Missouri's 12th Senate district
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| Demographics | 92% White 2% Black 3% Hispanic 1% Asian 2% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 181,593[1] | ||
Missouri's 12th Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Republican Rusty Black since 2023.[2][3]
The district is based in rural northwestern Missouri and includes Andrew, Atchison, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Clinton, Daviess, Dekalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Sullivan, Worth, and northeastern Buchanan counties.[2] Major municipalities in the district include Cameron, Chillicothe, Maryville, Savannah, and Trenton. The district is also home to Northwest Missouri State University, Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and several state parks and conservation areas.
Potential 2026 candidates
Republican Primary
- Rusty Black, incumbent Senator[4]
- Freddie Griffin Jr, machine operator[5]