Democrat Betsy Fogle flips Missouri Senate seat Republicans held for more than 80 years

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 872

Last Updated: 5 days, 17 hours ago

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Democratic state Rep. Betsy Fogle defeated Republican state Rep. Melanie Stinnett on Tuesday, flipping a Springfield-based Missouri Senate seat that Republicans have held for more than 80 years.

The Democratic win in Springfield, along with state Rep. Keri Ingle’s win in a Jackson County race, means Democrats have broken the GOP supermajority in the Missouri Senate.

“I cannot wait to get back to Jefferson City to continue to advocate for our public schools and …

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