Missouri Senate Republicans choose new leaders as election losses reshape chamber

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 1,097

Last Updated: 4 days, 3 hours ago

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Missouri Senate Republicans will return to Jefferson City in January with fewer seats, a flood of newcomers and new leaders who say they heard voters’ frustration Tuesday — even as they have yet to settle on what to do about it.

Sen. Jason Bean, a Republican from Holcomb chosen Thursday to serve as Senate president pro tem, said the election results made clear the party needs to reassess its approach.

“They weren’t real fond of …

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