Missouri State House District 53
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Terry Thompson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Beth GrubbDemocraticTerry ThompsonRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first win
Beth Grubb 27.1Terry Thompson 72.9
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Terry Thompson (Republican) won by 45.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GrubbRight column: Thompson
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeThompsonNo published score for Grubb
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 6
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Candidates on the ballot
- Beth GrubbDemocratic
- Terry ThompsonIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.mo.gov (PDF), dated Aug 25
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,589
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry ThompsonWon Republican 13,55072.9% DemocraticBeth Grubb Democratic 5,03927.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,934
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,934100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,188
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry ThompsonWon Republican 12,28867.6% DemocraticConnie Simmons Democratic 4,17022.9% OtherAaron C. Mais Other 1,4147.8% OtherCameron Pack Other 3161.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,303
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlen KolkmeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,94669.5% DemocraticConnie Simmons Democratic 4,35730.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,913
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlen KolkmeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 14,913100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,286
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlen KolkmeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,33761.6% DemocraticHenry Grubb Democratic 3,94938.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,840
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlen KolkmeyerWon Republican 9,93159.0% DemocraticHolmes Osborne Democratic 6,90941.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,505
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent LasaterWon Republican 5,29155.7% DemocraticDiane Egger Democratic 4,21444.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,196
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCurt DoughertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,22063.1% RepublicanBrent Lasater Republican 5,97636.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,181
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCurt DoughertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,88364.7% RepublicanBrent T. Lasater Republican 4,29835.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,055
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCurt DoughertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,87970.3% IndependentW. D. Hall Independent 3,56725.4% LibertarianGarland Jones Libertarian 6094.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,958
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCurt DoughertyWon Democratic 5,92759.5% RepublicanStan McClatchey Republican 3,78538.0% LibertarianMark W. Kuefel Libertarian 2462.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,147
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard FranklinWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,54565.0% RepublicanStan McClatchey Republican 4,24432.3% LibertarianMark W. Kuefel Libertarian 3582.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,414
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard FranklinWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,414100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,519
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard FranklinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,519100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,478
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard FranklinWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,29866.5% RepublicanWesley J. Hill Jr. Republican 3,18033.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,150
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard FranklinWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,150100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,715
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. T. DawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,86163.0% RepublicanWesley J. Hill Jr. Republican 2,85437.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,973
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam T. DawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,28759.3% RepublicanJohn D. Williams Republican 5,68640.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,807
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam T. DawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,50551.1% RepublicanSam Newhouse Republican 4,30248.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,133
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam T. DawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,133100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,459
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam T. DawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,51058.3% RepublicanC. David Bass Republican 3,94941.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,040
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred B. BrummelWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,48972.8% RepublicanRonald D. Luebbert Republican 3,55127.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,572
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred B. BrummelWon Democratic 8,84676.4% RepublicanR. D. Luebbert Republican 2,72623.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,084
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter L. MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,31171.2% RepublicanRon D. Luebbert Republican 3,77328.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,177
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter L. MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,29568.6% RepublicanRon D. Luebbert Republican 2,88231.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,417
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter L. MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,78865.5% RepublicanMary Frances Strutman Republican 4,62934.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,608
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames TroupeWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,53195.2% RepublicanRobert Thompson Republican 774.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,642
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames TroupeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,642100.0%
- 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 53, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mo/house/53. 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:53
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