State Senator District 20 in Missouri State Senate District 20, Missouri

2026 Primary Election

• Lori Rook — Attorney in Springfield, MO

  Lori Rook is a conservative attorney and business owner from Southwest Missouri, a Nixa High School graduate and Springfield native. She earned degrees from Missouri State University and Oklahoma City University School of Law, and owns a law practice specializing in elder law, estate planning, and asset protection. A devoted Christian, wife, and mother of three, Rook is running for the Missouri State Senate District 20 as a Republican. She positions herself as a "conservative fighter" and a "defender of the people," committed to protecting conservative values against special interests. Her platform includes being 100% pro-life, a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, supporting tax elimination, opposing eminent domain and the "woke agenda," and advocating for veterans. She previously sought the Missouri State Treasurer position in 2024.

• Curtis Trent — Incumbent Missouri State Senator in MO

  Curtis Trent is an incumbent Missouri State Senator representing District 20, first assuming office in 2023. A Southwest Missouri native, he holds a law degree and previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives. As Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Chair of the Senate General Laws Committee, Trent champions tax relief initiatives like eliminating the state income tax and property tax freezes, believing they foster economic growth. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, with his current term concluding in January 2027.

• Sean Falconer — Workplace Violence Instructor in Springfield, MO

  Sean Falconer is a candidate for Missouri State Senate, District 20, in the 2026 Primary Election. A healthcare professional, educator, and mediator with over a decade of experience, he holds a master's degree in Communication. Falconer has taught at Missouri State University, trained hospital caregivers in crisis de-escalation, and worked as a foster-care case manager. Currently a Workplace Violence Instructor at Mercy, he is running to uphold responsible leadership, protect the public interest, and ensure Missourians' voices are heard. He emphasizes practical solutions, transparency, and accountability, particularly concerning rural infrastructure and public services. A staunch advocate for constitutional limits protecting freedom of belief, he lives in Springfield with his family.