evidence: 89% Dennis Hoskins (R), 6% Barbara Phifer (D), 1% Other, and 5% Not sure. [...] Likely voters' responses to 'Do you favor or oppose the following gun policies becoming law in Missouri ... Requiring criminal background checks for all those buying guns, including at gun shows and private sales?': 79% Favor, 16% Oppose, and 5% Not Sure. [...] Support, 42% Oppose, and 27% Not Sure. Democratic voters' responses: ' 34% Support, 35% Oppose, and 31% Not Sure. Republican voters' responses: 28% Support, 48% Oppose, and 23% Not Sure.