Missouri State House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Louis Riggs Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Roth McelvainRepublicanJohn Paul TomkoDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Louis Riggs (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Louis Riggs (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Louis Riggs, is not on the candidate list.
- John Paul TomkoDemocratic
- Roth McelvainRepublican
Source: sos.mo.gov (PDF), dated Aug 25
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 16,446
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLouis RiggsWon Republican 16,446100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,865
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLouis RiggsWon(incumbent) Republican 10,865100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,530
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLouis RiggsWon(incumbent) Republican 15,530100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,170
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLouis RiggsWon Republican 10,18671.9% DemocraticJoe Frese Democratic 3,98428.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,955
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindell F. ShumakeWon(incumbent) Republican 12,62974.5% DemocraticOc Latta Democratic 4,32625.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,042
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindell ShumakeWon(incumbent) Republican 6,60573.0% DemocraticC. Leroy Deichman Democratic 2,43726.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,228
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindell F. ShumakeWon(incumbent) Republican 9,08956.0% DemocraticTom Shively(incumbent) Democratic 7,13944.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,275
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlen KlippensteinWon Republican 7,17258.4% DemocraticJudy Wright Democratic 4,67238.1% OtherGary Murray Other 4313.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,857
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim GuestWon(incumbent) Republican 9,60257.0% DemocraticMike Waltemath Democratic 7,25543.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,594
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim GuestWon(incumbent) Republican 6,94251.1% DemocraticMike Waltemath Democratic 6,65248.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,209
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim GuestWon(incumbent) Republican 8,88754.8% DemocraticMike Waltemath Democratic 7,32245.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,812
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim GuestWon Republican 6,04651.2% DemocraticJeff Wright Democratic 5,76648.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,308
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan HegemanWon(incumbent) Republican 12,308100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,207
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan HegemanWon(incumbent) Republican 10,207100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,010
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan HegemanWon(incumbent) Republican 10,91272.7% DemocraticRichard W. Dahms Democratic 4,09827.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,546
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan HegemanWon(incumbent) Republican 10,546100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,866
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan HegemanWon Republican 9,13757.6% DemocraticMarshall W. Pile Democratic 6,72942.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,404
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEverett BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,29651.1% RepublicanWillis E. Dowden Republican 4,10848.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,664
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEverett BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,46555.4% RepublicanWillis E. Dowden Republican 5,19944.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,133
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEverett BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,133100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,076
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEverett BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,076100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,192
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEverett BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,34262.2% RepublicanMic Jones Republican 3,85037.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,176
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEverett BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,176100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,076
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEverett BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,076100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,671
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEverett BrownWon Democratic 7,59159.9% RepublicanDolores Pierce Republican 5,08040.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,532
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerold L. DrakeWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,86661.5% RepublicanWilliam F. Phares Jr. Republican 3,66638.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,183
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerold L. DrakeWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,17062.0% RepublicanNick Gray Republican 5,01338.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,178
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay S. JamesWon(incumbent) Republican 4,75558.1% DemocraticStephen J. Conway Democratic 3,42341.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,957
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay S. JamesWon(incumbent) Republican 6,17651.6% DemocraticJack Z. Krigel Democratic 5,78148.4%
- 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 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mo/house/5. 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:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026