‘We’ve got to listen’: Missouri Republicans confront fallout from historic election losses

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 1,311

Last Updated: 4 days, 11 hours ago

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After losing 16 Missouri House seats Tuesday in their worst election since Watergate, Republicans are questioning whether their own legislative agenda helped drive voters away.

Some blamed national political headwinds and low Republican turnout. Others pointed directly to a string of unpopular proposals pursued by their own party.

“We need to focus on the business of the people, and quit pursuing what I would call just personal pet projects …

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