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RandySF

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Mon Nov 4, 2024, 03:41 AM Nov 4

Handful of Missouri legislative races will determine fate of GOP super majorities

Missouri Democrats have been slowly chipping away at the GOP legislative supermajority in recent years, culminating in 2022 when the party grew its caucus in the House to its highest total in a decade.

Heading into Tuesday’s election, Republicans hold a 111-52 advantage in the House and 24-10 majority in the Senate.

Whether or not Democrats can deny the GOP its veto-proof majority on Tuesday will come down to a handful of districts across the state.

Both Democrats and Republicans expect the 19th Missouri Senate District in Boone County to flip from Red to Blue this year. That puts the spotlight on three Senate districts — the 11th in Jackson County, the 15th in St. Louis County and the 17th in Clay County — that observers believe will be the most competitive on Tuesday.



https://missouriindependent.com/2024/11/01/handful-of-missouri-legislative-races-will-determine-fate-of-gop-super-majorities-2/

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