Politics in Hayward

Who represents Hayward

Hayward is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Jason Smith. 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 Hayward

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

Shares its state reps with 25 other townsOne State House district covers Hayward and its neighbors.

★ What stands out · In Missouri

Who represents Hayward in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Hayward.

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

State Senate · District 25

Jason BeanState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email

State House · District 149

This seat is vacant or its new member isn’t listed yet.

Elections · 2024 general election

How Pemiscot County voted in 2024

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

President5,270 votes

Donald J TrumpRepublican74.3%

Kamala D HarrisDemocrat25.3%

Others0.4%

Missouri: Trump 58.5%, Harris 40.1%

U.S. Senate5,101 votes

Josh HawleyRepublican73.2%

Lucas KunceDemocrat24.7%

Others2.1%

Missouri: Hawley 55.6%, Kunce 41.8%

Governor5,086 votes

Mike KehoeRepublican74.7%

Crystal QuadeDemocrat23.6%

Others1.7%

Missouri: Kehoe 59.1%, Quade 38.7%

U.S. House · Missouri's 8th District356,064 votes

Jason SmithRepublican76.2%

Randi McCallianDemocrat21.8%

Others2.0%

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 Jason Smith)
State legislatureThe 1 seat that cover Hayward are listed below

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

How to vote in Hayward

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 Hayward 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 8th District

Jason SmithU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2013Website ↗202-225-4404

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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 Hayward 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.