Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1139: Reinstates the Presidential Preference Primary Election
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1139 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Reinstates the Presidential Preference Primary Election. Primary sponsor: David Gregory (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1139 - This act reinstates the presidential preference primary election to be held on the second Tuesday in March of each year in which a presidential election is held. This act is identical to SB 670 (2025) and substantially similar to HCS/HBs 2387 & 2480 (2026), HB 417 (2025), provisions in HCS/HBs 126 & 367 (2025), provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 507 (2025), provisions in SB 1480 (2024), SB 1120 (2024), HCS/HB 1525 (2024), HB 2618 (2024), HCS/HB 2895 (2024), SB 602 (2023), HB 267 (2023), HB 347 (2023), HB 738 (2023) and certain provisions in CCS/HS/HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERA
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Gregory | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled