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Missouri · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Emanuel Cleaver, II Democratic · Incumbent Emanuel Cleaver, II is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Missouri's 5th District, first elected in 2004, and a former Kansas City mayor. Full profile → Randall (Randy) Langkraehr Libertarian Libertarian candidate for Missouri's 5th Congressional District in 2026; vice chair of the Missouri Libertarian Party Full profile → Rick Brattin Republican Missouri state senator and 2026 Republican nominee for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Emanuel Cleaver Full profile →

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IssueEmanuel Cleaver, II
Democratic
Randall (Randy) Langkraehr
Libertarian
Rick Brattin
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports raising the minimum wage indexed to inflation no sourced position Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and energy production to lower costs
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing and bipartisan housing reform no sourced position Attributes housing cost increases largely to illegal immigration
Health careSupports the ACA and voted to extend ACA premium tax credits no sourced position Opposes healthcare access for undocumented immigrants
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform with a citizenship pathway no sourced position Supports border wall, fully funding ICE, and mass deportation
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position 100% pro-life; supports defunding Planned Parenthood
EducationSupports public education funding and opposes education cuts no sourced position Opposes 'woke' curriculum; supports parental rights in education
Climate & energySupports clean energy programs and EPA climate planning no sourced position Supports restoring energy independence; no specific climate policy stated
Crime & public safetySupports federal investment in local public safety and justice no sourced position Sponsored bill creating Office of Public Defense with machine gun sales
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy that burden working families Focused on national debt and fiscal responsibility Opposes tax hikes; supports cutting taxes and limiting property taxes
GunsSupports gun safety legislation to reduce gun violence no sourced position Strong Second Amendment defender; NRA member; backed constitutional carry
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights and opposes restrictions on voter participation no sourced position Argued congressional redistricting referendum was unconstitutional
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S. foreign aid including peacebuilding and humanitarian programs no sourced position Hawkish on China; backs 'America First' foreign policy

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