Missouri's 30th Senate district
| Missouri's 30th State Senate district | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator |
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| Demographics | 83% White 4% Black 6% Hispanic 2% Asian 5% Other | ||
| Population (2023) | 180,269[1] | ||
Missouri's 30th Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Republican Lincoln Hough since 2019.[2][3]
Geography
The district is based in southwestern Missouri and consists of Springfield city limits, with alterations made for compactness and contiguity.[2] The district is home to Missouri State University, Springfield Botanical Gardens, and the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum.
2026 candidates
Republican Primary
- Melanie Stinnett, state representative of District 133[4]
Democratic Primary
- Betsy Fogle, state representative of District 135[5]
Libertarian Primary
- Cecil Ince, Libertarian activist and perennial candidate[6]
Election results (1998–2022)
1998
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roseann Bentley | 30,465 | 67.0 | |
| Democratic | Kaye Parker | 13,903 | 30.6 | |
| Libertarian | Phillip W. Horras | 1,070 | 2.4 | |
| Total votes | 45,438 | 100.0 | ||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norma Champion | 25,915 | 51.5 | |
| Democratic | Craig Hosmer | 24,419 | 48.5 | |
| Total votes | 50,334 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norma Champion (incumbent) |
36,370 | 57.5 | |
| Democratic | Doug Harpool | 26,934 | 42.5 | |
| Total votes | 63,304 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Dixon | 33,715 | 64.9 | |
| Democratic | Michael Hoeman | 18,272 | 35.1 | |
| Total votes | 51,987 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Dixon (incumbent) |
27,207 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 27,207 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lincoln Hough | 34,987 | 53.3 | |
| Democratic | Charlie Norr | 30,690 | 46.7 | |
| Total votes | 65,677 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lincoln Hough (incumbent) |
30,483 | 57.6 | |
| Democratic | Raymond Lampert | 22,464 | 42.4 | |
| Total votes | 52,947 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Statewide election results
| Year | Office | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | President | McCain 51.8 – 46.5% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 56.3 – 43.7% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 53.3 – 39.6% |
| Senate | Blunt 49.6 – 45.3% | |
| Governor | Greitens 50.8 – 44.8% | |
| 2018 | Senate | McCaskill 48.4 – 47.4% |
| 2020 | President | Trump 49.7 – 47.7% |
| Governor | Parson 50.4 – 46.7% |
Source: [14]
References
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau (2023). American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Retrieved from Census Reporter Profile page for Missouri State Senate District 30, MO
- ^ a b c "Senator Lincoln Hough". Missouri Senate.
- ^ Keller, Rudi (February 22, 2024). "Springfield Sen. Lincoln Hough joins race for Missouri lieutenant governor". Missouri Independent. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Committee Info". mec.mo.gov. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Committee Info". mec.mo.gov. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Committee Info". mec.mo.gov. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ 1998 General Election Results
- ^ 2002 General 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.