COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Republican Mike Bernskoetter is expected to win Cole County presiding commissioner.
Bernskoetter had about 11,500 votes to independent Chuck Steck's approximately 7,100 with 20 of the county's 29 precincts reporting. Bernskoetter will take over as presiding commissioner after being term-limited out of the Missouri General Assembly.
In the race for the 60th House District, Democrat Suzanne Luther held a 52% to 48% lead over Republican Shane Kampeter with nearly 87% of precincts reporting. The seat represents Jefferson City in the Missouri House.
Republicans win in Fourth, Sixth, Eighth districts
Republican candidates are projected to win three of Missouri's U.S. House districts that include parts of Mid-Missouri.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Alford will win reelection in the Fourth District and incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Smith will win in southern Missouri's Eighth District. Republican Chris Stigall is expected to take the Sixth District, which is being vacated by Sam Graves.
Decision Desk projects Democrats to win House
Decision Desk HQ has projected Democrats to win the House of Representatives.
The vote-tracking company made the call at 8:09 p.m. based on exit pol...