U.S. House Missouri District 1
General: November 3, 2026Wesley Bell, the incumbent, is an attorney and former public defender. He emphasizes delivering federal resources to St. Louis, making housing affordable, modernizing infrastructure, and supporting economic growth and community recovery.
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David Koehr ran for U.S. House Missouri District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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James Snider ran for U.S. House Missouri District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Paul Berry is a Republican running for U.S. House Missouri District 1 in his first campaign. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 4, 2026. His priorities include pro-life policies, Second Amendment rights, election integrity, border security, school choice, and job creation.
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Tom Schmitz is a libertarian candidate running for office for the first time for U.S. House Missouri District 1. Tom Schmitz emphasizes separation of healthcare.
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Xavier Phillips ran for U.S. House Missouri District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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