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Politics in Murphy

Who represents Murphy

Murphy is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Jason Smith. Mike Kehoe is governor.

Josh HawleyEric SchmittJason Smith6 people represent Murphy →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Missouri

What stands out about civic life in Murphy

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

★ What stands out · In Missouri

Who represents Murphy in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Murphy.

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Mike KehoeGovernor of MissouriRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗573-751-3222
State Senate · District 22
Mary Elizabeth ColemanState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 97
David CasteelState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Jefferson County voted in 2024

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

President119,314 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican67.7%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat31.0%
Others1.3%

Missouri: Trump 58.5%, Harris 40.1%

U.S. Senate117,742 votes
Josh HawleyRepublican62.1%
Lucas KunceDemocrat35.2%
Others2.7%

Missouri: Hawley 55.6%, Kunce 41.8%

Governor117,034 votes
Mike KehoeRepublican67.0%
Crystal QuadeDemocrat30.5%
Others2.5%

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 2 seats that cover Murphy are listed below

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

How to vote in Murphy
  • 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 Murphy 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 8th District
Jason Smith
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 Murphy 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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