State Senator District 32 in Missouri State Senate District 32, Missouri
2026 Primary Election
- Ellen Nichols — Neurosurgeon in Joplin, MO
Dr. Ellen Nichols, a seasoned neurosurgeon with over three decades of practice in Joplin, has announced her candidacy for the Missouri State Senate in the 32nd District. A graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, she built her career serving southwest Missouri. Nichols emphasizes her readiness to apply her experience in high-stakes decision-making to benefit Missouri families in Jefferson City. Described as an accomplished conservative and community leader, she has been endorsed by Americans for Prosperity Missouri, who highlight her commitment to parents and education freedom.
- Jill Carter — Incumbent State Senator in Neosho, MO
Jill Carter is an incumbent Republican State Senator for Missouri's 32nd District, who assumed office in January 2023 and is seeking re-election in the August 2026 primary. An American politician and activist, she graduated from East Newton High School and Crowder College, and identifies as a small business owner from a farming background. Carter has sponsored legislation on environmental protections for meatpacking sludge, adding work requirements to state medicare, and publishing voter lists online. She is motivated by her love for her Southwest Missouri community and family, including her special needs son, aiming to empower constituents and ensure the government serves their needs effectively.
- Imma J Curl — Candidate for State Senator in Joplin, MO
Imma J Curl is a Democratic candidate for the Missouri State Senate, representing District 32. She is seeking election in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Curl officially filed her candidacy on March 31, 2026, and resides in Joplin, Missouri. She is running in a race where there is no incumbent. As of now, she has not yet received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations for her campaign.