Skelton lost his re-election bid in 2010.
Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.)
- District: 4th District, West central -- Kansas City suburbs, Jefferson City
- Residence: Lexington
- Born: December 20, 1931; Lexington, Mo.
- Religion: Christian Church
- Family: Wife, Patty Martin; three children
- Education: Wentworth Military Academy, A.A. 1951; U. of Edinburgh (United Kingdom), attended 1953; U. of Missouri, A.B. 1953 (history); U. of Missouri, LL.B. 1956
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Lafayette County prosecuting attorney, 1957-60; Mo. Senate, 1971-77; U.S. House, 1977-2011
- Elected: Elected: 1976 (17th term)
- Committee Assignments: Armed Services - Chairman
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State Information: 4th District, West central -- Kansas City suburbs, Jefferson City
Election History
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
| 2010 | general | Vicky Hartzler (R) | 113,489 | 50.4% |
| Ike Skelton (D) | 101,532 | 45.1% |
| Jason Braun (LIBERT) | 6,123 | 2.7% |
| Greg Cowan (CNSTP) | 3,912 | 1.7% |
| 2008 | general | Ike Skelton (D) | 200,009 | 65.9% |
| Jeff Parnell (R) | 103,446 | 34.1% |
| 2006 | general | Ike Skelton (D) | 159,303 | 67.6% |
| James Noland (R) | 69,254 | 29.4% |
| Bryce Holthouse (LIBERT) | 4,479 | 1.9% |
| Melinda Ivey (PRO) | 2,459 | 1% |
| 2004 | general | Ike Skelton (D) | 190,800 | 66.2% |
| James Noland (R) | 93,334 | 32.4% |
| Bill Lower (LIBERT) | 2,827 | 1% |
| Raymond Lister (CNSTP) | 1,265 | 0.4% |
| 2002 | general | Ike Skelton (D) | 142,204 | 67.6% |
| James Noland (R) | 64,451 | 30.7% |
| Daniel Nelson (LIBERT) | 3,583 | 1.7% |
Vote For President
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 38% | John McCain: 61% | |
| 2004 | John Kerry: 35% | George W. Bush: 64% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 39% | George W. Bush: 58% | |
