Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2024

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Missouri's 7th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 26, 2024
Primary: August 6, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Missouri
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 7th Congressional District of Missouri, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was August 6, 2024. The filing deadline was March 26, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 70.9%-26.8%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 69.8%-28.4%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)
• Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Incumbent Eric Burlison defeated Missi Hesketh and Kevin Craig in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Burlison (R)	71.6	263,231
		Missi Hesketh (D)	26.3	96,655
		Kevin Craig (L)	2.2	7,982

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 367,868
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Natalie Faucett (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Missi Hesketh advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Missi Hesketh	100.0	21,854

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,854
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Incumbent Eric Burlison defeated Audrey Richards, John Adair, and Camille Lombardi-Olive in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Burlison	83.1	79,755
		Audrey Richards	6.7	6,444
		John Adair	6.6	6,358
		Camille Lombardi-Olive	3.5	3,400

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 95,957
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Kevin Craig advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Craig	100.0	264

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 264
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Candidate profiles

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Missi Hesketh

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I was born outside of Chicago on the opposite end of 1971 from my sister. Our dad is a Vietnam veteran and that kind of set the tone for rather tumultuous formative years. But the experiences helped instill a tenacity in me that I exhibit in my will to make life better for those I serve. I moved to Forsyth, MO with my family in 1983. I worked two jobs in HS while participating in extracurriculars and maintaining Honor Roll. After graduating from FHS in 1990, I flunked out of Mizzou in one quick semester and entered the school of life. I worked in food service, clerical, and then finance before a forced transition post-9/11 steered me toward education. I have earned my A.A. -Business Administration, B.S. - Elementary Education, M.A. - Gifted Education, & Ed.S. - Special Education & Assessment. I am a mom to three wonderful humans. Sophia is in college for nursing and Leo is working toward video editing. Cole is set to graduate FHS in 2026. I understand the hard work that goes into being a single-parent while working full-time and also being a public servant. I want to ensure folks have access to all of the resources that make them feel supported. I am also the mayor of Forsyth. This is my seventh year of public service having also served on city council. Too often we hear "somebody should" or "they need to do something," and I'm grateful to be in a position to work toward getting things done."

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Key Messages

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We need to end the division in this country by setting an example at the highest levels. It is beyond time to return decency and decorum to Congress, and with that comes transparency, honesty, integrity, and doing the actual work. The 118th Congress has underperformed any Congress ever. The Missouri 7th has received nothing from the current Representative in the form of investment dollars that might actually make a difference in lives here. We deserve representation that yields results through hard work, negotiation, and compromise.

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It is time to focus on issues that enhance lives in our district and stop fighting the same values issues that career politicians bring up every cycle in order to fire up their base. Abortion access, reproductive freedom, family planning, birth control - enough! We need to codify Roe and be done with the issue.. Republicans want smaller government yet want to control every aspect of womens lives. I am pro-choice. The current Representative is pro-life and would support a national abortion ban. He says he is pro-life yet when those who are forced to give birth due to rape, or unable to terminate an unplanned pregnancy, where is the support? We have no right making these very difficult decisions for others.

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We need leaders willing to do the work to protect us and our way of life. This means protecting our natural resources and not cowtowing to donors to lift environmental protections. This means electing leaders who are not put into office via PACs and special interests. This means electing leaders not owned by the NRA who will finally get some common sense gun laws in place to stop the killing of innocents at schools, stores, parades, churches. No one is coming for your guns, we just want to make sure you lock your piece up so the five-year-old doesn't get accidentally shot by the six-year-old, or that the individual in mental distress can't obtain an AR-15 and an hour later show up at a school. Leaders need to protect their people.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Missouri District 7 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Missouri

Election information in Missouri: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 9, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 9, 2024
• Online: Oct. 9, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 4, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 23, 2024
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 22, 2024 to Nov. 4, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Missi Hesketh (D)

We need to end the division in this country by setting an example at the highest levels. It is beyond time to return decency and decorum to Congress, and with that comes transparency, honesty, integrity, and doing the actual work. The 118th Congress has underperformed any Congress ever. The Missouri 7th has received nothing from the current Representative in the form of investment dollars that might actually make a difference in lives here. We deserve representation that yields results through hard work, negotiation, and compromise.

It is time to focus on issues that enhance lives in our district and stop fighting the same values issues that career politicians bring up every cycle in order to fire up their base. Abortion access, reproductive freedom, family planning, birth control - enough! We need to codify Roe and be done with the issue.. Republicans want smaller government yet want to control every aspect of womens lives. I am pro-choice. The current Representative is pro-life and would support a national abortion ban. He says he is pro-life yet when those who are forced to give birth due to rape, or unable to terminate an unplanned pregnancy, where is the support? We have no right making these very difficult decisions for others.

We need leaders willing to do the work to protect us and our way of life. This means protecting our natural resources and not cowtowing to donors to lift environmental protections. This means electing leaders who are not put into office via PACs and special interests. This means electing leaders not owned by the NRA who will finally get some common sense gun laws in place to stop the killing of innocents at schools, stores, parades, churches. No one is coming for your guns, we just want to make sure you lock your piece up so the five-year-old doesn't get accidentally shot by the six-year-old, or that the individual in mental distress can't obtain an AR-15 and an hour later show up at a school. Leaders need to protect their people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Missi Hesketh (D)

Rural MO has been left behind for too long. We need investments in infrastructure and new job opportunities that will help lift the 15% of our people out of poverty and self-sufficient.

We need to ensure Social Security stays solvent so that our parents and grandparents don't face cuts in benefits in the coming years and so that we don't have to work until we are dead. We need to codify Roe and give women and their partners the autonomy they need and deserve. We need to protect our water, air, and soil - there is no planet B. The health of our resources is the health of us, and in SWMO, it is also the health of our ecotourism industry.

We need to ensure public education is preserved, as well as the right to unionize.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Missi Hesketh (D)

I look up to those who have lived their lives focused on being in service to others and those who live lives of integrity. John Lewis comes to mind as an individual who came up through adversity and never ceased in trying to make the path for others less obstructed.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Missi Hesketh (D)

A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Missi Hesketh (D)

Elected officials must lead by example when it comes to professionalism. Professionalism encompasses so many characteristics that are needed in order to be successful leaders: hardworking, honest, compassionate, fair, discerning, and able to communicate effectively with others. We are witnessing entirely too many elected officials doing anything but the job for which they were sent to D.C. or their State House to tackle, instead they just continue to muddy the waters and drive division. Sometimes they tell half-truths and other times bold-faced lies. We are seeing entirely too many pieces of legislation that will perpetuate the cycles of poverty and violence that keep many families from attaining a better standard of living. And too many representatives are showing poor judgment in being dead set on being partisan. It is imperative in these turbulent times that we elect representatives who are willing to listen to the needs and wants of their constituents and who will have the hard discussions with their peers to find some form of compromise to get change started. Elected officials have to be strong multitaskers with tenacious follow-through.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Missi Hesketh (D)

I am hardworking and results-oriented. I am honest, choosing to tell the whole truth over half-truths. I am not running for Congress to become a career politician or to get rich. I do not trade stocks, nor will I while in office. My sole intent is to bring integrity back to the district and results back to a widely rural area that has been forgotten for far too long.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Missi Hesketh (D)

The core responsibilities for a member of Congress is to legislate in a manner that serves the best interests of their constituents and the nation while not discriminating against any group. This means that the individual in the office must be willing to listen to her constituents prior to being elected to find out what her focus will be once in office. This means fielding calls from constituents while in office when new concerns within the district arise. This means working with members of Congress to secure funding to help tackle those issues back home. It is also vital that members of Congress communicate effectively with their constituents on how the process of addressing their primary concerns is proceeding. We should all be familiar with the fact by now that change takes time, that there is a lengthy bureaucratic process to get anything accomplished. Staying in communication and providing honest, detailed accounts of where the process is assures the people being represented that they put the right person in office. It lends to a positive impression of Congress and in the process, which is just one more cog in helping people feel supported.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Missi Hesketh (D)

Improvements. Improvements in communities. Improvements in the lives of my constituents. Improvements to protections of our natural resources. Improvements in the securities of our personal rights, our voting rights, and social security.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Missi Hesketh (D)

I remember witnessing Mt. St. Helens erupt when I was eight years old. The news coverage of all of the ash was intense.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Missi Hesketh (D)

My very first job was a paper route that I had when I was 10 years old. I think I did it for a couple of years until we moved.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Missi Hesketh (D)

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is one of my favorites. I appreciate greatly the underlying message of education being the pathway out of poverty.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Missi Hesketh (D)

Jean Louise "Scott" Finch from "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee because I admire how Atticus held her on his lap and read to her.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Missi Hesketh (D)

"On the Sunny Side of the Street" by Willie Nelson

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Missi Hesketh (D)

It has been difficult being a Democratic in a widely Republican district. But it hasn't stopped me from rolling up my sleeves, getting elected to two local offices, and making a difference in my community. Folks see that. Understanding how my Republican friends and neighbors can see the actual work that we are getting done at the city level yet who still have great reservations in supporting this run for Congress - refusing to put country over party - that is difficult to contend with.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Missi Hesketh (D)

The U.S. House of Representatives is an outlier in the number of constituents each member represents.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Missi Hesketh (D)

I do, to a degree, believe prior experience can be beneficial. I know reading through ordinances, drafting agendas, working through budgets, and even evaluating employees will all make me better prepared for Congress. At the same time, I have faith that there are educated individuals, experienced individuals capable of learning the ropes quickly enough so as not to impede progress.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Missi Hesketh (D)

The fabric of our nation has been marred recently with the fight for power versus the fight for our Republic and our democratic processes. It is going to take some time with effective, honest, non-compromised individuals leading the charge and consistently and openly communicating how legislation will impact them and how the processes are going in order to bring back some faith in our government.

Additionally, there is the matter of the federal budget and how untenable our spending is. That is why we invest in communities, why we work to bring those investments to our communities, so that we provide the opportunities for folks to become self-sufficient and free up some of those funds. Untenable spending is also why we look at areas to "cut the fat." Families struggling financially know all too well how we have to start at home to see where savings can be made. Every department could find areas where money is wasted.

We are also going to have to continue working toward being prepared for the damage that will come from increased natural disasters and help communities in the most at-risk areas with their efforts. That is going to require a financial investment, too, but without it we lose lives and real estate. The challenge of getting more buy-in on green energy is lessening, but not fast enough to reverse the course of higher intensity storms and fires.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Missi Hesketh (D)

A two-year term makes it difficult for a freshman member of Congress to achieve the learning curve needed before being thrown back into the next election cycle one year later. At the same time, if an elected official says one thing to get elected and then performs wholly differently while in office, it is better to be able to vote him out sooner, rather than later.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Missi Hesketh (D)

I do feel there should be term limits in Congress. An individual in Congress should be able to make sufficient strides in eight years, much like a Senator should be able to do so in the same amount of time.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Missi Hesketh (D)

Congressman Jeff Jackson from North Carolina's 14th does any amazing job of communicating and working for his constituents.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Missi Hesketh (D)

I was speaking at an event back in February, just introducing myself really. When the floor was opened for questions a gentleman said "We have 500 homeless veterans in this state. What are you gonna do about it?" I didn't have an answer. There are many issues facing the district in which I am running and all across the nation for which I don't have answers. So, this interaction was impactful because it made me immediately be transparent in that fact - that I don't have all of the answers, nor will I pretend to. But I can assure them that I will work toward a solution and they will hold me accountable to that promise.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Missi Hesketh (D)

"Do the right thing, reduce your carbon footprint... Think of the world we'll be leaving behind for Willie Nelson and Keith Richards."

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Missi Hesketh (D)

I know that compromise is necessary for policymaking. The partisanship running rampant in Congress has shown us how that results in getting little to nothing done for those whom we represent. It is absolutely necessary to be able to work with others.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Missi Hesketh (D)

I don't think we should use the word "power" when it comes to talking about elected positions. My priorities in legislation and raising revenue will always circle back to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars while focusing on efficiency and lifting people out of poverty so that they become self-sufficient.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Missi Hesketh (D)

Too many members of Congress have aligned themselves and been empowered by investigative powers. I have seen prosecuting attorneys not take cases for insufficient evidence. Perhaps some of those in Congress pushing for continuous investigations should consult with some of their constituents back home to get some guidance in that arena. When there is sufficient evidence of real crimes obviously there should be some sort of investigation. But maybe if a member of Congress initiates an investigation and it comes out insufficient she shouldn't be able to sit on that committee anymore. Perhaps that might cause members of Congress to be more discerning in what they choose to investigate.

What committees interest you?

Missi Hesketh (D)

Agriculture

Education and the Workforce Natural Resources Small Businesses Veterans Affairs

Ways and Means

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Missi Hesketh (D)

As a mayor, I know how important it is to the people I serve to have transparency and accountability. We are elected at every level to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Find where there are areas in which to save dollars and spend in areas that will make a meaningful difference for the community at large. Meetings should be open to the public as often as possible, recorded and/or streamed, and all records available for review upon request.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Eric Burlison	Republican Party	$923,026	$503,234	$601,388	As of December 31, 2024
Missi Hesketh	Democratic Party	$47,169	$37,515	$5,138	As of January 30, 2025
John Adair	Republican Party	$10,836	$8,452	$2,976	As of August 14, 2024
Camille Lombardi-Olive	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Audrey Richards	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Kevin Craig	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Missouri in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Missouri, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Missouri	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A	$300.00	3/26/2024	Source
Missouri	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	2% of votes cast for the office in the last election, or 10,000, whichever is less	N/A	7/29/2024	Source

District analysis

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• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Missouri.

Missouri U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	8	8	1	43	16	6	6	75.0%	5	71.4%
2022	8	8	2	57	16	6	8	87.5%	6	100.0%
2020	8	8	0	40	16	4	6	62.5%	6	75.0%
2018	8	8	0	39	16	5	6	68.8%	5	62.5%
2016	8	8	0	45	16	5	8	81.3%	8	100.0%
2014	8	8	0	36	16	4	6	62.5%	5	62.5%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Missouri in 2024. Information below was calculated on June 4, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Forty-three candidates ran for Missouri’s eight U.S. House districts, including 16 Democrats and 27 Republicans. That's an average of 5.38 candidates per district. That’s lower than the 7.13 candidates per district in 2022 but more than the 5.00 in 2020.

The 3rd Congressional District was the only open district. That’s one less than in 2022 when two seats were open. There were no open seats in 2020, 2018, 2016, and 2014.

Incumbent Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-03) did not run for re-election because he retired from public office.

Two congressional districts—the 1st and the 3rd—were tied for the most candidates running in a district in 2024. Four Democrats and five Republicans ran in the 1st Congressional District, and two Democrats and seven Republicans ran in the 3rd Congressional District.

Twelve primaries—six Democratic and six Republican—were contested in 2024. Between 2022 and 2014, there was an average of 11.6 contested primaries per year.

Five incumbents—one Democrat and four Republicans—were in contested primaries tin 2024, tying with 2018 and 2014 for the fewest this decade.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+24. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 24 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Missouri's 7th the 19th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Missouri's 7th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
28.4%	69.8%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
27.2	69.6	R+42.4

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Missouri, 2020

Missouri presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 14 Democratic wins
• 17 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R

See also: Party control of Missouri state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Missouri's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Missouri
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	2	2
Republican	2	6	8
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	8	10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Missouri's top four state executive offices as May 2024.

State executive officials in Missouri, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Mike Parson
Lieutenant Governor	Mike Kehoe
Secretary of State	Jay Ashcroft
Attorney General	Andrew Bailey

State legislature

Missouri State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	10
	Republican Party	24
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		34

Missouri House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	51
	Republican Party	111
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		163

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Missouri Party Control: 1992-2024
Eight years of Democratic trifectas  •  Twelve years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Eric Burlison defeated Kristen Radaker-Sheafer, Kevin Craig, and Roger Rekate in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Burlison (R)	70.9	178,592
		Kristen Radaker-Sheafer (D)	26.8	67,485
		Kevin Craig (L)	2.3	5,869
	Submit photo	Roger Rekate (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	1

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 251,947
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Kristen Radaker-Sheafer defeated John M. Woodman and Bryce Lockwood in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen Radaker-Sheafer	63.3	13,680
		John M. Woodman	25.4	5,493
		Bryce Lockwood	11.2	2,430

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,603
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Burlison	38.2	39,443
		Jay Wasson	22.5	23,253
		Alex Bryant	17.9	18,522
		Mike Moon	8.7	8,957
		Sam Alexander	5.5	5,665
		Audrey Richards	3.0	3,095
		Paul Walker	2.9	3,028
		Camille Lombardi-Olive	1.3	1,363

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 103,326
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Derral Reynolds (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Kevin Craig advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Craig	100.0	416

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2020

See also: Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Incumbent Billy Long defeated Teresa Montseny (Unofficially withdrew), Kevin Craig, Audrey Richards, and Dennis Davis in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Long (R)	68.9	254,318
		Teresa Montseny (D) (Unofficially withdrew)	26.6	98,111
		Kevin Craig (L)	4.2	15,573
		Audrey Richards (Independent) (Write-in)	0.3	1,279
	Submit photo	Dennis Davis (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	2

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 369,283
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Teresa Montseny advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Teresa Montseny	100.0	30,568

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,568
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sharon Hall (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Incumbent Billy Long defeated Eric Harleman, Kevin VanStory, Steve Chentnik, and Camille Lombardi-Olive in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Long	66.1	69,319
	Submit photo	Eric Harleman	11.1	11,688
		Kevin VanStory	10.0	10,482
		Steve Chentnik	7.1	7,393
		Camille Lombardi-Olive	5.7	5,966

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 104,848
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Benjamin Holcomb (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Kevin Craig advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Craig	100.0	508

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2018

See also: Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Incumbent Billy Long defeated Jamie Schoolcraft and Benjamin Brixey in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Long (R)	66.2	196,343
		Jamie Schoolcraft (D)	30.1	89,190
	Submit photo	Benjamin Brixey (L)	3.7	10,920
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	2

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 296,455
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Jamie Schoolcraft defeated Kenneth Hatfield, John Farmer de la Torre, and Vincent Jennings in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jamie Schoolcraft	40.6	12,499
	Submit photo	Kenneth Hatfield	22.3	6,854
		John Farmer de la Torre	21.7	6,685
		Vincent Jennings	15.4	4,738

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,776
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Natalie Faucett (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Incumbent Billy Long defeated Jim Evans, Lance Norris, and Benjamin Holcomb in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Long	65.1	68,438
		Jim Evans	17.5	18,383
	Submit photo	Lance Norris	10.4	10,884
		Benjamin Holcomb	7.1	7,416

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,121
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Benjamin Brixey advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Benjamin Brixey	100.0	697

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 697
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See also

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Footnotes

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Missouri's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Josh Hawley (R)

Eric Schmitt (R)

Representatives

District 1

Wesley Bell (D)

District 2

Ann Wagner (R)

District 3

Bob Onder (R)

District 4

Mark Alford (R)

District 5

Emanuel Cleaver (D)

District 6

Sam Graves (R)

District 7

Eric Burlison (R)

District 8

Jason Smith (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (2)

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