State Senator District 6 in Missouri State Senate District 6, Missouri

2026 Primary Election

• Jake Vogel — President of the Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Jefferson City, MO

  Jake Vogel is a Republican candidate running for election to the Missouri State Senate, seeking to represent District 6 in the August 4, 2026 primary. A Jefferson City businessman, he serves as president of the Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Before his business career, Vogel served in the United States Army. He is campaigning for the same District 6 seat that his father, Carl Vogel, previously held from 2002 to 2010. His campaign is supported by Missourians for Vogel.

• Derrick Spicer — Sales Director, Director of Softball Operations, and Chief Inspector in Jefferson City, MO

  Derrick Spicer, a long-term Jefferson City resident and alumnus of Jefferson City High School and the Law Enforcement Training Institute, is running for Missouri State Senate District 6. He recently completed two terms on the Jefferson City Council. Spicer champions President Trump’s 'Make America Great Again' agenda, advocating for lower taxes, domestic investments, and conservative values. His platform includes increased infrastructure funding, fiscal accountability, and reducing wasteful spending. He also aims to empower law enforcement on immigration and eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs from state institutions. Spicer currently works as a Sales Director, Director of Softball Operations, and Chief Inspector.

• Lisa Thomas — Medical director for the Missouri Physicians Health Program in Lake Ozark, MO

  Lisa Thomas is a Republican candidate seeking to represent State Senate District 6 in Missouri's 2026 primary election. A former State Representative, she served District 124 from 2021 to 2023 and District 123 from 2023 to 2025. By profession, Thomas is a psychiatrist and currently holds the position of part-time medical director for the Missouri Physicians Health Program. She champions conservative principles, advocating for the unborn, constitutional rights, economic freedom, healthcare and mental health reform, public safety, and support for veterans. A resident of Lake Ozark, Thomas is committed to safeguarding liberties and promoting prosperity across the state.

• Amber Buckles — Businesswoman and community leader in Macks Creek, MO

  Amber Buckles is a Republican candidate running for Missouri State Senate District 6 in the 2026 primary election. As a businesswoman and community leader, she is committed to conservative principles, aiming to put Missouri families first. Her platform emphasizes supporting rural Missouri, including farmers and agricultural interests, fostering small business growth through tax reductions and reduced red tape, prioritizing public safety by supporting law enforcement, and addressing education and childcare. She is fighting for Missouri families, rural communities, and conservative values.

• Rudy Veit — Incumbent State Representative in Wardsville, MO

  Rudy Veit is a Missouri State Representative who has served for eight years, having first been elected in 2018 to represent District 59. Hailing from Wardsville, he is a Republican currently in the Missouri House of Representatives. Due to term limits in his current role, Representative Veit has announced his intention to seek the District 6 seat in the Missouri Senate during the August 4, 2026 Republican primary election. The District 6 seat is also currently held by a term-limited incumbent.

• Ike Skelton — Camdenton County Presiding Commissioner in MO

  Ike Skelton, whose full name is Todd Isaac Skelton, is a Republican candidate seeking to represent District 6 in the Missouri State Senate. He is on the ballot for the 2026 Republican primary election, scheduled for August 4. Skelton currently serves as the Camdenton County Presiding Commissioner. He is running for the Missouri State Senate, aiming to serve in the state's legislative body. His policy positions are not detailed in the provided search results.

• J. Don Salcedo — Candidate for State Senator in Jefferson City, MO

  J. Don Salcedo is a Democratic candidate for State Senator in Missouri's District 6, competing in the 2026 primary election. He filed his candidacy on March 31, 2026. The primary election for State Senator seats is scheduled for August 4, 2026, with the general election to follow on November 3, 2026. Salcedo, who resides in Jefferson City, is seeking to represent the district in the state's upper legislative chamber.