Andy
Maidment
Libertarian candidate for Missouri's 6th Congressional District; cybersecurity professional and Army veteran
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Background
Andy Maidment is the Libertarian candidate for Missouri's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, U.S. House election. He is not the incumbent; the seat is open following the retirement of Rep. Sam Graves. 14911
Maidment served nine years on active duty in the U.S. Army and subsequently served in the Army National Guard. After his military service he worked in schools before transitioning to a career in IT, holding IT engineering roles from 2013–2019 and IT security roles from 2019–2022. His campaign describes him as a cybersecurity professional. 14
He earned a bachelor's degree in history with an economics minor from Missouri State University in 2007. The Ballot Brief notes he has lived in Missouri since age 12. 23
Maidment previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for Missouri's 6th District in the 2022 and 2024 U.S. House elections. No prior elected office is identified in available sources. 3
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Missouri
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- maidmentformissouri.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 6newsKCUR voter guide summarizes Maidment's platform: eliminate federal agencies, end IRS power
KCUR published a voter guide reporting that Maidment's campaign promotes individual liberty and calls for eliminating the departments of Education, Commerce, and Homeland Security as lacking constitutional basis. He also calls taxation theft and wants to make the IRS 'unimportant.' The guide also noted Maidment showed no campaign fundraising with the FEC.
Missouri's 6th Congressional District: What to know about the ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsMaidment criticizes Trump TV and calls for independent, government-free media
In a statement reported by Hannibal.net, Maidment criticized the White House's Trump TV livestream and raised concerns about government influence over news distribution. He said he supported eliminating federal funding for public broadcasting and that 'no one should be forced to fund media,' also citing concerns about NPR-affiliated stations' coverage of Libertarian campaigns.
Missouri Congressional candidate criticizes Trump TV, calls for independent media · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4filingMaidment advances unopposed in Libertarian primary for Missouri's 6th Congressional District
Andy Maidment ran unopposed in the Libertarian primary on August 4, securing his place as the Libertarian candidate in the November 3 general election alongside Republican Chris Stigall and Democrat Josh Smead.
MO-06 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] MO-06 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Missouri's 6th Congressional District: What to know about the ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Andy Maidment for Missouri's Sixth Congressional District | Join the ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Missouri Congressional candidate criticizes Trump TV, calls for independent media(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [5] Edward A. (Andy) Maidment - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026