Curtis Trent
2023 - Present
2027
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Curtis Trent (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Trent (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 20. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Curtis Trent lives in Springfield, Missouri. Trent earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Missouri State University in 2006 and a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2009. His career experience includes working as an attorney in private practice and deputy chief of staff for Congressman Billy Long.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Trent was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
- Education and Workforce Development
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
- Insurance and Banking Committee, Vice Chair
- Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
2021-2022
Trent was assigned to the following committees:
- Financial Institutions Committee
- House General Laws Committee, Chair
- House Economic Development Committee
2019-2020
Trent was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget Committee
- Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Judiciary Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Budget |
| • Consent and House Procedure |
| • Higher Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Missouri State Senate District 20
Incumbent Curtis Trent is running in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 20
Curtis Trent won election in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 20 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Curtis Trent (R) | 100.0 | 54,504 |
| Total votes: 54,504 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 20
Curtis Trent defeated Brian Gelner in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 20 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Curtis Trent | 58.4 | 16,106 |
 | Brian Gelner | 41.6 | 11,452 | |
| Total votes: 27,558 | |||
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Incumbent Curtis Trent defeated Cindy Slimp in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Curtis Trent (R) | 65.0 | 13,037 |
 | Cindy Slimp (D) | 35.0 | 7,005 | |
| Total votes: 20,042 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Cindy Slimp advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cindy Slimp | 100.0 | 2,264 |
| Total votes: 2,264 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Incumbent Curtis Trent advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Curtis Trent | 100.0 | 4,206 |
| Total votes: 4,206 | |||
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Incumbent Curtis Trent defeated Cindy Slimp in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Curtis Trent (R) | 64.4 | 10,530 |
| Cindy Slimp (D) | 35.6 | 5,831 | |
| Total votes: 16,361 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Cindy Slimp advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cindy Slimp | 100.0 | 2,227 |
| Total votes: 2,227 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133
Incumbent Curtis Trent advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 133 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Curtis Trent | 100.0 | 4,237 |
| Total votes: 4,237 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. Incumbent Eric Burlison (R) did not seek re-election.
Curtis Trent defeated Jim Clemmons in the Missouri House of Representatives District 133 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 133 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Curtis Trent |
68.30% | 12,368 | |
| Democratic | Jim Clemmons | 31.70% | 5,741 | |
| Total Votes | 18,109 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Jim Clemmons ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 133 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 133 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jim Clemmons (unopposed) | |
Curtis Trent defeated Matthew Sims, David Cort and Mike Goodart in the Missouri House of Representatives District 133 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 133 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Curtis Trent |
41.07% | 1,913 | |
| Republican | Matthew Sims | 19.71% | 918 | |
| Republican | David Cort | 17.13% | 798 | |
| Republican | Mike Goodart | 22.09% | 1,029 | |
| Total Votes | 4,658 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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2020
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In 2020, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 15. A special session was held from July 27 to September 16. A veto session convened on September 16. A second special session convened on November 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30
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2018
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri State Senate District 20 |
Officeholder Missouri State Senate District 20 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Curtis Trent," accessed March 28, 2023
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
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| Preceded by Eric Burlison (R) |
Missouri State Senate District 20 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 133 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Melanie Stinnett (R) |
