Missouri's 31st Senate district
| Missouri's 31st State Senate district | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator |
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| Demographics | 85% White 4% Black 5% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Other 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 179,845[1] | ||
Missouri's 31st Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Republican Rick Brattin since 2021.[2]
Geography
The district is based in west-central Missouri and includes all of Bates, Cass, and Johnson counties.[2] Major municipalities in the district include Belton, Harrisonville, Raymore, and Warrensburg. The district is also home to Knob Noster State Park, Powell Gardens, and the University of Central Missouri.
Election results (1996-2024)
1996
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harold L. Caskey | 38,821 | 61.4 | |
| Republican | Harold G. Well | 24,416 | 38.6 | |
| Total votes | 63,237 | 100.0 | ||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harold L. Caskey (incumbent) |
38,697 | 52.2 | |
| Republican | Jim Howerton | 35,443 | 47.8 | |
| Total votes | 74,140 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Koster | 50,328 | 62.9 | |||
| Democratic | Larry Snider | 28,565 | 35.7 | |||
| Libertarian | Len Ludlam | 1,086 | 1.4 | |||
| Total votes | 79,979 | 100.0 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Pearce | 49,059 | 57.2 | |
| Democratic | Chris Benjamin | 36,658 | 42.8 | |
| Total votes | 85,717 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Emery | 49,993 | 63.8 | |
| Democratic | Charles A. Burton | 28,375 | 36.2 | |
| Total votes | 78,368 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Emery (incumbent) |
57,296 | 72.4 | |
| Independent | Tim Wells | 11,798 | 14.9 | |
| Libertarian | Lora Young | 10,007 | 12.7 | |
| Total votes | 79,101 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Brattin | 63,929 | 71.4 | |
| Democratic | Raymond Kinney | 25,584 | 28.6 | |
| Total votes | 89,513 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Brattin (incumbent) |
60,541 | 68.51 | |
| Democratic | Raymond L. James | 27,825 | 31.49 | |
| Total votes | 88,366 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Statewide election results
| Year | Office | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | President | McCain 57.7 – 40.3% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 64.2 – 35.8% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 66.0 – 28.0% |
| Senate | Blunt 54.7 – 39.8% | |
| Governor | Greitens 56.6 – 40.0% | |
| 2018 | Senate | Hawley 59.8 – 36.2% |
| 2020 | President | Trump 66.7 – 31.1% |
| Governor | Parson 66.4 – 31.0% |
Source: [11]
References
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau (2023). American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Retrieved from Census Reporter Profile page for Missouri State Senate District 31, MO
- ^ a b "Senator Rick Brattin". Missouri Senate.
- ^ 1996 General Election Results
- ^ 2000 General Election Results
- ^ 2004 General Election Results
- ^ 2008 General Election Results
- ^ 2012 General Election Results
- ^ 2016 General Election Results
- ^ 2020 General Election Results
- ^ 2024 General Election Results
- ^ "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved February 27, 2025.