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2026 Race · Missouri

U.S. House (District 1)

9 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Missouri is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 9 candidates are on record: Wesley Bell (Democratic), Paul Berry (Republican), Andrew Jones Jr. (Republican), Cori Bush (Democratic), Carl Harris Sr. (Democratic), Carl Henderson (Democratic), Alissa Murphy (Democratic), Tom Schmitz (Libertarian), and Xavier Phillips (Independent). The seat is currently held by Wesley Bell (Democratic), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Paul Berry

Republican

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Andrew Jones Jr.

Republican

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Cori Bush

Democratic

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Carl Harris Sr.

Democratic

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Carl Henderson

Democratic

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Alissa Murphy

Democratic

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Tom Schmitz

Libertarian

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Xavier Phillips

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Wesley Bell

Democratic · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9180

    CDBG–DR Automated Assessment Act

  • HR.9011

    Vacancy to Value Act of 2026

2026 Missouri U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Missouri in 2026?

Wesley Bell (Democratic), Paul Berry (Republican), Andrew Jones Jr. (Republican), Cori Bush (Democratic), Carl Harris Sr. (Democratic), Carl Henderson (Democratic), Alissa Murphy (Democratic), Tom Schmitz (Libertarian), and Xavier Phillips (Independent). Wesley Bell is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Missouri U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Missouri and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Wesley Bell, a Democratic, currently represents Missouri, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Wesley Bell serve on?

Wesley Bell serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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