Politics in Golden

Who represents Golden

Golden is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Eric Burlison. Mike Kehoe is governor.

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Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026

Your representatives

in Washington and Missouri

What stands out about civic life in Golden

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

Shares its state reps with 11 other townsOne State House district covers Golden and its neighbors.

★ What stands out · In Missouri

Who represents Golden in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Golden.

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Mike KehoeGovernor of MissouriRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗573-751-3222

State Senate · District 29

Mike MoonState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email

State House · District 158

Scott CuppsState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email

Elections · 2024 general election

How Barry County voted in 2024

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

President16,165 votes

Donald J TrumpRepublican81.3%

Kamala D HarrisDemocrat17.8%

Others1.0%

Missouri: Trump 58.5%, Harris 40.1%

U.S. Senate15,984 votes

Josh HawleyRepublican77.7%

Lucas KunceDemocrat19.8%

Others2.5%

Missouri: Hawley 55.6%, Kunce 41.8%

Governor15,944 votes

Mike KehoeRepublican79.8%

Crystal QuadeDemocrat18.3%

Others1.9%

Missouri: Kehoe 59.1%, Quade 38.7%

U.S. House · Missouri's 7th District367,868 votes

Eric BurlisonRepublican71.6%

Missi HeskethDemocrat26.3%

Others2.2%

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 Eric Burlison)
State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Golden are listed below

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

How to vote in Golden

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 Golden 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 HawleyU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-224-6154

Eric SchmittU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-224-5721

U.S. House · Missouri's 7th District

Eric BurlisonU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-6536

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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 Golden 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.