Missouri Seventh Congressional District Primary Election Results

The decision of a second House member, Billy Long, to run for Senate has opened his seat in the state’s southwest corner. Eric Burlison, a state senator, may have the edge with the backing of the Club for Growth, a deep-pocketed conservative political action committee in Washington.

Republican Primary

Winner

Eric Burlison wins the Republican primary.

Race called by The Associated Press.

Updated 3:51 PM ET

Candidate	Votes	Pct.%
Eric Burlison	39,422	38.2%
Jay Wasson	23,234	22.5%
Alex Bryant	18,512	17.9%
Total reported	103,260

Results by county

County	Burlison	Wasson	Bryant	Total votes	Est. rpt.
Greene	43%	20%	22%	33,359	>95%
Jasper	35%	25%	14%	15,680	>95%
Christian	40%	23%	26%	14,086	>95%
Newton	40%	23%	11%	9,280	>95%
Taney	34%	21%	17%	7,884	>95%
Lawrence	32%	18%	12%	6,674	>95%
Stone	33%	27%	18%	6,435	>95%
Barry	30%	28%	11%	5,116	>95%
McDonald	34%	27%	10%	2,393	>95%
Webster	38%	31%	13%	2,353	>95%

Analysis From Our Reporters

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Democratic Primary