U.S. Senate · Missouri
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R)
Represents Missouri, in office since Jan. 3, 2023. Official site
$3.05spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2022 general election
- This race$3.05
- Opponent$8.71
- MO average$6.18
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 88 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2022 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Schmitt (R), won | 1,146,966 (55.4%) | $6,317,636 | $3.05 |
| Trudy Busch Valentine (D) | 872,694 (42.2%) | $18,028,200 | $8.71 |
Total votes cast: 2,069,130. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & climateOil and gas industry | API PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | Lockheed Martin PAC, RTX PAC, Boeing PAC | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
MO’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2022 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.