Missouri State House District 56
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Michael Davis Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Michael Davis isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Steve BakerRepublicanStaci CzarDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Michael Davis (R) 54.2, Pam Jenkins Hatcher (D) 45.8
- Earlier results
- Michael Davis (Republican) won by 14.5 points, 2022Michael Davis (Republican) won by 25.0 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael DavisWon Republican 9,87154.2% DemocraticPam Jenkins Hatcher Democratic 8,35345.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,828
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 6,77457.3% DemocraticPatty Johnson Democratic 5,05442.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,969
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael DavisWon Republican 11,22862.5% DemocraticNeal Barnes Democratic 6,74137.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,120
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack BondonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,120100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael DavisWon Republican 9,87154.2% DemocraticPam Jenkins Hatcher Democratic 8,35345.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,828
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 6,77457.3% DemocraticPatty Johnson Democratic 5,05442.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,969
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael DavisWon Republican 11,22862.5% DemocraticNeal Barnes Democratic 6,74137.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,120
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack BondonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,120100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,489
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack BondonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,23768.2% DemocraticDj Rash Democratic 5,25231.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,396
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack BondonWon Republican 5,52565.8% DemocraticPatty Johnson Democratic 2,87134.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,856
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris MolendorpWon(incumbent) Republican 10,18964.3% DemocraticPatty Johnson Democratic 5,66735.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,356
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike CierpiotWon Republican 10,37063.4% DemocraticDave Coffman Democratic 5,98636.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,728
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 14,22062.6% DemocraticChris Ruggles Democratic 8,50837.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,916
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 13,916100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,293
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 17,293100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,645
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian YatesWon Republican 8,76964.3% DemocraticHarry James Heistand Democratic 4,87635.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,751
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt BartleWon(incumbent) Republican 16,751100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,282
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt BartleWon Republican 8,66360.7% DemocraticDavid M. Cooper Democratic 5,26636.9% OtherAlfred C. Johnson Other 3532.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,847
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenn HallWon(incumbent) Republican 9,96652.9% DemocraticSteve Nixon Democratic 8,88147.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,979
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenn HallWon(incumbent) Republican 7,83356.0% DemocraticLinda S. Layne Democratic 5,97042.7% IndependentDean Bray Independent 1761.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,888
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenn HallWon Republican 9,00150.3% DemocraticLinda S. Layne Democratic 8,88749.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,971
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula CarterWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,971100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,679
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula CarterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,679100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,136
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula CarterWon Democratic 5,81594.8% RepublicanWilliam Dowell Republican 3215.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,837
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,39885.4% IndependentJames Jay Ozier Independent 1,43914.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,864
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,864100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,147
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJean H. MathewsWon Republican 6,70651.0% DemocraticCarl Muckler(incumbent) Democratic 6,44149.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,629
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl MucklerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,16776.8% RepublicanDeborah Kochner Republican 2,46223.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,661
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl MucklerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,34058.0% RepublicanDorothy M. Cunningham Republican 5,32142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,805
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl MucklerWon Democratic 4,55458.4% RepublicanConstance Pruitt Republican 3,25141.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,432
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe FrappierWon(incumbent) Republican 8,01264.5% DemocraticW. J. Finnegan Democratic 4,42035.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,454
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen MisbauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,54773.7% RepublicanHarvey F. Euge Republican 90726.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,255
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen MisbauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,65369.5% RepublicanRichard Zell Republican 1,60230.5%
- 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
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The current holder, Michael Davis, is not on the candidate list.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Missouri State House District 56, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mo/house/56. 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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026