Incumbent Republican Melissa Schmidt won the midterm general election for District 141 with a total of 10,967 votes (83.45% of general election votes) against Mike Swofford’s 2,175 votes.
For District 142, Republican Dr. Jeff Brown won the midterm general election with a total of 8,308 votes (75.89% of general election votes) against Josh Ray’s 2,641 votes.
“I’m humbled and honored to have the confidence of individuals supporting me,” Dr. Brown said. “I think in general, there’s nothing better than being out and interfacing with your people. My roots go deeply in Laclede County.”
Dr. Brown said his two biggest plans for his upcoming term consist of what he calls the “Missouri Brain Initiative.” This proposal focuses on aid for mental health as well as the physicality of keeping the brain healthy.
Furthermore, Dr. Brown is looking forward to working with constituents as he said that is where many good ideas come from.
Similarly, Schmidt said her biggest motivation for running for reelection was serving District 141 and said there was still work to be done.
She said her goals for her next term include focusing on the kitchen table issues that affect families. “It’s important to me that my constituents know that I am going to the state level to be a voice for them and I am thankful to once again have their trust to do so,” she said.
Missouri’s Amendment 3, reinstating an abortion ban, did not pass with 55.44% of “no” votes, though Laclede County voted yes with a 69.89% margin.
Missouri’s Amendment 6, regarding the initiative petition process, passed with a 59.92%, though 60.98% of Laclede County voters said no.
Missouri’s Amendment 7 pertains to a protected, permanent fund that would eventually replace state-imposed taxes, did not pass statewide with 60.55% of votes, though Laclede County approved it with 53.57% of the vote.
Missouri’s Amendment 8 involves giving county sheriffs stronger protections and makes it more difficult to remove them from office. This amendment eked out a win of 51.03% of “yes” votes to 48.97% of no votes across the state, and 69.74% of Laclede County voters said yes.
Missouri’s Proposition A asked voters if they would approve of a new congressional district map that would replace the current one, and it did not pass with 60.84% of voters saying no, though 56.51% of Laclede County voters voted yes.
A total of 10,838 people voted out of 24,938 registered voters in Laclede County according to the Laclede County Clerk’s official results updated on November 6.
