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Jason
T. Smith

Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th Congressional District since 2013

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Background

Jason T. Smith is the Republican U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th Congressional District, first elected in 2013. Before entering Congress, he served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013, representing the 150th District and serving as Speaker Pro Tem. 1218

Smith grew up in Salem, Missouri, and graduated from Salem High School in 1998. He earned a B.S. in Agricultural Economics and Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001, and a J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2004. 128

Prior to his congressional career, Smith worked as a farmer and lawyer in private practice, running the family farm and operating a small business after law school. 118

The FEC identifies Smith as the Republican incumbent candidate for Missouri's 8th District in the 2026 election cycle. 5

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 8, Missouri
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Missouri's 8th Congressional District
Website
jasonsmith.house.gov(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    news
    Smith confirmed as facing Democrat Chris Reichard and Libertarian Rebecca Sharpe Lombard on November 3

    The Southeast Missourian reported the general-election field for Missouri's 8th District: incumbent Jason Smith (R), Democrat Chris Reichard, and Libertarian Rebecca Sharpe Lombard. Smith was described as incumbent and chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. Absentee voting began September 22; in-person early voting in Cape Girardeau County begins October 20.

    Legislative races, state measures top Cape Girardeau ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Smith promotes 'Trump Accounts' in op-ed, calls them transformational for children

    In an opinion piece in the Southeast Missourian, Smith described the Trump Accounts provision he authored in the Working Families Tax Cuts, which provides a one-time $1,000 federal contribution for children born January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028, and noted Treasury had announced automatic enrollment.

    Smith: Delivering for Missouri's children · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 29
    news
    Smith announces Ways and Means field hearing on 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' in Tennessee

    Smith, as House Ways and Means Committee chair, announced an October 6 field hearing in Collierville, TN on the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' and its effects on small businesses, manufacturing, and working families.

    Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on The One, Big ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 23
    filing
    FEC fundraising snapshot: Smith raised $5.26M, holds $5.01M cash on hand through July 15

    A campaign-finance aggregation page citing FEC data reported Smith had raised $5,264,183, spent $3,269,224, and held $5,012,103 in cash as of July 15, 2026.

    Jason Smith — CivicGate · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 21
    news
    Appeals court ruling affects which Missouri congressional map will be used in November

    A court ruling means the November 3 election will use the map in place in 2022 rather than the legislatively approved 2025 map. The 2025 map does not alter the 7th or 8th districts. Proposition A on the ballot concerns whether the 2025 map should become official going forward.

    Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 19
    news
    Smith comments on Canadian trade and affordability in podcast interview

    In an interview on the John Solomon Reports podcast, Smith criticized Canadian trade practices, said 'We've got to use every lever possible,' described affordability as a major constituent concern, said farmers need relief at the pump, and discussed tax legislation for digital assets that had advanced in committee.

    Jason Smith on trade with Canada and affordability: ‘We’ve got to use every lever possible’ · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 13
    news
    Smith calls $5T tax proposal doable but cautions on passage

    Bloomberg reported that Jason Smith supported the proposal but cautioned on its passage prospects.

    Smith calls proposal doable but cautions on passage · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed among Smith's endorsements in a current voter-guide profile; no endorsement date or dated announcement provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed among Smith's endorsements in a current voter-guide profile; no endorsement date or dated announcement provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed among Smith's endorsements in a current voter-guide profile; no endorsement date or dated announcement provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump wrote, "Jason Smith has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Aug 3, 2026
  • Missouri Right to Life State and Federal PACs organization
    The PACs' endorsement list for the August 4 primary names Jason T. Smith (R) for District 8. missourilife.org · Jun 15, 2026
  • Missouri Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (PAC) organization
    The PAC announced it "has endorsed Congressman Jason Smith for reelection" in Missouri's 8th Congressional District. mofb.org · Apr 23, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$5.26M
Spent
$3.27M
Cash on hand
$5.01M

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MO08162(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Legislative races, state measures top Cape Girardeau ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Smith: Delivering for Missouri's children(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on The One, Big ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  5. [5] Holding China Accountable(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  6. [6] Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  7. [7] Jason Smith on trade with Canada and affordability: ‘We’ve got to use every lever possible’(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  8. [8] Jason Smith iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  9. [9] Jason Smith — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  10. [10] Smith calls proposal doable but cautions on passage(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
  11. [11] Congressman Jason Smith is an America First Patriot, who ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
  12. [12] Press Release(opens in a new tab) Jul 24, 2026
  13. [13] Protecting America's Tax-Exempt Sector from Foreign ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 24, 2026
  14. [14] Jason Smith — U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 8th District(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  15. [15] The Second Amendment is Not Up For Debate - Jason Smith(opens in a new tab) May 15, 2026
  16. [16] Missouri Farm Bureau PAC endorses Smith for reelection(opens in a new tab) Apr 23, 2026
  17. [17] 2025: A Year of Delivering Results for the American People(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2026
  18. [18] President Trump and Republicans deliver historic wins for ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 25, 2025
  19. [19] The One, Big, Beautiful Bill(opens in a new tab) Jul 4, 2025
  20. [20] Chairman Smith at Rules Committee: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2025
  21. [21] Smith Commends Local Law Enforcement, Slams Radical ...(opens in a new tab) May 19, 2023
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