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St. Charles County, Missouri

Missouri Senate District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nick Schroer and Susan Shumway. Candidate information follows official St. Charles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nick Schroer (Republican), Susan Shumway (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Nick Schroer 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, Nick Schroer, is on the ballot.

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Nick Schroer

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Second Amendment protections
  • Support for law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nick Schroer is an attorney at Avery Injury Law in St. Louis who previously served as general counsel for small businesses owned by Venture Group Investments, per the campaign site. He holds a degree in criminology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law, and was named a Missouri Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in 2014, per the campaign site.

Susan Shumway

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Fully funded public schools and well-paid teachers
  • Lower costs for families on groceries and medicine
  • Affordable and accessible healthcare, including mental health care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Susan Shumway is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ who works as an interim pastor and hospice chaplain, per her campaign website. She holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Master of Divinity from Texas Christian University, and has lived in O'Fallon for more than 18 years.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri Senate District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Missouri Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nick Schroer and Susan Shumway. Candidate information follows official St. Charles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Missouri Senate District 2 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Nick Schroer, full profileSusan Shumway, full profileOfficial Missouri election office