Missouri State House District 109
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Simmons Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Trent LeslieDemocraticJohn SimmonsRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: John Simmons (R) 72.2, Eleanor Maynard (D) 27.8
- Last election
- John Simmons (Republican) won by 44.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LeslieRight column: Simmons
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeSimmonsNo published score for Leslie
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Trent LeslieDemocratic
- John SimmonsIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.mo.gov (PDF), dated Aug 25
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 22,208
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SimmonsWon Republican 16,04372.2% DemocraticEleanor Maynard Democratic 6,16527.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,967
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle MarquartWon Republican 12,967100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,570
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SimmonsWon(incumbent) Republican 16,570100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,633
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SimmonsWon Republican 10,45366.9% DemocraticJames Cordrey Democratic 5,18033.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,465
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul CurtmanWon(incumbent) Republican 14,16481.1% GreenEllen J. Skiljan Green 3,30118.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,413
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul CurtmanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,72071.4% DemocraticBarbara Bollmann Democratic 2,69328.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,025
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul CurtmanWon(incumbent) Republican 9,81057.6% DemocraticAnn Schroeder Democratic 7,21542.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,015
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott D. DieckhausWon(incumbent) Republican 12,015100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,411
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott D. DieckhausWon Republican 11,09957.2% DemocraticKent Cunningham Democratic 8,31242.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,718
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin ThrelkeldWon(incumbent) Republican 12,718100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,968
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin ThrelkeldWon(incumbent) Republican 14,968100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,587
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin ThrelkeldWon Republican 8,44262.1% DemocraticGene Scott Democratic 5,14537.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,901
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. GriesheimerWon(incumbent) Republican 11,17770.3% DemocraticDonald J. Nash Democratic 4,72429.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,615
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. GriesheimerWon(incumbent) Republican 8,615100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,577
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. GriesheimerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,25268.1% DemocraticDonald Meyer Democratic 4,32531.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,783
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. GriesheimerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,51369.7% DemocraticRoger D. Fleer Democratic 3,27030.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,665
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. GriesheimerWon Republican 7,40754.2% DemocraticRoger D. Fleer Democratic 6,25845.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,607
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl NilgesWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,607100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,846
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl NilgesWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,846100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,514
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl NilgesWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,514100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,007
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl NilgesWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,007100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,274
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAl NilgesWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,09970.1% RepublicanRegan Ford Republican 2,17529.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,183
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HoltWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,53760.2% RepublicanShannon Cave Republican 5,64639.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,816
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HoltWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,65878.0% RepublicanShane Thudium Republican 2,15822.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,124
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HoltWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,124100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,996
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HoltWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,86469.5% RepublicanRussell A. Shafer Republican 2,13230.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,189
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HoltWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,22261.1% RepublicanRussell A. Shafer Republican 3,96738.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,712
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin VogelsmeierWon(incumbent) Republican 5,712100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,293
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin VogelsmeierWon(incumbent) Republican 6,74054.8% DemocraticRobert E. Bishop Democratic 5,55345.2%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Missouri State House District 109, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mo/house/109. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mo/sldl:109
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026