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U.S. House Missouri District 8

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.58 · ConservativeAttorney/Real Estate Agent/Small Business, Owner

Smith earned a law degree from Oklahoma City University and worked as an attorney, real estate agent, and small business owner. The incumbent U.S. House member emphasizes supporting farmers, balancing the budget, protecting life, defending the Second Amendment, and reducing federal regulations.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateCommunications specialist

David Wood is a retired Libertarian computer programmer running for U.S. House in Colorado's 8th District in his first campaign. He emphasizes ending military interventionism, reducing military spending, reforming immigration, eliminating tariffs, and limiting federal economic regulation.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Clayton Harbison ran for U.S. House Missouri District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Gerald Cass ran for U.S. House Missouri District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewMaintenance pipefitter

Jeremy Dennison ran for U.S. House Missouri District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewMilitary

Johnathon Tune ran for U.S. House Missouri District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Rebecca Sharpe Lombard is a Libertarian with expertise in math and public policy running for U.S. House in Missouri District 8. She supports individual healthcare decisions, expanding options across public services, and abolishing capital punishment.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.58 · ConservativeAdvancedAttorney/Real Estate Agent/Small Business, Owner

Smith earned a law degree from Oklahoma City University and worked as an attorney, real estate agent, and small business owner. The incumbent U.S. House member emphasizes supporting farmers, balancing the budget, protecting life, defending the Second Amendment, and reducing federal regulations.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedCommunications specialist

David Wood is a retired Libertarian computer programmer running for U.S. House in Colorado's 8th District in his first campaign. He emphasizes ending military interventionism, reducing military spending, reforming immigration, eliminating tariffs, and limiting federal economic regulation.

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DemocraticFarmer/Businessman

Frank Barnitz is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 8 in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Gordon Heslop is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Louisiana District 4 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Rebecca Sharpe Lombard is a Libertarian with expertise in math and public policy running for U.S. House in Missouri District 8. She supports individual healthcare decisions, expanding options across public services, and abolishing capital punishment.

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