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2026 Race · Missouri

U.S. House (District 4)

11 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 4) in Missouri is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 11 candidates are on record: Mark Alford (Republican), Heather Shelton (Republican), Scott Vera (Republican), Jeanette Cass (Democratic), Hartzell Gray (Democratic), Jordan Herrera (Democratic), Randy Miller (Democratic), G. Rick (Democratic), Ashleigh Rogers (Democratic), Wayne Russell (Democratic), and Thomas Holbrook (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Mark Alford (Republican), who has served since January 2023, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Heather Shelton

Republican

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Scott Vera

Republican

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Jeanette Cass

Democratic

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Hartzell Gray

Democratic

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Jordan Herrera

Democratic

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Randy Miller

Democratic

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G. Rick

Democratic

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Ashleigh Rogers

Democratic

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Wayne Russell

Democratic

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Thomas Holbrook

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mark Alford

Republican · Since January 2023

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • Small Business

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1367

    Honoring the tremendous effort undertaken by the good people of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, and...

  • HR.9212

    VA Emergency Transportation Act

2026 Missouri U.S. House (District 4) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 4) in Missouri in 2026?

Mark Alford (Republican), Heather Shelton (Republican), Scott Vera (Republican), Jeanette Cass (Democratic), Hartzell Gray (Democratic), Jordan Herrera (Democratic), Randy Miller (Democratic), G. Rick (Democratic), Ashleigh Rogers (Democratic), Wayne Russell (Democratic), and Thomas Holbrook (Libertarian). Mark Alford is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Missouri U.S. House (District 4) 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?

Mark Alford, a Republican, currently represents Missouri, serving since January 2023.

What committees does Mark Alford serve on?

Mark Alford serves on House Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on Small Business. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.