District , MO
- ^ a b c "Senator Adam Schnelting". Missouri Senate.
- ^ Bitterman, Ezra (January 15, 2025). "St. Charles Republican pushes to allow weapons on public transit". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^ 1996 General Election Results
- ^ 2000 General Election Results
- ^ 2004 General Election Results
- ^ 2008 General Election Results
- ^ 2012 General Election Results
- ^ 2016 General Election Results
- ^ 2020 General Election Results
- ^ 2024 General Election Results
- ^ "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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