Rusty Black

Republican · Candidate for Missouri State Senate District 12 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Missouri House, 2017–2022.

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Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

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What party is Rusty Black?
Rusty Black is running as a Republican.
Is Rusty Black the incumbent?
Yes. Rusty Black currently holds this office.
Who is Rusty Black running against?
Judy McNeece, for Missouri State Senate District 12.
Is Rusty Black liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Rusty Black is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Rusty Black?
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