# Missouri's 17th Senate district

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Democrat Maggie Nurrenbern since 2025.

## Geography

The district is based in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The district is in southwestern Clay County, with major municipalities including Claycomo, Gladstone, North Kansas City, and Pleasant Valley. The district is also home to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, Oceans of Fun, and Worlds of Fun.

## Election Results (1996-2024)
### 1996

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Election (1996) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edward E. Quick | 42,546 | 63.13 |
| | Republican | Duke McDonald | 24,844 | 36.87 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 67,390 | 100.00 |

### 2000

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Election (2000) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edward E. Quick (incumbent) | 47,870 | 61.66 |
| | Republican | Christopher D. Neff | 29,766 | 38.34 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 77,636 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2004

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Election (2004) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Luann Ridgeway | 44,179 | 52.83 |
| | Democratic | Philip O. Willoughby | 39,443 | 47.17 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 83,622 | 100.00 |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### 2008

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Election (2008) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Luann Ridgeway (incumbent) | 50,451 | 53.09 |
| | Democratic | Sandra Aust | 44,578 | 46.91 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 95,029 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2012

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Election (2012) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ryan Silvey | 42,491 | 52.79 |
| | Democratic | Sandra Reeves | 37,997 | 47.21 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 80,488 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2016

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Election (2016) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ryan Silvey (incumbent) | 51,262 | 61.26 |
| | Democratic | J. Ranen Bechthold | 32,422 | 38.74 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 83,684 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2018

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Special Election (2018) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lauren Arthur | 14,675 | 59.66 |
| | Republican | Kevin Corlew | 9,923 | 40.34 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,598 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### 2020

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Election (2020) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lauren Arthur (incumbent) | 51,690 | 53.38 |
| | Republican | Mickey Younghanz | 45,141 | 46.62 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 96,831 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2024

Missouri's 17th Senatorial District Election (2024) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Maggie Nurrenbern | 44,709 | 53.00 |
| | Republican | Jerry Nolte | 39,650 | 47.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 84,359 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## Statewide Election Results

| Year | Office | Results |
| 2008 | President | Obama 51.4 – 47.2% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 51.5 – 48.5% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 48.7 – 45.0% |
| 2016 | Senate | Kander 53.2 – 41.6% |
| 2016 | Governor | Koster 50.6 – 45.9% |
| 2018 | Senate | McCaskill 53.1 – 43.6% |
| 2020 | President | Biden 52.0 – 45.9% |
| 2020 | Governor | Galloway 51.0 – 46.6% |
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