2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri|
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the State of Missouri, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election will take place on a date TBD
District 1
The 1st district encompasses the city of St. Louis and much of northern St. Louis County, including Florissant and University City. The incumbent is Democrat Wesley Bell, who was elected with 75.9% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
Publicly expressed interest
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Wesley Bell (D)
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$685,636
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$476,881
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$642,677
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[5]
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General election
Predictions
District 2
The 2nd district is based in eastern Missouri, and includes the southern and western suburbs of St. Louis, including Arnold, Town and Country, Wildwood, Chesterfield, and Oakville. The incumbent is Republican Ann Wagner, who was re-elected with 54.5% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Ann Wagner (R)
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$1,161,451
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$551,958
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$3,720,723
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[11]
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Democratic primary
Declared
- John Kiehne, digital media consultant and perennial candidate[12]
Filed paperwork
Potential
Declined
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Tim Bilash (D)
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$470
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$535
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$405
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| Chuck Summers (D)
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$8,628
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$4,037
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$6,422
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[11]
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General election
Predictions
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Ann Wagner vs. Generic Democrat
| Poll source
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Date(s) administered
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Sample size[a]
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Margin of error
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Ann Wagner (R)
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Generic Democrat
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Undecided
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| Public Policy Polling (D)[18]
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May 21–22, 2025
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584 (V)
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± 4.0%
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46%
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47%
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7%
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District 3
The third district encompasses east-central Missouri, taking in Jefferson City, Troy, O'Fallon, and Washington. The incumbent is Republican Bob Onder, who was elected with 61.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Bob Onder (R)
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$231,157
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$226,261
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$155,340
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[19]
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Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Bethany Mann, technology specialist[20]
- Alex Thurmon, web developer[21]
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
District 4
The 4th district is based in predominantly rural west-central Missouri, taking in Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg, and Lebanon. The incumbent is Republican Mark Alford, who was re-elected with 71.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Mark Alford (R)
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$358,562
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$163,507
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$412,464
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[22]
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Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
District 5
The 5th district primarily consists of the inner ring of the Kansas City metropolitan area, including nearly all of Kansas City south of the Missouri River. The incumbent is Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, who was re-elected with 60.2% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Emanuel Cleaver (D)
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$279,283
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$351,850
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$817,060
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[27]
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General election
Predictions
District 6
The 6th district encompasses rural northern Missouri, St. Joseph and much of Kansas City north of the Missouri River. The incumbent is Republican Sam Graves, who was re-elected with 70.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Sam Graves (R)
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$278,713
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$180,195
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$2,501,299
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[29]
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Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Matt Levine[30]
- Josh Smead, architect[31]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Matt Levine (D)
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$1,570
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$1,304
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$266
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| Josh Smead (D)
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$7,268
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$3,255
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$4,014
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[29]
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General election
Predictions
District 7
The 7th district is located in southwestern Missouri, taking in Springfield, Joplin, Branson, and Nixa. The incumbent is Republican Eric Burlison, who was re-elected with 71.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Eric Burlison (R)
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$477,387
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$325,965
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$752,810
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[32]
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Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Missi Hesketh, former mayor of Forsyth and nominee for this district in 2024[33]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Missi Hesketh (D)
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$3,032
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$3,231
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$4,939
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[32]
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General election
Predictions
District 8
The 8th district is the most rural district of Missouri, taking in rural southeastern Missouri, including the Missouri Bootheel, as well as the cities of Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff. The incumbent is Republican Jason Smith, who was re-elected with 76.2% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Jason Smith (R)
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$2,476,135
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$1,202,007
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$4,291,272
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| Source: Federal Election Commission[35]
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Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ Palermo, Gregg (June 20, 2025). "Former Rep. Cori Bush still weighing 2026 plans". Spectrum News. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Magner, Mike; et al. (July 31, 2025). "Where are they now? Happily, often anyplace but here". Roll Call. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "On Earth Week, We're Endorsing Climate Champions to Take Back the House". League of Conservation Voters. April 25, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Election United States House - Missouri 1st". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2026 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Suntrup, Jack (October 2, 2024). "Ann Wagner says she's running again in 2026 after Bill Eigel declares interest in job". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ "SHERIDAN, RYAN FEC FORM 2S TATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1901611".
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Missouri 2nd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Rosenbaum, Jason (April 9, 2025). "National Democrats are targeting this Missouri Congressional district seat to flip in 2026". KCUR-FM. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1885412".
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1867043".
- ^ Rubashkin, Jacob (June 9, 2025). "Missouri 2: Cardinal Pitcher Adam Wainwright Recruited to Challenge Ann Wagner". Inside Elections. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Rosenbaum, Jason; Kellogg, Sarah (June 30, 2025). "Missouri Senate minority leader expects challenging 2026 after contentious end this year". KWMU. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Goold, Derrick (June 11, 2025). "Congressman Adam Wainwright? Ex-Cardinals pitcher says 'not now' despite poll". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Downs, James [@jamesd0wns] (May 29, 2025). "Leaked PPP poll from a Dem org with some details on #MO02, a seat Democrats are targeting this cycle. Rep. Ann Wagner (R) 32% approve 49% disapprove. Head to head Wagner 46% Generic Dem 47%. May 21–22; 584 voters" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Missouri 3rd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "MANN, BETHANY FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1867043".
- ^ "THURMON, ALEXANDER FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1905432".
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Missouri 4th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1883492".
- ^ "Morning Digest: Tony Evers announces he won't run for a third term". The Downballot. July 25, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ "Anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies draw thousands to peaceful protests across Missouri" (Press release). June 14, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025 – via Missouri Independent.
Speakers included...Jordan Herrera, congressional candidate for Missouri's 5th District.
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1898644".
- ^ "2026 Election United States House - Missouri 5th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "FEC Form 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY".
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Missouri 6th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1894168".
- ^ "Josh Smead Statement of Candidacy". FEC. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Missouri 7th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY".
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1865833".
- ^ "2026 Election United States House - Missouri 8th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING FEC-1895309".
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