State Senator
August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 14; Missouri · State senate district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 15 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 187,495 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(190,242 ÷ 187,495) ÷ ln(190,242 ÷ 172,690) = 15.03, comparing state senate districts in MO (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
John Bowman
Democratic · declared
John Bowman serves as a director of the Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District and as a member of the St. Louis City Airport Commission. He previously represented Missouri House District 70 and served as a Northwoods alderman.
Records: Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Joseph (Joe) Palm
Democratic · declared
Joseph (Joe) Palm serves on the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys. He previously led the Missouri Office of Minority Health and served as a regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Raychel Proudie
Democratic · declared
Raychel Proudie represents Missouri House District 73. First elected in 2018, she has a professional background in education and school counseling and serves on committees including Budget, Children and Families, and Higher Education and Workforce Development.
Shante Duncan
Democratic · declared
Shante Duncan is the founder and executive director of S.H.E.R.A.H., a St. Louis nonprofit that supports and empowers women and girls. She earned a communication degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Vernon Norman
Republican · declared
Vernon Norman is a University City resident and real estate investor with professional experience in finance and real estate.
Election sources
Source: s1.sos.mo.gov
Source: sos.mo.gov