The 1994 United States Senate election in Missouri was held November 8, 1994. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Danforth decided to retire and not seek re-election.[1] Former Governor John Ashcroft won the Republican primary and faced Democratic Congressman Alan Wheat in the general election. Ashcroft defeated Wheat in a landslide, winning 60 percent of the vote to Wheat's 36 percent.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Ashcroft 260,076 83.18%
Republican Joyce Lea 15,229 4.87%
Republican Joseph A. Schwan 14,713 4.71%
Republican Ronald G. Halstead 11,342 3.63%
Republican Doug Jones 11,304 3.62%
Total votes 312,664 100.00%

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alan Wheat 215,212 40.99%
Democratic Marsha Murphy 200,980 38.28%
Democratic Jim Thomas 60,219 11.47%
Democratic Gerald R. Ortbals 23,699 4.51%
Democratic Jim Hawley 10,347 1.97%
Democratic Ned Sutherland 8,569 1.63%
Democratic Nichalas Clement 5,983 1.14%
Total votes 525,009 100.00%

Libertarian primary

Candidates

  • Bill Johnson, construction contractor[12]
  • Rickey Jamerson, anti-tax activist[12]

Results

Libertarian primary results[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Libertarian Bill Johnson 1,605 69.69%
Libertarian Rickey Jamerson 698 30.31%
Total votes 2,303 100.00%

General election

Results

1994 United States Senate election in Missouri[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Ashcroft 1,060,149 59.72% −7.98%
Democratic Alan Wheat 633,697 35.70% +3.95%
Libertarian Bill Johnson 81,264 4.58% +4.03%
Majority 426,452 24.02% −11.93%
Total votes 1,775,110 100.00%
Republican hold

See also

References

  1. ↑ Chilcote, Gary (February 2, 1993). "Danforth announcement is a jolt". St. Joseph News-Press. p. 1B. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ Edwards, Robert (February 7, 1994). "Ashcroft jumps into Senate race". Springfield News-Leader. p. 1B. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Edwards, Robert (July 25, 1994). "Ashcroft is name to beat in GOP". Springfield News-Leader. p. 1A, 6A. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Mannies, Jo (May 8, 1994). "Senate Races Features Rich Variety". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 4B. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 3 4 McDowell Cook, Rebecca. Ahrens, Steven N. (ed.). Official Manual: State Missouri, 1995-1996. Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ Mannies, Jo (February 16, 1994). "Wheat Focusing On Jobs, Welfare". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 1B. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ Hood, Rich (September 8, 1993). "Murphy to enter race for U.S. Senate seat". The Kansas City Star. p. C-1. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Candidates file in record numbers". The Kansas City Star. March 30, 1994. p. C-2. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "St. Louis lawyer to run for Senate". The Kansas City Star. November 21, 1993. p. B-2. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ Mannies, Jo (March 29, 1994). "'Pro-Bible' Candidate Ready For Senate Bid". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 1B. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ Mannies, Jo (February 6, 1994). "Target: St. Louis: Candidates To Succeed Danforth Know Votes Here Will Be Crucial". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 1B. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. 1 2 Keller, Rudi (April 16, 1994). "Libertarians ready for first primary in Missouri". Columbia Daily Tribune. p. 9A. Retrieved February 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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