Missouri State House District 74
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Marla Smith Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jack HowardRepublicanMarla SmithDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
Jack Howard 16.4Marla Smith 83.6
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Marla Smith (Democratic) won by 67.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HowardRight column: Smith
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Marla SmithIncumbentDemocratic
- Jack HowardRepublican
Source: sos.mo.gov (PDF), dated Aug 25
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 12,194
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarla SmithWon Democratic 10,19583.6% RepublicanJack Howard Republican 1,99916.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,451
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin Windham Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 7,451100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,153
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike PersonWon Democratic 11,153100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,856
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCora Faith WalkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,856100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,696
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCora Faith WalkerWon Democratic 11,696100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,756
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon L. PaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,756100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,356
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon L. PaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,356100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,173
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve WebbWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,55774.5% RepublicanDavid A. Blanke Republican 3,61625.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,411
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve WebbWon Democratic 17,411100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,469
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTony GeorgeWon Democratic 12,469100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,401
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas GeorgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,401100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,366
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas GeorgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,366100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,317
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas GeorgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,317100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,468
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas GeorgeWon Democratic 5,84755.9% RepublicanJoan Hendrick Republican 3,72935.6% OtherDennis Stear Other 8928.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,348
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurie DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 10,348100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,293
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurie DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 9,293100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,148
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurie DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 12,148100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,468
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaye SteinmetzWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,468100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,045
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaye SteinmetzWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,045100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,156
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaye SteinmetzWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,156100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,935
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaye SteinmetzWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,935100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,324
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaye SteinmetzWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,77081.3% RepublicanDewayne W. Jost Republican 1,55418.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,846
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. J. CantrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,846100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,142
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. J. CantrellWon Democratic 7,142100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,820
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,09090.7% IndependentVic Wasicki Independent 7309.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,744
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,39392.6% OtherVic Wasicki Other 3517.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,925
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph JonesWon Democratic 6,35664.0% RepublicanRobert C. Stocks Republican 3,56936.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,081
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohnnie AikensWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,84495.3% RepublicanMike Sharks Republican 2374.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,705
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 74, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohnnie AikensWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,21593.6% RepublicanOrelia Jones Republican 4906.4%
- 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 74, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mo/house/74. 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:74
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026