# Missouri's 1st Senate district

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Democrat Doug Beck since 2021 and he has served as Minority Floor Leader since 2024.

## Geography

The district is based in the St. Louis metropolitan area and lies within the southernmost portion of St. Louis county. Major municipalities in the district include Affton, Lemay, Mehlville, Oakville, and Webster Groves. The district is also home to Webster University.

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

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District Election (1996) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anita T. Yeckel | 42,364 | 56.01 |
| | Democratic | Gloria Weber | 33,277 | 43.99 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 75,641 | 100.00 |

### 2000

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District Election (2000) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anita T. Yeckel (incumbent) | 49,828 | 62.43 |
| | Democratic | Greg Bailey | 28,588 | 35.82 |
| | Libertarian | Walter S. Werner | 1,404 | 1.76 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 79,820 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2004

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District Election (2004) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Harry Kennedy | 43,195 | 49.57 |
| | Republican | Bob Beckel | 42,705 | 49.00 |
| | Libertarian | David Sladky | 1,247 | 1.43 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 87,147 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### 2008

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District Election (2008) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jim Lembke | 44,216 | 50.04 |
| | Democratic | Joan Barry | 44,146 | 49.96 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 88,362 | 100.00 |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### 2012

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District Election (2012) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Scott Sifton | 45,689 | 50.91 |
| | Republican | Jim Lembke (incumbent) | 44,055 | 49.09 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 89,744 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### 2016

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District Election (2016) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Scott Sifton (incumbent) | 48,926 | 53.09 |
| | Republican | Randy Jotte | 43,227 | 46.91 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 92,153 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2020

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District Election (2020) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Doug Beck | 54,095 | 55.43 |
| | Republican | David Lenihan | 43,495 | 44.57 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 97,590 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2024

Missouri's 1st Senatorial District Election (2024) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Doug Beck (incumbent) | 53,263 | 56.15 |
| | Republican | Robert J. Crump | 41,598 | 43.85 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 94,861 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## Statewide Election Results

| Year | Office | Results |
| 2008 | President | Obama 51.6 – 46.5% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 51.7 – 48.3% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 48.3 – 46.3% |
| 2016 | Senate | Kander 54.3 – 42.1% |
| 2016 | Governor | Koster 52.5 – 44.7% |
| 2018 | Senate | McCaskill 55.7 – 41.9% |
| 2020 | President | Biden 52.9 – 45.4% |
| 2020 | Governor | Parson 51.6 – 46.5% |
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