2022 Midterm Elections

Though still in the super-minority, House Democrats picked up three seats during the 2022 midterm elections. Possible reasons for the gains include a new district map, marijuana legalization and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

While Republicans will still hold a supermajority in the chamber, House Democrats were able to gain three seats, giving them their largest numbers in years.

State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin will be responsible for deciding which bills get Senate floor time — and bridging divisions within her caucus.

Missouri House Democrats had their best election night in years Tuesday, adding three seats to increase their caucus to its highest total in a decade.

Two other issues on the ballot passed, including a measure creating a separate Missouri Department of the National Guard and one that forces Kansas City to increase funding for its police department. Two measures failed: one giving the treasury greater leeway in investing and the other prompting the state to hold a constitutional convention.

The constitutional amendment means that Kansas City will have to spend at least 25% of its budget on the police department, up from its current 20%. The KCPD is governed by the state of Missouri through a Board of Police Commissioners, unlike any other major U.S. city or police department in Missouri.

Democratic incumbent Sam Page beat his Republican challenger Mark Mantovani.

Republican Eric Schmitt topped Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine in a contest that lacked the suspense of previous Senate elections.

Illinois' top contests include a gubernatorial race between Democrat JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey, races for U.S. Senate and Congress, and Amendment 1: The right to collective bargaining.

Missouri's top contests include a Senate race between Republican Eric Schmitt and Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine, a recreational marijuana measure and other ballot initiatives.