Missouri State House District 78
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Marty Murray Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Marty MurrayDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Marty Murray (Democratic) won by 76.9 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Rasheen Aldridge Jr. (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022Rasheen Aldridge Jr. (Democratic) won by 71.0 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 11,068
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarty MurrayWonName as filed: Marty "Joe" Murray Democratic 9,78888.4% RepublicanJim Povolish Republican 1,28011.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,869
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRasheen Aldridge Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,869100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,038
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRasheen Aldridge Jr.Won Democratic 11,14885.5% RepublicanTimothy Gartin Republican 1,89014.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,935
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce Franks Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,935100.0%
- 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
- 11,068
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarty MurrayWonName as filed: Marty "Joe" Murray Democratic 9,78888.4% RepublicanJim Povolish Republican 1,28011.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,869
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRasheen Aldridge Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,869100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,038
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRasheen Aldridge Jr.Won Democratic 11,14885.5% RepublicanTimothy Gartin Republican 1,89014.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,935
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce Franks Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,935100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,708
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce FranksWon Democratic 10,96486.3% RepublicanErik Shelquist Republican 1,74413.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,044
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPenny V. HubbardWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,22283.7% RepublicanJohn Hubb Republican 82216.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,100
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPenny V. HubbardWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,100100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,898
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargo McNeilWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,86459.2% RepublicanGlen Lindemann Republican 4,03440.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,264
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargo McNeilWon Democratic 8,96058.7% RepublicanT. R. Carr Republican 6,30441.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,632
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClint ZweifelWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,632100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,731
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClint ZweifelWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,93869.5% RepublicanRosanne Vrugtman Republican 4,79330.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,019
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClint ZweifelWon Democratic 6,04350.3% RepublicanMichael J. Reid(incumbent) Republican 5,97649.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,564
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ReidWon(incumbent) Republican 6,96751.4% DemocraticDamon Shelby Porter Democratic 6,59748.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,306
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ReidWon Republican 5,26651.1% DemocraticCarol Stroker(incumbent) Democratic 5,04048.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,563
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol StrokerWon Democratic 7,45355.0% RepublicanRonald Paul Keeven(incumbent) Republican 6,11045.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,043
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald Paul KeevenWon Republican 6,12350.8% DemocraticCarol Stroker Democratic 5,92049.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,721
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ReidWon(incumbent) Republican 9,97259.6% DemocraticJeanne Russell King Democratic 6,74940.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,961
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary M. HaganharrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,49275.4% RepublicanGene Vargo Republican 1,46924.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,630
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary M. HaganharrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,63071.8% RepublicanGrant Keys Republican 3,00028.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,268
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary M. HaganharrellWon Democratic 4,98268.5% RepublicanGrant Keys Republican 2,28631.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,106
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl L. SchlefWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,106100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,902
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl L. SchlefWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,69572.1% RepublicanDorothy L. Johnston Republican 2,20727.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,251
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,251100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,980
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,76592.8% RepublicanJoe Johnson Republican 2157.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,148
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,148100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,596
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,596100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,175
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,175100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,979
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHardin CoxWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,18462.0% RepublicanJohn C. Costello Republican 3,79538.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,293
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHardin CoxWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,41355.8% RepublicanJohn A. Callow Republican 5,88044.2%
- 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
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Missouri State House District 78, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mo/house/78. 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