Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

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Missouri's 2nd 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 2nd 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 54.9%-43.1%. 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) 53.0%-45.3%.

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

• Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)
• Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Ray Hartmann, Brandon Daugherty, and Shelby Davis in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Wagner (R)	54.5	233,444
		Ray Hartmann (D)	42.5	182,056
		Brandon Daugherty (L)	2.1	8,951
		Shelby Davis (G)	0.9	3,941

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 428,392
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Ray Hartmann defeated Chuck Summers in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ray Hartmann	77.7	42,605
		Chuck Summers	22.3	12,200

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,805
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Kiehne (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Peter Pfeifer in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Wagner	64.8	56,865
		Peter Pfeifer	35.2	30,847

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 87,712
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Wesley Smith (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Brandon Daugherty advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brandon Daugherty	100.0	311

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 311
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Candidate profiles

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Brandon Daugherty

Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a resident of O' Fallon and grew up in rural Warren county. I am Vice-Chair of the St. Charles County Libertarian Party. I stand for individual liberties, lower taxes, and a non-interventionalist foreign policy."

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Key Messages

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I will always fight for the values of liberty and the principles of the constitution and not the lobbyists and donors. I urge anyone voting or interested in this race to follow the money and see which candidates have sold themselves to the donors and wont stand for the voters.

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Democrats and Republicans have failed our country in regards to our foreign policy. For years, both parties have supported failed nation-building and regime change operations across Africa and the Middle East at the behest of foreign entities, the military industrial complex, and the oil industry. Not only has this left America with generational crippling debt, but it has only created more enemies and made us less safe as a nation. I will advocate for bringing our brave men and women home, putting money back in your wallet, and once again make the USA a beacon of peace and economic prosperity for the world.

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The national debt is closing in on 35 TRILLION dollars, and may be at 35 trillion by the time you read this. This level of economic malfeasance is unjustifiable. The politicians in DC pretend to care about inflation and the spending but continually pass budgets that grossly overspend. Our federal reserve prints money to make up the difference and we all feel this. We feel the effects of DC economics at the gas pump, grocery store, and every mom and pop shop trying to make a living. Its time to tell the Washington establishment that you are fed up.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Missouri District 2 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?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I will always fight for the values of liberty and the principles of the constitution and not the lobbyists and donors. I urge anyone voting or interested in this race to follow the money and see which candidates have sold themselves to the donors and wont stand for the voters.

Democrats and Republicans have failed our country in regards to our foreign policy. For years, both parties have supported failed nation-building and regime change operations across Africa and the Middle East at the behest of foreign entities, the military industrial complex, and the oil industry. Not only has this left America with generational crippling debt, but it has only created more enemies and made us less safe as a nation. I will advocate for bringing our brave men and women home, putting money back in your wallet, and once again make the USA a beacon of peace and economic prosperity for the world.

The national debt is closing in on 35 TRILLION dollars, and may be at 35 trillion by the time you read this. This level of economic malfeasance is unjustifiable. The politicians in DC pretend to care about inflation and the spending but continually pass budgets that grossly overspend. Our federal reserve prints money to make up the difference and we all feel this. We feel the effects of DC economics at the gas pump, grocery store, and every mom and pop shop trying to make a living. Its time to tell the Washington establishment that you are fed up.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I am passionate about America's military strategy and our foreign policy decisions. Since World War II, the military industrial complex and corrupted officials have worked in unison to sell out the taxpayers and brave soldiers that serve to defend our nation. Since 9/11, the State Department has funded Bin Ladenite al-queda fighters in several countries in an attempt to overthrow dictators who our allies find unfavorable. If you look at Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and many others, you will see that America's involvement in foreign affairs has only further fanned the flames of hatred, bankrupted our treasury, and tarnished the reputation of America across the world.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I look up to anyone who stands up to the corruption and tyranny of our government. This includes independent journalists and commentators from both the left and the right, including Jimmy Dore, Aaron Mate, Max Blumenthal, Tom Woods, Glenn Greenwald, Tom Fitton, Tucker Carlson, and many others. I am running for office from the inspiration that I get from those who have taken their stand before me.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I would recommend Ron Paul's "The Revolution" and Scott Horton's "Enough Already: Time to End The War on Terror."

Ron Paul's book is a short overview of libertarian principles and how they are applied, and the consequences of continuing to vote for corrupt politicians.

Scott Horton's book is an in-depth history lesson and expose on the blunders and atrocities of our Middle Eastern foreign policy.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I think honesty, integrity, and a dedication to the principles of the constitution are the most important characteristics of elected officials. They must also do their best to represent the values of their constituents within the parameters of the constitution.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I would make a successful office holder because I am honest, open, and diligent in my attempt at understanding. I believe the key to making progress on any issue is the ability to see all perspectives and analyze each situation. Understand not just what people support and oppose, but why they oppose it. I will always listen to anyone willing to have a debate in good faith and from there and there only, can true common middle ground be found.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

The core responsibilities of someone elected to this office are fighting for the principles of the constitution and identifying the issues facing the nation and the district and work toward solutions that benefit the people in the name of liberty and prosperity.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I would like to leave a legacy as someone who championed the values of the constituents and as someone who always stayed true to his moral code and stood up when he felt there was wrong, and did what he could to make a change.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

My first historical event that I remember was 9/11. I was 5 years old at the time. I just remember the panic and confusion that was happening.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

My first job was Freddy's frozen custard and steakburgers and I left that job after 4 months for a factory job making more money.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

My favorite book is Scott Horton's Enough Already. It opened my eyes to how corrupt our government can be.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

Batman or Ironman

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

Putting food on the table. living paycheck to paycheck.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

Aside from the literal duties of creating the federal budget and introducing, debating and voting on legislation, the U.S.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I do not believe it is important to have previous experience in office. I believe that experience does not always equal knowledge and that intuition, common sense, and a high moral standard are not things that come with experience in public office. I believe that candidates should be judged by their ideas and merits and not 'experience.'

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

The biggest challenges that America faces is from the corrupt politicians and unelected members of government who act on behalf of interests outside of that of the American people.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

Yes. If campaigning wasn't not so expensive, time consuming, and divisive, I would even argue for shorter terms. As many opportunities for the people to have their voice heard, the better.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I believe that term limits are a great concept and would likely reduce the amount of corruption in American politics, but also might conflict with the constitution and a person's right to free speech and vote for the person of their choice. I believe that if you think someone shouldn't serve more than X amount of terms, then you shouldn't vote for them based on that principle.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

Ron and Rand Paul are long time idols and reasons I am a member of the Libertarian Party. Thomas Massie also is a favorite of mine. He stands for the people and the constitution and is willing to have fair, honest conversations and debates.

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?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

When U.S. Marine Jared Schmitz was killed in Afghanistan, I remember his body being carried down highway 70 by motorcade to his home in Wentzville. I saw in-person the support and love the community had for this fallen soldier. I am running for office to stand up for the soldiers, past and present, who so bravely have volunteered to defend us. I will advocate for a withdraw of troops from all around the world. This will make our country safer, make our troops safer, save the taxpayers money, and lower our carbon emissions.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Brandon Daugherty (L)

What do you call a row of rabbits walking backwards? A receding hare line.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

Compromises with people who do not hold the interests of the American people at heart will likely lead to a worse outcome for the people, but I will work with anyone across any political isle to make life better and more free for the people.

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?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I would do everything in my power to ensure that congress act with a balanced budget. High school students are taught personal finance and even they understand that an unbalanced budget is unsustainable and is the driving force of inflation.

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

Brandon Daugherty (L)

They should investigate abuses by the government. They should act as an oversight against the abuses of power and hold accountable the actions of public officials and corporations that collude with them.

What committees interest you?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Veteran Affairs.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Brandon Daugherty (L)

I believe in maximizing transparency at all levels of government, whether it be elected officials, unelected bureaucrats, state agencies, and even local enforcement agencies. I believe transparency and accountability are the only ways to maintain trust between the government and the people. Opensecrets.org is a great place to check and see which politicians are taking corporate lobbyist money and then you can decide if that person is truly a candidate for the people or for the donor class.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Ann Wagner	Republican Party	$4,328,377	$2,674,627	$3,111,229	As of December 31, 2024
Ray Hartmann	Democratic Party	$710,025	$678,236	$31,789	As of December 31, 2024
Chuck Summers	Democratic Party	$45,235	$41,209	$526	As of September 15, 2024
Peter Pfeifer	Republican Party	$4,495	$2,493	$2,052	As of July 17, 2024
Shelby Davis	Green Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Brandon Daugherty	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 2nd 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

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• 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.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

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+7. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 7 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Missouri's 2nd the 175th 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 2nd based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
45.3%	53.0%

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
42.2	55.1	D+12.9

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 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Trish Gunby and Bill Slantz in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Wagner (R)	54.9	173,277
		Trish Gunby (D)	43.1	135,895
		Bill Slantz (L)	2.1	6,494

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 315,666
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Trish Gunby defeated Raymond Reed in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Trish Gunby	85.2	50,457
		Raymond Reed	14.8	8,741

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 59,198
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ben Samuels (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Tony Salvatore, Wesley Smith, and Paul Berry in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Wagner	67.1	54,440
		Tony Salvatore	15.4	12,516
		Wesley Smith	9.0	7,317
		Paul Berry	8.5	6,888

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,161
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bob Anders (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Bill Slantz advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill Slantz	100.0	384

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2020

See also: Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Jill Schupp, Martin Schulte, and Gina Bufe in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Wagner (R)	51.9	233,157
		Jill Schupp (D)	45.5	204,540
		Martin Schulte (L)	2.6	11,647
		Gina Bufe (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	4

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 449,348
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Jill Schupp advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jill Schupp	100.0	102,592

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 102,592
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Wagner	100.0	63,686

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,686
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Martin Schulte advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Martin Schulte	100.0	737

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2018

See also: Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Cort VanOstran, Larry Kirk, and David Justus Arnold in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Wagner (R)	51.2	192,477
		Cort VanOstran (D)	47.2	177,611
		Larry Kirk (L)	1.1	4,229
		David Justus Arnold (G)	0.5	1,740
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	9

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 376,066
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Cort VanOstran defeated Mark Osmack, Bill Haas, John Messmer, and Robert Hazel in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cort VanOstran	41.7	45,248
		Mark Osmack	25.2	27,389
		Bill Haas	19.5	21,151
		John Messmer	9.7	10,503
	Submit photo	Robert Hazel	4.0	4,321

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,612
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kelli Dunaway (D)
• Mike Evans (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Noga Sachs in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Wagner	89.9	72,173
		Noga Sachs	10.1	8,115

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 80,288
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Green primary election

Green primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

David Justus Arnold advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Justus Arnold	100.0	177

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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Larry Kirk advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Kirk	100.0	905

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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)

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Democratic Party (2)

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