Midterm elections took place on Nov. 3, and voters in five South County districts weighed in on who they wanted to represent them in the Missouri House of Representatives. In four districts, a Democrat came out on top, while District 95 voters elected a Republican.
Here’s The Call’s wrap-up of state representatives recently elected to represent South County residents in Jefferson City.
District 92
Democratic incumbent Michael Burton was reelected with a vote of 62.55% (9,347 votes). He was challenged by Republican Kenneth Abram, who received 37.45% of votes (5,596 votes).
Burton has served as the District 92 representative since January 2021. In 2025-2025, he served on the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee, Transportation Committee, Rural Economic Development and Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight.
District 93
In an uncontested race, Democrat Bridget Walsh Moore was reelected with 7,647 votes. Walsh Moore was first elected to her seat in 2020, receiving 52.77% of her district’s votes against her opponent, Republican Gabriel Jones. She was reelected in 2022 against Republican Kenneth Abram, as well as in 2024 against Libertarian James O’Donnell.
District 94
Democrat Cathy Summers will represent District 94 after walking away with 54.10% of votes (7,683 votes). Her opponent, Republican Maryellen Murphy, received 45.90% of votes (6,518).
Summers is a newcomer to public office. She and her husband, John, have three children who attended the Mehlville School District. She is retired and currently serves as a Sunday school teacher and is a member of the Oakville Democratic Organization.
District 95
Bob Mahacek was the sole Republican candidate for the Missouri House to win an election in South County, with 51.49% of votes (8,714 votes). Democrat Meredith Sumenek received 48.51% of votes (8,209 votes).
Mahacek is a newcomer to public office. He owns the Baron’s Express trucking company, and is involved in the St. Louis County Police Business Association and St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, as well as Oakville, Tesson and South County Republican clubs.
District 96
Democrat Matt Vitale ousted Republican incumbent Brad Christ in the 96th District. Vitale received 53.23% of votes (9,809 votes), while Christ received 45.38% of votes (8,362 votes). Libertarian Shane Ferguson received 1.38% of votes (255 votes).
Vitale and his wife, Becca, have two children who attend Lindbergh Schools. He is a manager of Experience Design at Publicis Sapient and serves as a Democratic Committeeman for Gravois Township. Vitale is involved with Dads of Concord (DOC) — a support organization for the Concord Elementary Parent-Teacher Group — as well as the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
Christ’s term ends on Jan. 6. He was first elected in 2022 and has served as the District 96 representative since January 2023.
Ellie Marshall contributed to this report.
