Eric
W. Burlison
Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th Congressional District, serving since January 2023
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Background
Eric W. Burlison is a Republican politician from Springfield, Missouri, serving as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. 1 3
Burlison graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield in 1995 and earned both a B.A. in philosophy and an M.B.A. (2002) from Missouri State University. Before entering Congress, he worked for approximately 20 years in the private sector as an investment advisor and software consultant, and is also described in House records as a financial analyst and tax consultant. 1 11
Prior to his federal service, Burlison served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017, and in the Missouri Senate from 2019 to 2023. 1 He is the Republican incumbent candidate in Missouri's 7th Congressional District race in the November 2026 general election. 6 5
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Missouri
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th Congressional District
- Website
- ericburlisonforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 3filingFEC sends Burlison campaign a letter questioning unusual pattern of small recurring online donations
KCUR reported the FEC sent Burlison's campaign a letter seeking information about donations linked to a Texas donor whose name appeared frequently in federal records. Burlison said his campaign had blocked the donor in July after a high volume of small transactions ranging from 25 cents to $30 arriving daily.
Eric Schmitt reported thousands of online donations from ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30pollPrediction market odds for Burlison's MO-07 race fall 14 points following Missouri redistricting developments
A market-analysis article reported Burlison's prediction-market odds fell 14 points, noting no public polling had surfaced for the District 7 contest.
Burlison's MO-07 Odds Fall 14 Points After Missouri Redistricting · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsU.S. Supreme Court blocks appeals-court map order, leaving 2022 Missouri congressional map in place
The Supreme Court blocked the appeals-court order requiring use of the 2025 map, leaving the 2022 map in place for the November election, concluding the redistricting saga that had affected Burlison's district odds.
Supreme Court shuts down Missouri redistricting saga in final rebuff ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsBurlison voices support for MAGA Act and anti-surveillance spending bill on social media
Burlison posted support for the MAGA Act, stating only American citizens should determine Congressional representation. He also promoted H.R. 10221 to stop federal funds from paying for 'Flock-style surveillance.'
Eric Burlison voices support for MAGA Act and criticizes surveillance spending - Springfield Standard · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsEighth Circuit orders use of Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, affecting redistricting saga
The appeals court ordered Missouri to use the 2025 Trump-backed congressional map, setting up a further Supreme Court battle. The New York Times reported the specific map dispute did not change District 7's boundaries.
Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsBurlison accuses fellow Republicans of being 'drunk on spending other people's money' while pushing healthcare reform
Rep. Burlison publicly criticized fellow Republicans for excessive spending while promoting his Great American Healthcare Act, which he said would put patients in control of their own healthcare dollars.
Rep. Eric Burlison Accuses Fellow Republicans of Being ‘Drunk on Spending Other People’s Money’ While Pushing Sweeping Healthcare Reform · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsBurlison discusses Missouri redistricting, judicial selection, and UAP disclosure in radio interview
Burlison appeared on a radio program published September 18 to discuss the ongoing redistricting case, judicial selection, and UFO/UAP disclosure. The available episode summary does not detail his specific arguments.
Eric Burlison on Missouri Redistricting, Judicial Selection & UFO Disclosure · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4newsBurlison wins Republican primary with 73.8% of the vote
A market-analysis report says Burlison won the August 4 Republican primary with 73.8%, defeating Grayson Hunt and John Casey.
Burlison's MO-07 Odds Fall 14 Points After Missouri Redistricting · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 23filingBurlison's campaign files pre-primary FEC disclosure showing ~$121K raised and $954K cash on hand
A campaign-finance summary of Burlison's pre-primary FEC filing, filed July 23, reports $120,900 raised, $75,700 spent, and $953,700 cash on hand at the end of the filing period.
Press Release: Eric Burlison Seeks and Releases 1952 UAP Recording | Stock News · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burlison profile for the 2026 race; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Citizens United Political Victory Fund organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burlison profile for the 2026 race; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burlison profile for the 2026 race; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- President Donald J. Trump officialTrump posted on Truth Social: "Eric Burlison has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Aug 3, 2026
- Missouri Right to Life State and Federal PACs organizationListed Burlison among endorsed candidates for the August 4, 2026 primary; also listed for the November 3, 2026 general election (general-election list has no stated publication date). missourilife.org · Jun 15, 2026
- Missouri Farm Bureau PAC organizationDistrict trustees voted to endorse Burlison for reelection. mofb.org · Jun 15, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.46M
- Spent
- $1.11M
- Cash on hand
- $958K
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2MO07143(opens in a new tab)
Sources 19
- [1] Eric Schmitt reported thousands of online donations from ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [2] Burlison's MO-07 Odds Fall 14 Points After Missouri Redistricting(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [3] Supreme Court shuts down Missouri redistricting saga in final rebuff ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [4] Eric Burlison voices support for MAGA Act and criticizes surveillance spending - Springfield Standard(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [5] Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [6] Press Release: Eric Burlison Seeks and Releases 1952 UAP Recording | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [7] Rep. Eric Burlison Accuses Fellow Republicans of Being ‘Drunk on Spending Other People’s Money’ While Pushing Sweeping Healthcare Reform(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [8] Eric Burlison on Missouri Redistricting, Judicial Selection & UFO Disclosure(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [9] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman Eric Burlison is a MAGA ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
- [10] Eric W. Burlison(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
- [11] Press Release(opens in a new tab) Jul 24, 2026
- [12] Missouri Farm Bureau PAC endorses Eric Burlison for ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 15, 2026
- [13] Rep. Burlison Introduces No Exceptions for Non-Citizens ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
- [14] Burlison Introduces Bill to Expand Counter-Drone Authority for ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
- [15] Burlison Opens Hearing on Saving the American Dream Through ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2026
- [16] Rep. Burlison Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Missouri ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2026
- [17] Rep. Burlison Reintroduces Reliable Grid Act to Reverse Democrat-Led EPA Assault on U.S. Energy(opens in a new tab) Jun 5, 2025
- [18] Congressman Burlison Introduces the Life at Conception Act(opens in a new tab) Jan 24, 2025
- [19] Burlison Issues Statement on SAPA Decision(opens in a new tab) Mar 7, 2023