The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Missouri, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 United States presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.
The primaries were held on August 4, 2020.
Overview
District 1
The 1st district is of the city of St. Louis and much of northern St. Louis County, including Florissant and University City. The incumbent was Democrat Lacy Clay, who was re-elected with 80.1% of the vote in 2018.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Katherine Bruckner, candidate for MO-91 in 2008
- Cori Bush, civil rights activist, candidate for Missouri's 1st congressional district in 2018, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016
- Lacy Clay, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Polling
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Winnie Heartstrong, activist
- Anthony Rogers, radio show host
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
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 was Republican Ann Wagner, who was re-elected with 51.2% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
Endorsements
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat<br />
Results
District 3
The third district encompasses east-central Missouri, taking in Jefferson City, Troy, O'Fallon, and Washington. The incumbent was Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Blaine Luetkemeyer, incumbent U.S. representative
- Jeffrey Nowak, former marine
- Lynette Trares, Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services employee
- Brandon Wilkinson, truck driver
- Adela Wisdom, anti-prohibition activist
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dennis Oglesby, chairman of Warren County Democrats
- Megan Rezabek, maintenance worker
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 4
The 4th district is based in predominantly rural west-central Missouri, taking in Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg, and Lebanon. The incumbent was Republican Vicky Hartzler, who was re-elected with 64.8% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Neal Gist, software engineer
- Vicky Hartzler, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lindsey Simmons, attorney
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Steven K. Koonse, retiree and Libertarian candidate for Missouri's 4th congressional district in 2018
- Robert Smith, small business owner
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Polls with a sample size of <100 have their sample size entries marked in red to indicate a lack of reliability.
Results
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 was Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, who was re-elected with 61.7% of the vote in 2018.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Emanuel Cleaver, incumbent U.S. representative
- Maite Salazar, progressive activist
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jerry Barham, gas station owner
- Clay Chastain, transportation activist
- Ryan Derks, investment manager
- R.H. Hess, ICWA child custody law advocate and deacon
- Richonda Oaks, analyst and dominionist
- Weldon "Wilbur" Woodward, beekeeper
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 6
The 6th district encompasses rural northern Missouri, St. Joseph and much of Kansas City north of the Missouri River. The incumbent was Republican Sam Graves, who was re-elected with 65.4% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Sam Graves, incumbent U.S. representative
- Chris Ryan, perennial candidate
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Ramona Farris, consultant
- Henry Martin, U.S. Army veteran
- Gena L. Ross, college professor
- Donald Robert Sartain
- Charles West, Clark County school board member
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Polls with a sample size of <100 have their sample size entries marked in red to indicate a lack of reliability.
Results
District 7
The 7th district is located in southwestern Missouri, taking in Springfield, Joplin, Branson, and Nixa. The incumbent was Republican Billy Long, who was re-elected with 66.2% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Steve Chetnik, manufacturing worker
- Eric Harleman, businessman
- Camille Lombardi-Olive, perennial candidate
- Billy Long, incumbent U.S. representative
- Kevin VanStory, real estate broker
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Teresa Montseny, historian (dropped out)
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
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 was Republican Jason Smith, who was re-elected with 73.4% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Polls with a sample size of <100 have their sample size entries marked in red to indicate a lack of reliability.
Results
Notes
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References
External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates