Missouri Senate GOP Names Jason Bean Pro Tem
Republicans kept their majority and chose new leaders, with Nick Schroer named Majority Floor Leader.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in People
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Missouri Senate Republicans chose Sen. Jason Bean as President Pro Tem of the majority. Sen. Nick Schroer was named Majority Floor Leader after the party retained control of the chamber in the midterm election.
Why it matters
The selections set the leadership team that will steer the Republican majority in the Missouri Senate, shaping which bills move and how the chamber operates. Democrats flipped two seats in the midterm, narrowing the margin the majority works with.
Democrats flipped two seats in the Missouri Senate in the midterm election, while Republicans kept a majority. The source does not give the exact current seat count or the internal caucus vote totals.
The players
Jason Bean
Missouri state senator who serves as President Pro Tem of the Senate majority, a role that presides over the chamber when the lieutenant governor is absent and leads the majority caucus.
Nick Schroer
Missouri state senator who was named Majority Floor Leader and also chairs the Missouri Freedom Caucus, a conservative bloc within the Republican Party.
Jill Carter
Missouri state senator who was named Assistant Floor Leader of the Senate majority.
Joe Nicola
Missouri state senator who was named Majority Caucus Chair, overseeing the internal organization of the Republican caucus.
The details
Sen. Jason Bean was chosen as President Pro Tem, Sen. Nick Schroer as Majority Floor Leader, Sen. Jill Carter as Assistant Floor Leader, and Sen. Joe Nicola as Majority Caucus Chair. The selections were made by the Senate majority through its caucus process.
Timeline
November 2026: Missouri Senate Republicans announced their leadership selections following the midterm election.
Market Landscape
The Missouri Senate Republican majority retained control after Democrats flipped two seats in the midterm election, and the new leadership slate determines how that majority manages a tighter margin. The shift in seat count is the key context for how these leaders will pursue the caucus's legislative priorities.
The new leadership will decide which bills reach the Senate floor and how the majority allocates committee roles. Missouri residents will see the effects in the legislation that moves through the chamber over the coming session.
The takeaway
Leadership changes in a narrowed majority signal how the Missouri Senate will balance its priorities against a stronger Democratic minority. Readers tracking state policy should watch which bills the new floor leadership brings forward first.
Further reading
Explore more on People coverage of state legislative leaders and the officials shaping Missouri policy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Missourinet.
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