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Politics in Gerster

Who represents Gerster

Gerster is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Mark Alford. Mike Kehoe is governor.

Josh HawleyEric SchmittMark Alford6 people represent Gerster →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Missouri

What stands out about civic life in Gerster

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Missouri

Who represents Gerster in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Gerster.

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Mike KehoeGovernor of MissouriRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗573-751-3222
State Senate · District 28
Sandy CrawfordState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 126
Jim KalberlohState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How St. Clair County voted in 2024

Official results for all of St. Clair County. Gerster’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President4,990 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican79.8%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat19.2%
Others1.0%

Missouri: Trump 58.5%, Harris 40.1%

U.S. Senate4,971 votes
Josh HawleyRepublican76.6%
Lucas KunceDemocrat21.5%
Others1.8%

Missouri: Hawley 55.6%, Kunce 41.8%

Governor4,983 votes
Mike KehoeRepublican78.0%
Crystal QuadeDemocrat20.1%
Others1.9%

Missouri: Kehoe 59.1%, Quade 38.7%

U.S. House · Missouri's 4th District365,696 votes
Mark AlfordRepublican71.1%
Jeanette CassDemocrat26.4%
Others2.5%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Missouri voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Missouri
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Mark Alford)
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Gerster are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Gerster
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Gerster in Congress

Two senators for all of Missouri, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Missouri
Josh Hawley
Josh HawleyU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-224-6154
Eric Schmitt
Eric SchmittU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-224-5721
U.S. House · Missouri's 4th District
Mark Alford
Mark AlfordU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-2876
Closer to home

Where Gerster’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Gerster’s leaders

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Gerster by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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