Missouri's 16th Senate district
| Missouri's 16th State Senate district | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator |
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| Demographics | 83% White 4% Black 5% Hispanic 2% Asian 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 176,706[1] | ||
Missouri's 16th Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Republican Justin Brown since 2019.[2][3]
Geography
The district is based in south-central Missouri and includes Dent, Laclede, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Wright counties.[2] Major municipalities in the district include Lebanon, Rolla, St. Robert, Waynesville, and the U.S. Army installation Fort Leonard Wood. The district is also home to Missouri University of Science and Technology.
2026 candidates
Republican Primary
- Bill Hardwick, representative of Missouri House District 121[4]
- Hannah Kelly, former representative of Missouri House District 141[5]
- Jeff Knight, representative of Missouri House District 142[6]
- Philip Lohmann, returning candidate[7]
- Donald Mayhew, representative of Missouri House District 124[8]
- Joseph Steelman, businessman and son of former Senator Sarah Steelman[9]
Election results (1998–2022)
1998
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Steelman | 31,177 | 58.0 | |
| Democratic | Mike Lybyer | 22,555 | 42.0 | |
| Total votes | 53,732 | 100.0 | ||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Steelman (incumbent) |
36,288 | 71.1 | |
| Democratic | Clara Ichord | 14,728 | 28.9 | |
| Total votes | 51,016 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2005
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Barnitz | 13,236 | 53.1 | |||
| Republican | Bill Hickle | 11,686 | 46.9 | |||
| Total votes | 24,922 | 100.0 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Barnitz (incumbent) |
30,434 | 52.4 | |
| Republican | Susie Snyders | 27,607 | 47.6 | |
| Total votes | 58,041 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan W. Brown | 31,792 | 58.3 | |||
| Democratic | Frank Barnitz (incumbent) |
22,760 | 41.7 | |||
| Total votes | 54,552 | 100.0 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan W. Brown (incumbent) |
31,829 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 31,829 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Dan Brown | 42,382 | 70.1 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Dillon | 18,097 | 29.9 | |
| Total votes | 60,479 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Dan Brown (incumbent) |
39,087 | 80.7 | |
| Democratic | Tara Anura | 9,363 | 19.3 | |
| Total votes | 48,450 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Statewide election results
| Year | Office | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | President | McCain 63.8 – 33.8% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 71.0 – 29.0% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 76.2 – 19.6% |
| Senate | Blunt 66.2 – 29.1% | |
| Governor | Greitens 68.0 – 28.5% | |
| 2018 | Senate | Hawley 70.3 – 26.2% |
| 2020 | President | Trump 76.9 – 21.3% |
| Governor | Parson 76.4 – 21.2% |
Source: [18]
References
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau (2023). American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Retrieved from Census Reporter Profile page for Missouri State Senate District 16, MO
- ^ a b c "Senator Justin Brown". Missouri Senate.
- ^ Brown, State Sen Justin (February 6, 2025). "Excited, motivated and focused for the New Year". phelpscountyfocus.com. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "Committee Info". mec.mo.gov. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ "Committee Info". mec.mo.gov. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ "Committee Info". mec.mo.gov. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ "SOS, Missouri - Elections: Offices Filed in Candidate Filing". s1.sos.mo.gov. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "Committee Info". mec.mo.gov. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ "Committee Info". mec.mo.gov. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ 1998 General Election Results
- ^ 2002 General Election Results
- ^ 2005 Special Election Results
- ^ 2006 General Election Results
- ^ 2010 General Election Results
- ^ 2014 General Election Results
- ^ 2018 General Election Results
- ^ 2022 General Election Results
- ^ "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved February 27, 2025.