Women in Missouri are under-represented in their State Legislature. While Black women have exceeded equal representation in the Senate, there is still a broad opportunity to hold onto their seats and continue to expand the racial and ethnic diversity of the legislature. Explore how reflective your State Legislature currently stands, along with the corresponding policy landscape.
How reflective is this legislature?
Full Legislature
50.9%
of the state population are Women
29.1% (57 out of 196 seats)
of state legislators are Women
"In Missouri, only 29.1% of are Women, despite being 50.9% of the state's population."
ShareSenate
50.9%
of the state population are Women
29.4% (10 out of 34 seats)
of state senators are Women
"In Missouri, only 29.4% of state senators are Women, despite being 50.9% of the state's population."
ShareHouse
50.9%
of the state population are Women
29% (47 out of 162 seats)
of state representatives are Women
"In Missouri, only 29% of state representatives are Women, despite being 50.9% of the state's population."
ShareOver-represented
Severely under-represented
Close to equal representation
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Under-represented
| Group | full legislature | senate | house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian American or Pacific Islander Women | |||
| Black Women | |||
| Latina Women | |||
| Middle Eastern or North African Women | |||
| Native American or Alaska Native Women | |||
| White Women | |||
| Women | |||
| Women of Color |
Explore the policy landscape in Missouri
Missouri is rated F in Gun Safety
Most gun deaths
Fewest gun deaths
Strongest laws
Weakest laws
Abortion Access is Protected in Missouri
"Protected" means that the right to abortion is protected by state law but there are limitations on access to care.
Data source: Center for Reproductive Rights
Explore the dataMissouri requests an ID to vote
Can vote provisional ballot without ID
Data source: Voting Rights Lab
Explore the dataEverything you wanted to know about serving in the Missouri legislature
| Senate Women in leadership | Women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Salary | $41,070 |
| # of Members | 34 |
| Party control | Republican |
| House Women in leadership | Women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Salary | $41,070 |
| # of Members | 162 |
| Party control | Republican |
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