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Hesketh

Democrat and former Forsyth mayor Missi Hesketh is challenging incumbent Rep. Eric Burlison for Missouri's 7th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Missi Hesketh is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Republican Eric Burlison for Missouri's 7th Congressional District seat in the November 3, 2026 general election. 126

Hesketh is a teacher at the Ozark R-VI School District, where she works as a gifted education instructor. Her teaching career includes positions at Forsyth Public Schools (2006–2020) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (2005–06). She holds a B.S. in elementary education from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, a Master of Gifted Education from Drury University, and an Education Specialist degree from Missouri State University. 1310

Before her congressional run, Hesketh served in local government in Forsyth, Missouri, as an alderwoman/city council member beginning in 2022 and as mayor from 2023 to 2025. 17215

Hesketh identifies Forsyth, Missouri, as her home and has campaigned on issues relevant to the southwestern Missouri district. Her campaign website is missiformo.com. 310

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, Missouri
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Teacher, Ozark R-VI School District
Website
missiheskethforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    endorsement
    Hesketh endorsed by Missouri AFL-CIO, Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO, and Pro-Choice Missouri

    iVoterGuide lists the Missouri AFL-CIO, Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO, and Pro-Choice Missouri among Hesketh's endorsers. The page does not specify when each endorsement was made.

    Missi Hesketh · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    filing
    FEC filings show Hesketh raised approximately $51,000 for the cycle

    A tracker updated October 8 citing FEC filings reported Hesketh raised approximately $51,000, spent $22,000, and held $34,000 cash on hand, with 83% of receipts attributed to individual donors.

    Missi Hesketh — U.S. House candidate (Democrat, ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    poll
    No public polling found for MO-07 general election as of late September

    A report published September 30 noted that no public polling had surfaced for the Missouri 7th Congressional District general election race between Hesketh and her Republican opponent at that point.

    Burlison's MO-07 Odds Fall 14 Points After Missouri Redistricting · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 27
    news
    Hesketh posts on X about voter concerns: AI data centers, Israel, and Iran driving swing voters

    On X, Hesketh wrote that conversations with Independents and Republicans revealed hyperscale AI data centers, Israel, and Iran as key issues either driving them to vote Democratic or sit out the midterm. She also noted Democrats were 'showing up en masse.'

    Missi Hesketh for MO 7th on X: "I talk with Independents and ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    news
    U.S. Supreme Court orders Missouri to use 2022 congressional map, affecting Hesketh's race

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Missouri must use its 2022 congressional map for the November general election, resolving a redistricting battle. Hesketh remains the listed Democratic candidate in the 7th District under the resulting general-election lineup.

    US Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's gerrymandered ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 19
    news
    Hesketh listed as speaker at Lawrence County Democrats Truman Day event

    Greene County Democrats published an event listing showing Hesketh as a scheduled speaker at a Lawrence County Democrats Truman Day gathering. The listing confirms the scheduled appearance but not the content of her remarks.

    Lawrence County Democrats Truman Day — Greene County Democrats · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aug 4
    filing
    Missi Hesketh wins Democratic primary for Missouri's 7th Congressional District

    Hesketh won the Democratic primary on August 4 and advanced to the general election, according to The Midterm Project candidate tracker. No official vote totals were available in the sources reviewed.

    Missi Hesketh — U.S. House candidate (Democrat, ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Grayson Hunt, Republican candidate for District 7 official
    Quoted on campaign page: "What impressed me wasn't a party label. It was her willingness to listen." missiformo.com
  • Missouri AFL-CIO union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. missiformo.com
  • Missouri Young Democrats organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. missiformo.com
  • National Women's Political Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page and on NWPC's 2026 endorsed-candidates page for MO-07. nwpc.org
  • Center for Freethought Equality PAC organization
    Listed on the organization's 2026 endorsements page for Missouri's 7th District. No date given. cfequality.org
  • Northland Forward organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. missiformo.com
  • Jamie Raskin, U.S. Representative official
    Quoted on campaign page: "I'm proud to endorse Missi Hesketh's exciting and surging campaign." missiformo.com
  • United Auto Workers Region 4 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; also listed on UAW Region 4 Missouri endorsements page (updated 2026-10-03) as 'Missy Hesketh' for U.S. House. region4.uaw.org
  • Take BAC Congress PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. missiformo.com
  • Southwest Missouri Democrats organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. missiformo.com
  • Empower Women and Youth PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. missiformo.com
  • Abortion Action Missouri organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page and on the organization's endorsements page under U.S. House CD-7. abortionactionmissouri.org

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$51K
Spent
$22K
Cash on hand
$34K

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MO07156(opens in a new tab)

Sources 16

  1. [1] About(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Endorsements | CFE Members(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Missi Hesketh(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Endorsements - Missi for MO(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] #4 Support Our Farmers and Natural Resources(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Missouri Endorsements | UAW Region 4(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Burlison's MO-07 Odds Fall 14 Points After Missouri Redistricting(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  8. [8] Missi Hesketh(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  9. [9] Missi Hesketh — U.S. House candidate (Democrat, ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  10. [10] Missi Hesketh for MO 7th on X: "I talk with Independents and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  11. [11] US Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's gerrymandered ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  12. [12] Lawrence County Democrats Truman Day — Greene County Democrats(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  13. [13] Endorsements | Trusted Supporters of Abortion Action ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  14. [14] Endorsed Candidates - National Women's Political Caucus(opens in a new tab) Aug 25, 2026
  15. [15] Priorities and Issues - Missi for MO - Missi Hesketh for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 16, 2026
  16. [16] Missouri 7th Congressional District: Democrat Missi Hesketh(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2024
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