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Missouri · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Wesley Bell Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell represents Missouri's 1st District and is seeking reelection in November 2026. Full profile → Paul Berry III Republican Republican nominee for Missouri's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election Full profile → Tom Schmitz Libertarian Libertarian candidate for Missouri's 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 general election Full profile →

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IssueWesley Bell
Democratic
Paul Berry III
Republican
Tom Schmitz
Libertarian
Economy & jobsSupports workforce development, infrastructure investment, and job creation Opposes socialism; blames socialist policy for St. Louis decline Supports voluntary taxation, free markets, no bailouts or subsidies
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing supply and federal investment no sourced position no sourced position
Health careSupports protecting Medicaid, expanding access, and lowering drug costs no sourced position Supports free-market healthcare; opposes government involvement
ImmigrationSupports abolishing and defunding ICE Prioritizes strong border security Supports open immigration; minimize government force in immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Pro-life; endorsed by Missouri Right to Life PAC Opposes government force on abortion; favors free-market solutions
Educationno sourced position Supports school choice Supports full privatization of education; opposes government schools
Climate & energySupports expanding clean-energy rebates and lowering household energy costs no sourced position Supports nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions; opposes restrictions on nuclear development
Crime & public safetySupports diversion, rehabilitation, and community violence intervention Blames 'horrible public policy' for crime and despair in St. Louis Supports ending qualified immunity; wants to end the drug war
Taxes & budgetOpposes budget deals that raise costs for working families; supports targeted tax credits Opposes government redistribution of earnings; anti-socialist Opposes taxation; advocates voluntary government funding and smaller government
GunsSupports universal background checks, red flag laws, and gun buyback programs Opposes local firearm rules stricter than Missouri state law Strongly supports gun rights; opposes red-flag laws
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights, opposes foreign election interference and voter suppression Filed lawsuit alleging 2020 election irregularities cost him a race Criticizes two-party system; frames contest as liberty vs. tyranny
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong alliances and diplomacy; opposes unilateral military action without Congress Criticized Obama's focus on Iran deal over domestic nuclear waste issue Supports non-interventionism; wants to end foreign aid and bring troops home

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