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Politics in Ritchey

Who represents Ritchey

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

Josh HawleyEric SchmittEric Burlison5 people represent Ritchey →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Missouri

What stands out about civic life in Ritchey

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

★ What stands out · In Missouri

Who represents Ritchey in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Ritchey.

Mike KehoeGovernor of MissouriRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗573-751-3222
State Senate · District 32
Jill CarterState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 159

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

Elections · 2024 general election

How Newton County voted in 2024

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

President29,097 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican78.8%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat20.2%
Others1.1%

Missouri: Trump 58.5%, Harris 40.1%

U.S. Senate28,980 votes
Josh HawleyRepublican77.2%
Lucas KunceDemocrat20.2%
Others2.6%

Missouri: Hawley 55.6%, Kunce 41.8%

Governor28,830 votes
Mike KehoeRepublican79.1%
Crystal QuadeDemocrat19.0%
Others2.0%

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 1 seat that cover Ritchey are listed below

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

How to vote in Ritchey
  • 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 Ritchey 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 7th District
Eric Burlison
Eric BurlisonU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-6536
Closer to home

Where Ritchey’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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Ritchey’s leaders

Who chairs the select board or serves as mayor? Neighbors keep this current.

Budget, taxes and staff on Town Hall →

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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 Ritchey 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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