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U.S. House seat · former district

Missouri's 10th District

3 elections since 1976: Democrats won 2, Republicans 1.

1980 election

Nov 4, 1980 · changed party
  1. Bill Emerson (R) · won55.2%
  2. Bill D. Burlison (D)44.8%

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Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

Every election for this seat

3 races since 1976; the seat changed party 1 time.

YearWinnerRunner-upWon by
1980Bill Emerson (R)FlipBill D. Burlison (D)10.3
1978Bill D. Burlison (D)James A. Weir (R)30.6
1976Bill D. Burlison (D)Joe Carron (R)44.1

Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)