‘The Republican Party has changed’: Sen. Lincoln Hough reflects on final session

The 2026 legislative session saw one Republican consistently advocate for the traditions of the Senate, often in opposition to his party. State Sen. Lincoln Hough, a Republican from Springfield, is term-limited. What he experienced in his final session is a window into the consequences for someone who veers from party loyalty, not unlike what has [

By: Sterling Sewell

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 2,671

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The 2026 legislative session saw one Republican consistently advocate for the traditions of the Senate, often in opposition to his party.

State Sen. Lincoln Hough, a Republican from Springfield, is term-limited. What he experienced in his final session is a window into the consequences for someone who veers from party loyalty, not unlike what has played out on the national stage.

During this spring’s session, the former …

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