Republican candidates are gearing up for a tough fight in various State Senate races in Missouri. In SD21, Rep. Kurtis Gregory has a financial advantage over his opponent, Rep. Doug Richey. Similarly, in SD23, Rep. Phil Christofanelli leads in fundraising against Rep. Adam Schnelting and Rich Chrismer. In SD27, Rep. Jamie Burger has a resource advantage over Rep. Chris Dinkins and Jacob Turner.
In SD33, Rep. Travis Smith is currently leading financially over Rep. Brad Hudson. In SD3, Rep. Mike Henderson has the edge over Rep. Cyndi Buchheit-Courtway. The SD15 race is a competition between Former Rep. David Gregory, Councilman Mark Harder, and Wildwood Mayor Jim Bowlin. Former Rep. Gregory leads in fundraising among them.
In the SD7 race, Rep. Patty Lewis is giving Pat Contreras a tough fight, despite Contreras having institutional support. Rep. Aaron McMullen has a financial advantage in the SD11 race over Joe Nicola. In SD13, Senator Mosley is holding the lead against Rep. Chantelle Nickson-Clark. Senator Rick Brattin has the edge in the SD31 race over Rep. Mike Haffner and Rep. Dan Houx.
Senator Moon is likely to be re-elected in SD29 as his opponent, Susan Haralson, lacks significant financial support. Finally, in SD9, Senator Barb Washington is expected to maintain her seat with limited activity from her opponent, Former Rep. Brandon Ellington. Overall, the race heats up as candidates prepare for the upcoming elections.
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