# Missouri's 23rd Senate district

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.

## 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. 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) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Tim Harlan | 9,623 | 54.3 |
| | Republican | C. Bruce Cornett | 7,587 | 42.8 |
| | Libertarian | Gordon Rogers | 506 | 2.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,716 | 100.0 |

### 2000

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District Election (2000) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Chuck Gross | 45,838 | 54.3 |
| | Democratic | Don R. Kissell | 38,642 | 45.7 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 84,480 | 100.0 |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### 2004

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District Election (2004) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Chuck Gross (incumbent) | 46,180 | 58.0 |
| | Democratic | Mindy Primm | 33,492 | 42.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 79,672 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2008

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District Election (2008) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Dempsey | 50,821 | 60.2 |
| | Democratic | Larry Willis | 33,613 | 39.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 84,434 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2012

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District Election (2012) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Dempsey (incumbent) | 72,310 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 72,310 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2016

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District Election (2016) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Eigel | 56,870 | 60.2 |
| | Democratic | Richard Orr | 34,651 | 36.7 |
| | Libertarian | Bill Slantz | 3,014 | 3.2 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 94,535 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2020

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District Election (2020) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Eigel (incumbent) | 57,988 | 57.2 |
| | Democratic | Richard Orr | 43,306 | 42.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 101,294 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2024

Missouri's 23rd Senatorial District Election (2024) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Adam Schnelting | 51,308 | 55.09 |
| | Democratic | Matt Williams | 41,822 | 44.91 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 93,130 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## Statewide Election Results

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