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. Primary elections will take place on August 4, 2026.
Background
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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Wesley Bell, incumbent U.S. representative
- Cori Bush, former U.S. representative (2021âÂÂ2025)
- Carl Harris, business owner
- Carl E. Henderson
Endorsements
Fundraising
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Paul Berry, bail bondsman and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2024
- Andrew Jones, utility executive, nominee for this district in 2022, nominee for mayor of St. Louis in 2017, and candidate for mayor in 2021 and 2025
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
General election
Predictions
District 2
The 2nd district is anchored by the southern and western suburbs of St. Louis County, including Wildwood, Chesterfield, Ballwin and Kirkwood, as well as Franklin County and others. The incumbent is Republican Ann Wagner, who was re-elected with 54.5% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
- Elizabeth Sparks-Holmes
- Peter Pfeifer, entrepreneur
- Ryan Sheridan, nurse
- Ann Wagner, incumbent U.S. representative
- Brandon Wilkinson, truck driver
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Tim Bilash, physician
- Nick Vivio, epidemiologist at Columbia University
- Joan VonDras, retired teacher
- Fred Wellman, podcast host
Declined
Endorsements
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Brandon Coulter Daugherty
General election
Predictions
Polling
Ann Wagner vs. Generic Democrat
District 3
The third district encompasses all of St. Charles County and extends as far west as to include most of Columbia and as far north as to include Mexico and a section of Hannibal. The incumbent is Republican Bob Onder, who was elected with 61.3% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
- John Fraser
- Bob Onder, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Mike Conner, corrections officer
- Tommy Holstein
- Bethany Mann, technology specialist and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024
- Paul Wilson, dentist anesthesiologist
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Jim Higgins, computer systems analyst
General election
Predictions
District 4
The 4th District includes a sliver of downtown Kansas City between the Kansas-Missouri border and Troost Avenue, historically the dividing line between the city's white and Black neighborhoods, as well as suburbs such as Lee's Summit and Grandview in southern Jackson County, and rural counties as far south as the Springfield area and as far east as the Lake of the Ozarks. The incumbent is Republican Mark Alford, who was re-elected with 71.1% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
- Mark Alford, incumbent U.S. representative
- Heather Shelton
- Scott Vera
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jeanette Cass, farmer and community advocate
- Jordan Herrera, attorney
- Hartzell Gray, radio host and Kansas City Tenants Union organizer
- Randy Miller
- G Rick, entrepreneur
- Ashleigh Rogers, interior designer
- Wayne Russell
Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Libertarian primary
Declared
Presumptive nominee
- Thomas Holbrook, document imaging specialist
General election
Predictions
District 5
The 5th District includes a section of Kansas City, suburban neighborhoods such as Independence in eastern Jackson County and rural stretches of western and Mid-Missouri extending as far as the outskirts of Columbia and Jefferson City. The incumbent is Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, who was re-elected with 60.2% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Withdrawn
Fundraising
Republican primary
Declared
Withdrawn
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Randall "Randy" Langkraehr, business owner
General election
Predictions
District 6
The 6th district encompasses rural northern Missouri, St. Joseph and all of the Kansas City area in the state north of the Missouri River. The incumbent is Republican Sam Graves, who was re-elected with 70.7% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
- James Ingram, business owner
- Cody J. Oshel, pastor
- Nathanael Schultz, business owner
- Chris Stigall, radio show host
- Nathan Willett, Kansas City councilmember
Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Andy Maidment, retired Army officer and IT security professional
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.
Republican primary
Declared
- Eric Burlison, incumbent U.S. representative
- John Casey, construction worker
- Grayson Hunt, insurance agent
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Missi Hesketh, former mayor of Forsyth and nominee for this district in 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
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.
Republican primary
Declared
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
Endorsements
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
General election
Predictions
Notes
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