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2026 Race · Missouri

U.S. House (District 5)

9 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Missouri is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 9 candidates are on record: Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic), Micah Beebe (Republican), Rick Brattin (Republican), Taylor Burks (Republican), Brett Hueffmeier (Republican), Berton A. Knox (Republican), Brad Patty (Republican), Randy Langkraehr (Libertarian), and Todd Becker (Independent). The seat is currently held by Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic), who has served since January 2005, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Micah Beebe

Republican

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Rick Brattin

Republican

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Taylor Burks

Republican

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Brett Hueffmeier

Republican

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Berton A. Knox

Republican

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Brad Patty

Republican

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Randy Langkraehr

Libertarian

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Todd Becker

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Emanuel Cleaver

Democratic · Since January 2005

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9048

    Celiac Safety Act of 2026

  • HJRES.162

    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule...

2026 Missouri U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Missouri in 2026?

Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic), Micah Beebe (Republican), Rick Brattin (Republican), Taylor Burks (Republican), Brett Hueffmeier (Republican), Berton A. Knox (Republican), Brad Patty (Republican), Randy Langkraehr (Libertarian), and Todd Becker (Independent). Emanuel Cleaver is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Missouri U.S. House (District 5) 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?

Emanuel Cleaver, a Democratic, currently represents Missouri, serving since January 2005.

What committees does Emanuel Cleaver serve on?

Emanuel Cleaver serves on House Committee on Financial Services. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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