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Jordan
Herrera

Democratic nominee for Missouri's 4th Congressional District; Air Force veteran and former assistant attorney general

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Background

Jordan Herrera is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Missouri's 4th Congressional District, running against Republican incumbent Mark Alford in the November 3, 2026, general election. He has not previously held elected public office, according to KCUR's October 2026 election guide. 6

Herrera's background includes nearly 16 years of U.S. Air Force service, during which he worked as a biomedical equipment engineer and in medical logistics and healthcare-facility management. After his military career, he pursued legal and graduate education, earning a J.D. from Southwestern Law School (2022–2024) and a Master of Public Administration from Park University (2021–2023). He subsequently worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the Missouri Attorney General's Office, though his LinkedIn employment history indicates that role ended in July 2025; his campaign biography describes him as currently serving in that position, and available sources do not resolve the discrepancy. 14

Herrera is associated with the Kansas City area. His campaign materials have at times referenced Missouri's 5th District, reflecting earlier campaign plans, but his 2026 candidacy for the 4th District is confirmed by FEC records, the Missouri Secretary of State's certified candidate list, and contemporaneous election coverage. 569

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Missouri
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
jordanjherrera.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    news
    KCUR candidate guide reports Herrera's positions on Gaza, Iran, abortion, and marriage equality

    KCUR's Missouri 4th District guide summarized Herrera's positions: supports abortion access and marriage equality; called Israel's war in Gaza a genocide; supports continued U.S. funding for Israel with restrictions; and called for an end to the war in Iran.

    Missouri's 4th Congressional District: What to know about ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Herrera confirmed on November 3 ballot for MO-4 after redistricting switch from 5th to 4th District

    KCUR reported Herrera had originally filed to run in the 5th District, then switched to the 4th after redistricting. He won the Democratic primary in a seven-person field with about 30% of the vote. The November election would use 2022 district lines.

    Missouri's 4th Congressional District: What to know about ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Columbia Missourian reports Herrera significantly outraised by incumbent Alford

    Reporting based on FEC filings showed Herrera raised $21,656 compared to Alford's more than $1.91 million. A later KCUR figure cited over $41,000 raised by Herrera total, still far behind Alford's $1.3 million-plus.

    Incumbents outpace challengers in local congressional ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    news
    Herrera speaks on abortion rights and opposes Missouri Amendment 3 in Kansas City Star interview

    Herrera stated he firmly believes women deserve the right to decide on abortion without justification. He opposed Amendment 3, objecting to the combination of abortion provisions with restrictions on gender-related care for minors, saying 'These two things have nothing in common.'

    Fact check: Where do candidates Mark Alford and Jordan ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aug 6
    news
    Herrera's campaign priorities on housing and living costs reported by Kansas City Star

    The Kansas City Star described Herrera's plan as focusing on housing and living costs. His priorities included breaking up agricultural monopoly power, economic security, student-loan reform, and more affordable health care and housing.

    2026 Kansas City & MO Local Election News | Kansas City Star · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jul 15
    filing
    FEC filing deadline: Herrera reports $21,656 in receipts and over $19,000 cash on hand

    Federal campaign-finance figures as of the July 15 reporting deadline showed Herrera with $21,656 in receipts, $10,710 in individual contributions, no reported debt, and more than $19,000 cash on hand — far behind incumbent Mark Alford's $1.91 million in receipts.

    Incumbents outpace challengers in local congressional ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • The Political Revolution organization
    Lists Herrera as an endorsed 2026 candidate. pol-rev.com
  • Springfield Central Labor Council union
    Endorsed Herrera for the 2026 primary; no specific calendar date given on the campaign site. jordanjherrera.com
  • Courage for Democracy organization
    Listed by the campaign; no date stated. jordanjherrera.com
  • 50501 Missouri organization
    Listed by the campaign; no date stated. jordanjherrera.com
  • Indivisible Kansas City organization
    Lists Herrera among its 2026 candidate endorsements for Missouri's 4th Congressional District; no specific date stated. indivisiblekansascity.org
  • Jeanna Repass official
    Chairwoman of the Kansas Democratic Party; listed as an individual endorser on Herrera's campaign site. No date given. jordanjherrera.com
  • Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO union
    Listed by the campaign as an endorser; no endorsement date stated. jordanjherrera.com
  • Citizens Impeachment organization
    Listed as an endorser on Herrera's campaign site; no date stated. jordanjherrera.com
  • NextGen Politics Missouri organization
    Listed by the campaign; no date stated. jordanjherrera.com
  • Northland Forward organization
    Listed by the campaign; no date stated. jordanjherrera.com
  • Missouri AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed Herrera for the August 4, 2026 primary per endorsement letter on campaign site; also listed on the Missouri AFL-CIO's 2026 general election endorsements page. moaflcio.org · Aug 4, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$42K
Spent
$23K
Cash on hand
$19K

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MO05254(opens in a new tab)

Sources 11

  1. [1] 2026 Candidate Endorsements — INDIVISIBLE KANSAS CITY(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Kansas City & MO Local Election News | Kansas City Star(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Missouri AFL-CIO 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Incumbents outpace challengers in local congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Missouri's 4th Congressional District: What to know about ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Jordan J Herrera for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  7. [7] Fact check: Where candidates Mark Alford and Jordan Herrera stand on abortion ban?(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8] Fact check: Where do candidates Mark Alford and Jordan ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  9. [9] Jordan Herrera's plan to win Missouri 4th District: Tackle housing, costs(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  10. [10] Jordan Herrera | U.S. House, Missouri Congressional District 4 | Political Revolution(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
  11. [11] The Herrera Policy Platform(opens in a new tab) May 1, 2025
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