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2026 Race · Missouri

U.S. House (District 8)

5 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Missouri is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 5 candidates are on record: Jason Smith (Republican), Gordon Heslop (Republican), Frank Barnitz (Democratic), Christopher Reichard (Democratic), and Rebecca Sharpe Lombard (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Jason Smith (Republican), who has served since June 2013, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Gordon Heslop

Republican

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Frank Barnitz

Democratic

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Christopher Reichard

Democratic

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Rebecca Sharpe Lombard

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Jason Smith

Republican · Since June 2013

Chair

Ways and Means

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Ways and Means· Chair
  • Joint Committee on Taxation· Vice Chairman

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.6599

    Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025

  • HR.6500

    AGOA Extension Act

2026 Missouri U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Missouri in 2026?

Jason Smith (Republican), Gordon Heslop (Republican), Frank Barnitz (Democratic), Christopher Reichard (Democratic), and Rebecca Sharpe Lombard (Libertarian). Jason Smith is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Missouri U.S. House (District 8) 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?

Jason Smith, a Republican, currently represents Missouri, serving since June 2013.

What committees does Jason Smith serve on?

Jason Smith serves on House Committee on Ways and Means and Joint Committee on Taxation. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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