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State Overview
Capital
Jefferson City
Population
6,196,156
Electoral Votes
10
Governor
Mike Parson (Republican)
House Delegation
6 Republicans, 2 Democrats
State Leadership
Governor
Mike Parson
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- Josh Hawley
- Eric Schmitt
House Delegation
6 Republicans, 2 Democrats
Congressional Districts: 8
State Legislature
Republicans control both the House and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
10
Congressional Districts
8
Local News from Missouri
Education
Rolla School Board Moves to Roll Back DEI Policies in Favor of Merit
The Rolla 31 Board of Education voted to roll back DEI-centered administrative guidelines, prioritizing parental rights and academic excellence for Phelps
Rolla · Jul 16, 2026
Faith & Family
Carthage Churches Rally to Rebuild After Tornado Destroys Historic African American Church
When an EF-2 tornado destroyed the 112-year-old Mount Olive Baptist Church in Carthage, the city's faith community — across racial and denominational lines — rallied to rebuild, proving that shared faith and community can overcome any division.
Carthage · Jul 10, 2026
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