Missouri 2024 primary live election results: U.S. Senate, governor, KCPD funding question
Missouri voters in and around Kansas City have cast ballots to weigh in on the races for governor, attorney general, state legislators, Jackson County prosecutor and more. Voters are also deciding on two ballot measures.
Below are live results in different races across the state:
Statewide races: U.S. Senate, Governor, Attorney General
U.S. Senate
Josh Hawley, a Republican, is up for re-election to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate. Lucas Kunce won the Democratic primary to take Hawley on, defeating December Harmon, Karla May and Mita Biswas.
U.S. senators serve six-year terms.
U.S. House
Governor
Mike Parson, a Republican, is not seeking re-election for Missouri governor because of term limits. Nine Republicans, five Democrats and one Libertarian ran in the open primary to replace him.
Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe came out on top of the crowded Republican race, and Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade won the Democratic primary.
Missouri’s governor serves a four-year term, with a maximum of two terms.
Lieutenant Governor
Eight people are running in the Missouri primaries for Lieutenant Governor, a statewide elected office. Candidates include Richard Brown, Anastasia Syes, Kevin Iverson, Tim Baker, Paul Berry, Lincoln Hough, Holly Rehder, Dave Wasinger. Republican Matthew Porter suspended his campaign in July.
Missouri’s lieutenant governor serves a four-year term.
Attorney General
Republican incumbent Andrew Bailey will run for re-election in November for Missouri attorney general, a statewide office. He fended off Will Scharf in a tense 2024 Republican primary Tuesday. He will now face Democrat Elad Gross and Libertarian Ryan Munro.
Missouri’s attorney general serves a four-year term, with a maximum of two terms.
Secretary of State
Republican Jay Ashcroft ran for governor, so he’s not seeking re-election for Missouri attorney general, a statewide office.
Missouri Sen. Denny Hoskins emerged as the victor in a crowded Republican field. Barbara Phifer was leading on the Democratic side over Haley Jacobson and Monique Williams.
Missouri’s secretary of state serves a four-year term, with a maximum of two terms.
Treasurer
Vivek Malek, a Republican, is up for reelection for the office of Missouri State Treasurer. He faces several challengers in the statewide race. Candidates for the 2024 primaries include Andrew Koenig, Lori Rook, Cody Smith, Tina Goodrick, Karan Pujji, Mark Osmack, and John Hartwig.
Missouri’s treasurer serves a four-year term.
Ballot Measures
Missouri has two statewide issues on ballots for this election.
Amendment 1 would allow the legislature to make child care facilities exempt from paying property taxes. Proponents of the ballot measure say it will help increase child care options in the state and address labor shortages.
Amendment 4 is a redo of a 2022 vote that would increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department from 20% to 25% of the city’s budget. That comes out to an additional $38.7 million from Kansas City taxpayers. The entire state gets to vote on the issue because KCPD is under state control.
Looking for more Missouri primary coverage?
- Live results: Jackson County 2024 primary elections
- Live results: Clay County 2024 primary elections
- Live results: Platte County 2024 primary elections
This story was originally published August 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM.