Missouri's 4th Senate district
| Missouri's 4th State Senate district | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator |
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| Demographics | 69% White 16% Black 5% Hispanic 5% Asian 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 180,282[1] | ||
Missouri's 4th Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Democrat Karla May since 2019.[2][3]
Geography
The district is based in western St. Louis city and a portion of eastern St. Louis County.[2] Other major municipalities in the district include Clayton, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, and Shrewsbury. The district is also home to Forest Park, the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Saint Louis Zoo, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Election results (1998-2022)
1998
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Lacy Clay Jr. | 22,041 | 78.7 | |
| Republican | Z. Dwight Billingsly | 4,808 | 17.2 | |
| Libertarian | David Westphal | 1,169 | 4.2 | |
| Total votes | 28,018 | 100.0 | ||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pat Dougherty | 41,580 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 41,580 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Smith | 40,966 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 40,966 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Keaveny | 35,663 | 84.6 | ||
| Independent | Nick P. Gartelos | 6,512 | 15.4 | ||
| Total votes | 42,175 | 100.0 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Keaveny (incumbent) |
29,041 | 72.2 | |
| Republican | Courtney Blunt | 11,206 | 27.8 | |
| Total votes | 40,247 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jacob W. Hummel | 57,288 | 70.73 | |
| Republican | Bryan Young | 20,686 | 25.54 | |
| Libertarian | Michael G. Lewis | 3,019 | 3.73 | |
| Total votes | 80,993 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karla May | 56,883 | 77.1 | |
| Republican | Robert J. Crump | 16,927 | 22.9 | |
| Total votes | 73,810 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karla May (incumbent) |
51,419 | 74.2 | |
| Republican | Mary Theresa McLean | 17,906 | 25.8 | |
| Total votes | 69,325 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Statewide election results
| Year | Office | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | President | Obama 68.7 – 30.0% |
| 2012 | President | Obama 66.9 – 33.1% |
| 2016 | President | Clinton 67.0 – 27.2% |
| Senate | Kander 70.6 – 25.8% | |
| Governor | Koster 69.0 – 27.7% | |
| 2018 | Senate | McCaskill 74.1 – 23.6% |
| 2020 | President | Biden 73.2 – 25.0% |
| Governor | Galloway 71.4 – 26.8% |
Source: [12]
References
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau (2023). American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Retrieved from Census Reporter Profile page for Missouri State Senate District 4, MO
- ^ a b c "Senator Karla May". Missouri Senate.
- ^ "Karla May says her statewide recognition means she can beat Lucas Kunce in Senate primary". STLPR. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ 1998 General Election Results
- ^ 2002 General Election Results
- ^ 2006 General Election Results
- ^ 2010 General Election Results
- ^ 2014 General Election Results
- ^ 2016 General Election Results
- ^ 2018 General Election Results
- ^ 2022 General Election Results
- ^ "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved February 27, 2025.