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2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Hardwick and Virginia Staabs. Candidate information follows official Phelps County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Bill Hardwick (Republican), Virginia Staabs (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. Missouri has no runoffs; the August 4 primary winner of each party is the nominee, and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list (certified August 25, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Republican
Bill Hardwick is the Republican nominee for Missouri Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list.
Democratic
Virginia Staabs is the Democratic nominee for Missouri Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list.