Thomas
Holbrook
Libertarian candidate Thomas Holbrook challenges incumbent Rep. Mark Alford in Missouri's 4th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Thomas Holbrook is the Libertarian candidate for Missouri's 4th Congressional District in the November 2026 election. He grew up near Leeton, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Central Missouri in May 2011. 123)
Holbrook has not held public office. KCUR reports he previously ran for Congress in 2012 and 2024. His campaign biography describes a career spanning food service, big-box retail, tax preparation, and civilian contracting. BallotReady provides a more detailed work history including Walmart (2006–2016), PAE (2017–2022), and Brillient Corporation (2022–2024), followed by a role as an Iron Mountain Document Imaging Specialist. 126
Holbrook's campaign, titled "Holbrook For Congress," is centered on themes of freedom and limited government. The incumbent in the district is Republican Mark Alford, who also faces Democratic challenger Jordan Herrera in the 2026 race. 698
Ballotpedia lists Holbrook as residing in Warrensburg, Missouri, based on his 2024 candidacy profile. 3)
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Missouri
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- thomasholbrook.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 11pollFutureBallot forecast notes Holbrook on ballot but omits him from head-to-head estimate
FutureBallot's October 11 forecast (updated October 12) noted Holbrook was on the ballot but did not provide a vote share estimate for him. The model gave Alford above a 99% chance of winning and Herrera below 1%.
MO-4 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsFundraising information unavailable for Holbrook, per KCUR report
KCUR reported that funding information was not available for Holbrook (or independent write-in KathleenMae Rogers), while noting Republican incumbent Mark Alford had raised over $1.3 million and Democrat Jordan Herrera over $41,000.
Missouri's 4th Congressional District: What to know about ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsKCUR profiles Holbrook as Libertarian candidate in Missouri's 4th District race
KCUR's voter guide identified Thomas Holbrook as the Libertarian candidate on the November 3 ballot for Missouri's 4th Congressional District. It reported he is a federal government contractor and secretary of the Missouri Libertarian Party, has not held public office, and previously ran for Congress in 2012 and 2024. His campaign emphasizes 'freedom of will,' opposition to gerrymandering, free markets, separation of powers, and eliminating bureaucracy.
Missouri's 4th Congressional District: What to know about ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6filingHolbrook listed on November 3 general election ballot alongside Alford, Herrera, and Rogers
KCUR reported that Holbrook would appear on the November 3 general election ballot in Missouri's 4th District alongside Republican Mark Alford, Democrat Jordan Herrera, and independent write-in KathleenMae Rogers, with the district boundaries based on the 2022 congressional map following court rulings.
Missouri's 4th Congressional District: What to know about ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] MO-4 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Missouri's 4th Congressional District: What to know about ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Where I Stand On the Issues - Holbrook For Congress(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2024