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.

Democratic primary

Potential

  • Wesley Bell, incumbent U.S. representative

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.

Republican primary

Declared

  • Ann Wagner, incumbent U.S. representative

Filed paperwork

  • Bill Eigel, former state senator from the 23rd district (2017–2025) and candidate for governor in 2024

Democratic primary

Declared

  • John Kiehne, digital media consultant and perennial candidate

General election

Predictions

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.

Republican primary

Potential

  • Bob Onder, incumbent U.S. representative

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.

Republican primary

Potential

  • Mark Alford, incumbent U.S. representative

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.

Democratic primary

Potential

  • Emanuel Cleaver, incumbent U.S. representative

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.

Republican primary

Potential

  • Sam Graves, incumbent U.S. representative

Democratic primary

Filed paperwork

  • Josh Smead, architect

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 71.5% of the vote in 2024.

Republican primary

Potential

  • Eric Burlison, incumbent U.S. representative

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

Potential

  • Jason Smith, incumbent U.S. representative

General election

Predictions

References


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