State Senator District 2 in Missouri State Senate District 2, Missouri
2026 Primary Election
- Nick Schroer — Incumbent State Senator in MO
Nick Schroer is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing District 2 in Missouri, having first assumed office in January 2023. Prior to his service in the Senate, he served in the Missouri House of Representatives for District 107 from 2017 to 2023. A seasoned politician, Schroer is now seeking re-election to the State Senate in the August 2026 Republican primary. As a legislator, he has notably advocated for animal welfare, supporting harsher penalties for animal cruelty and stricter regulations against backyard breeding. His current term is set to conclude in January 2027.
- Susan Shumway — Chaplain in MO
Susan Shumway, a chaplain, is seeking election to the Missouri State Senate for District 2 as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 primary. Born in Massachusetts, she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1995 and a graduate degree from Texas Christian University in 2001. Her campaign emphasizes electing a "real leader" for the community. She is positioned against the current senator for District 2, Nick Schroer, who is identified as the author of Missouri’s Abortion Ban and an anti-LGBTQ activist. The primary election is scheduled for August 4, 2026.
- Michael Sinclair — Candidate for State Senator in O'Fallon, MO
Michael Sinclair, a Democratic candidate for Missouri State Senate District 2, brings career experience as a program and project manager with CitiGroup and MasterCard. An immigrant, he arrived in the USA 22 years ago as a student with limited funds, working minimum wage jobs through college to earn his graduate degree from Eastern Illinois University. Residing in O'Fallon, MO, he emphasizes positive politics and supports women's right to bodily autonomy. Sinclair is running to give back to the community that has provided so much for him and his family. He will appear on the Democratic primary ballot on August 4, 2026.