SCHMITT, ERIC
R · senate · currently seated · bioguide S001227
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- FEC candidate id
S2MO00544- Internal id
aa5ec37f-dc00-43a2-9af6-f20200100ab5- Status
- incumbent
Who this candidate represents (statewide)
Who lives here — American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), Missouri. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 6,191,814 |
| People | Median age | 39 |
| Income | Median household income | $70,702 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $39,695 |
| Income | In poverty | 12.6% |
| Income | Unemployed | 4.0% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.465 |
| Race | White alone | 77.5% |
| Race | Black alone | 11.0% |
| Race | Asian alone | 2.1% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Race | Two or more races | 7.1% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 4.5% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 93.3% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 2.9% |
| Education | High school or higher | 62.6% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 12.6% |
| Household | Family households | 62.1% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.40 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 31.7% |
| Housing | Median home value | $230,300 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $1,033 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 70.5% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 4.3% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 1.7% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 11.2% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 7.3% |
| Health | With a disability | 14.9% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 89.3% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 7.7% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 74.8% |
| Commute | Public transit | 0.8% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 13.0% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,729,849 | $1,826,167 | $1,424,246 | $0 | $1,877,174 |
| 2024 | $1,957,980 | $1,569,554 | $520,564 | $0 | $1,246,346 |
| 2022 | $6,566,086 | $6,436,848 | $132,138 | $186,027 | $5,273,782 |
Elections
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — won
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — won
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — won
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — won
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — won
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2022 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2028 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2028 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2028 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2028 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2028 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2028 general senate · MO-S — running
- 2028 general senate · MO-S — running
Committees
- SCHMITT FOR MO SENATE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FUND 2022 — principal · type S
- SCHMITT FOR SENATE — principal · type S
Recent votes
- 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 124
YEA on Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 123
NAY on SJRES 130 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices". - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 122
NAY on SJRES 141 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt". - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 121
NAY on SJRES 132 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents". - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 120
YEA on Nomination Confirmed (54-45) - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 119
YEA on SRES 526 — A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 118
NAY on SJRES 163 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. - 2026-05-12 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 117
YEA on Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) - 2026-05-12 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 116
YEA on Nomination Confirmed (51-45) - 2026-05-11 · Cong. 119 · senate roll 115
YEA on Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- sponsor · 2026-05-14 — S 4547 — A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen requirements for naturalization, to require instruction on the oath of allegiance and the principles of the Constitution, to establish consequences for fraud and concealment in the naturalization process, and for other purposes.
- sponsor · 2026-05-14 — SRES 729 — A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
- sponsor · 2026-03-27 — S 4277 — 10 Years of ICE Funding Act
- sponsor · 2026-03-12 — S 4072 — Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026
- sponsor · 2026-03-11 — S 4052 — A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 North Clay Street in Marshfield, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the "Edwin P. Hubble Post Office".
- sponsor · 2026-03-04 — S 3979 — Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026
- sponsor · 2026-02-05 — S 3790 — Protect America Act
- sponsor · 2026-01-29 — SRES 594 — A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week.
- sponsor · 2026-01-28 — SRES 591 — A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.
- sponsor · 2026-01-15 — S 3674 — SCAM Act
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 · model baseline-v1 · base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 99.0%
| Feature | Δ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| incumbent | +78.0% |
| R (major party) | +10.0% |
| senate race | -2.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency × party × office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $109,581 | $0 | 77 |
| 2024 | $481 | $0 | 23 |
| 2022 | $9,486,556 | $2,045,810 | 231 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,778 | IE- Schmitt- Text Marketing |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION | support | $15,006 | IE- SCHMITT- DIRECT MAIL PRODUCTION |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $6,258 | IE- SCHMITT- DIRECT MAIL PRODUCTION |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,957 | IE- SCHMITT- EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,957 | IE- SCHMITT- EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,957 | IE- SCHMITT- TEXT MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,957 | IE-SCHMITT-EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,960 | IE- SCHMITT- EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,971 | IE- SCHMITT- EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,971 | IE- SCHMITT- EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,311 | IE- SCHMITT- EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,960 | IE-SCHMITT-EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $106 | IE- SCHMITT- DONATION PROCESSING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $357 | IE- SCHMITT- DONATION PROCESSING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $2,588 | IE- SCHMITT- EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | support | $1,479 | IE- SCHMITT- EMAIL MARKETING |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $4,000 | Estimated Digital Advertising |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $70 | Estimated Email Sending Costs |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $200 | Estimated Texting Outreach |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $4,000 | Estimated Digital Advertising |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $4,000 | Estimated PreGeneral TV Advertising |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $70 | Estimated Email Sending Costs |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $200 | Estimated Texting Outreach |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $4,000 | Estimated Digital Advertising |
| — | GUN RIGHTS AMERICA | support | $200 | Estimated Texting Outreach |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee SCHMITT FOR SENATE.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUGAN, KEVIN | PGI INSURANCE · CEO EMERITUS | SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV | 1 | $13,300 |
| MILES, STEVEN JOSEPH | JERRY KELLY HEATING · CEO | LIBERAL, MO | 1 | $1,000 |
| KING, MARY SUSAN | RETIRED · RETIRED | LOCKPORT, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| HANSEN, WILLIS M. | RETIRED · RETIRED | SAINT LOUIS, MO | 1 | $1,000 |
| WINTER, RICHARD L. | RETIRED · RETIRED | EARTH CITY, MO | 1 | $666 |
| CHERVENAK, JASON | MASTERCARD · PRINCIPLE | FRESNO, CA | 1 | $500 |
| ELKINS, RONALD J. | RETIRED · RETIRED | FRIEDHEIM, MO | 1 | $500 |
| GARDNER, RICHARD | RETIRED · RETIRED | NAPLES, FL | 1 | $475 |
| NOELKER, TIM F. | RETIRED · RETIRED | LAS VEGAS, NV | 1 | $361 |
| NANCO, ALAN | RETIRED · RETIRED | DELRAY BEACH, FL | 1 | $260 |
| BIRR, KAREN | RETIRED · RETIRED | PROVENCAL, LA | 1 | $260 |
| ESTES, STANLEY SR | RETIRED · RETIRED | ARNOLD, MO | 1 | $250 |
| SIMPSON, BILLIE | SELF EMPLOYED · FARMER | CHILLICOTHE, IL | 1 | $250 |
| SIMPSON, BILLIE | SELF EMPLOYED · FARMER | ROCKY MOUNT, NC | 1 | $237 |
| MICHAEL, PAUL | RETIRED · RETIRED | MOUNTAIN GREEN, UT | 1 | $208 |
| GOODMAN, LESLIE F. | RETIRED · RETIRED | WHITING, IN | 1 | $202 |
| CLAIBORNE, WALTER H. | SELF EMPLOYED · REAL ESTATE | WICHITA, KS | 1 | $200 |
| MCMILLAN, SUZANNE I. | RETIRED · RETIRED | SAINT LOUIS, MO | 1 | $200 |
| MANNION, THOMAS J. | RETIRED · RETIRED | PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL | 1 | $200 |
| HANNA, THOMAS M. | RETIRED · RETIRED | SAINT LOUIS, MO | 1 | $200 |
| BUSCHE, TAI HUA | RETIRED · RETIRED | FORSYTH, MT | 1 | $200 |
| LUERA, CAROL | RETIRED · RETIRED | FRESNO, CA | 2 | $137 |
| HENKE, KATHERINE | RETIRED · RETIRED | CONROE, TX | 1 | $104 |
| KENNEDY, PHYLLIS | RETIRED · RETIRED | CONROE, TX | 1 | $104 |
| CHRISTIAN, SUSAN A. | HOMEMAKER · HOMEMAKER | NOLANVILLE, TX | 1 | $100 |
Connected on the graph
Inbound (100)
Outbound (100)
Clips (4)
Quotes, press releases, and Congressional Record fragments where this entity is the subject. Source: govinfo.gov BILLSTATUS + per-source ingest pipelines.