2016Final results
2016 election for Missouri House District 79
Missouri House of Representatives · Missouri
Michael Butler (D) won with 89.3% of the vote, defeating Dan Elder (Lib) by 78.5 points.
Michael ButlerDemocrat · winner · incumbent
89.3%12,971
Dan ElderLibertarian
10.7%1,562
14,533 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET