Missouri senator running for majority leader loses GOP primary

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 1,649

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Missouri Republicans ousted a sitting state senator and split their verdict among insurgents and establishment-backed candidates in a Tuesday primary that reshaped the likely balance inside a GOP caucus already facing significant turnover.

Springfield elder law attorney Lori Rook defeated state Sen. Curtis Trent 53% to 47% in southwest Missouri’s 20th Senate District, ending Trent’s bid for a second term — and his campaign to become Senate majority floor leader next year.

Elsewhere, House …

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