Missouri State Senate District 20
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Curtis Trent Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general (different candidates): Curtis Trent (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Curtis Trent (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Curtis Trent, is not on the candidate list.
- Sean FalconerDemocratic
- Lori RookRepublican
Source: sos.mo.gov (PDF), dated Aug 25
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History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 54,504
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCurtis TrentWon Republican 54,504100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,213
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric W. BurlisonWon Republican 62,20973.9% DemocraticJim Billedo Democratic 22,00426.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,191
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay WassonWon(incumbent) Republican 40,191100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,789
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay WassonWon Republican 60,61477.9% DemocraticTerry Traw Democratic 17,17522.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,847
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan ClemensWon(incumbent) Republican 51,49564.5% DemocraticBarbie Kreideradams Democratic 28,35235.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,307
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan ClemensWon Republican 36,58656.9% DemocraticJim Kreider Democratic 27,72143.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,207
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDanny StaplesWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,81460.2% RepublicanEd Doughty Republican 11,75328.5% OtherAlan Redburn Other 4,64011.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,954
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDanny StaplesWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,04571.3% RepublicanLouise Gorse Falch Republican 12,90928.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,686
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDanny StaplesWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,39674.1% RepublicanLouise Gorse Falch Republican 10,29025.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,486
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDanny StaplesWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,486100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,036
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDanny StaplesWon Democratic 27,10960.2% RepublicanJerry Nesbit Republican 17,92739.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,630
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin L. DingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,84451.9% RepublicanA. G. Tindall Republican 25,78648.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,413
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin L. DingerWon Democratic 21,39152.9% RepublicanRalph N. Smith Republican 19,02247.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,938
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Missouri Senate District 20, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon OwensWon(incumbent) Republican 22,55652.5% DemocraticGeorge Bay Democratic 20,38247.5%
1970 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
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Missouri State Senate District 20, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/mo/senate/20. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mo/sldu:20
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026