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Newton County, Missouri

Missouri Senate District 32

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jill Carter and Imma J Curl. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jill Carter (Republican), Imma J Curl (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jill Carter is the sitting member per the Senate roster. 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jill Carter, is on the ballot.

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Jill Carter

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jill Carter operates her family's farming enterprise, per her official Missouri Senate biography. She represents District 32, covering Jasper and Newton counties, and chairs the Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Imma J Curl

Democratic

Biography

Imma Curl, of Joplin, entered the Missouri Senate District 32 race in March 2026, per the Missouri Independent. She has campaigned against 2026 ballot measures that would restrict the initiative petition process and eliminate the state income tax. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri Senate District 32 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jill Carter and Imma J Curl. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri Senate District 32 election in Missouri?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Missouri are on the Missouri election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Newton County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Newton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Missouri election office, or see the full Newton County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Newton County Commissioner, District 2 (special election, unexpired term)Newton County Clerk of the Circuit CourtNewton County ClerkSee all 11 Newton County races
Candidate profiles
Jill Carter, full profileImma J Curl, full profileOfficial Missouri election office