Who represents Van Buren
Van Buren is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Jason Smith. Mike Kehoe is governor.
6 people represent Van Buren → What stands out about civic life in Van Buren
Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.
Who represents Van Buren in state government
The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Van Buren.
How Carter County voted in 2024
Official results for all of Carter County. Van Buren’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.
Missouri: Trump 58.5%, Harris 40.1%
Missouri: Hawley 55.6%, Kunce 41.8%
Missouri: Kehoe 59.1%, Quade 38.7%
Whole-district result
Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.
Election Day is November 3: 32 days away
What Missouri voters decide this November, and how to take part.
- U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Jason Smith)
- State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Van Buren are listed below
Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.
- 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.
Know where Van Buren votes? Add it to the Handbook so neighbors have it on Election Day.
Who represents Van Buren in Congress
Two senators for all of Missouri, and one House member for the district.
Where Van Buren’s own decisions get made
Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.
We don’t have Van Buren’s meeting calendar yet. Know when the select board or council meets? Post it so neighbors can go.
Who chairs the select board or serves as mayor? Neighbors keep this current.
Budget, taxes and staff on Town Hall →Talk it over
Practical, neighborly civic talk in Van Buren. Please keep it about issues, not people.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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 Van Buren 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.