Missouri's 23rd Senate district

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Missouri's 23rd
State Senate district
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Senator
  Adam Schnelting
R St. Charles
Demographics82%  White
6%  Black
5%  Hispanic
3%  Asian
4%  Multiracial
Population (2023)180,263 [1]

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Republican Adam Schnelting since 2025. [2] [3]

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Geography

The district is based in eastern St. Charles county within the northern side of the St. Louis metropolitan area, and is situated between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. [2] Major municipalities in the district include St. Charles and St. Peters. The district is also home to Lindenwood University and several conservation areas for nature and wildlife.

Election results (1996–2024)

1996

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District election (1996) [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Tim Harlan 9,623 54.3
Republican C. Bruce Cornett7,58742.8
Libertarian Gordon Rogers5062.9
Total votes17,716 100.0

2000

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District election (2000) [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chuck Gross 45,838 54.3
Democratic Don R. Kissell38,64245.7
Total votes84,480 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

2004

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District election (2004) [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chuck Gross
(incumbent)
46,180 58.0
Democratic Mindy Primm33,49242.0
Total votes79,672 100.0
Republican hold

2008

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District election (2008) [7]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tom Dempsey 50,821 60.2
Democratic Larry Willis33,61339.8
Total votes84,434 100.0
Republican hold

2012

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District election (2012) [8]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tom Dempsey
(incumbent)
72,310 100.0
Total votes72,310 100.0
Republican hold

2016

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District election (2016) [9]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Bill Eigel 56,870 60.2
Democratic Richard Orr34,65136.7
Libertarian Bill Slantz3,0143.2
Total votes94,535 100.00
Republican hold

2020

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District election (2020) [10]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Bill Eigel
(incumbent)
57,988 57.2
Democratic Richard Orr43,30642.8
Total votes101,294 100.0
Republican hold

2024

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District election (2024) [11] [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Adam Schnelting 51,308 55.09
Democratic Matt Williams41,82244.91
Total votes93,130 100.00
Republican hold

Statewide election results

YearOfficeResults
2008President McCain 51.4 – 47.4%
2012President Romney 57.0 – 43.0%
2016President Trump 56.5 – 37.7%
Senate Blunt 48.0 – 47.3%
Governor Greitens 51.0 – 45.8%
2018Senate Hawley 48.9 – 48.0%
2020President Trump 53.1 – 44.8%
Governor Parson 53.6 – 44.2%

Source: [12]

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau (2023). American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Retrieved from Census Reporter Profile page for Missouri State Senate District, MO
  2. 1 2 3 "Senator Adam Schnelting". Missouri Senate.
  3. Bitterman, Ezra (January 15, 2025). "St. Charles Republican pushes to allow weapons on public transit". St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
  4. 1996 General Election Results
  5. 2000 General Election Results
  6. 2004 General Election Results
  7. 2008 General Election Results
  8. 2012 General Election Results
  9. 2016 General Election Results
  10. 2020 General Election Results
  11. 2024 General Election Results
  12. "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved February 27, 2025.