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Missouri · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 6

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Andy Maidment Libertarian Libertarian candidate for Missouri's 6th Congressional District; cybersecurity professional and Army veteran Full profile → Chris Stigall Republican Conservative radio host and Herzog Foundation content manager running as Republican nominee for Missouri's 6th Congressional District seat Full profile → Josh Smead Democratic Josh Smead is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Missouri's 6th Congressional District, an architect and small-business owner from Liberty, MO. Full profile →
Sam Graves Republican · Incumbent The incumbent U.S. Representative for Missouri's 6th Congressional District who announced he would not seek reelection in 2026 and was listed as withdrawn by the Missouri Secretary of State on March 27, 2026. Withdrew

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IssueAndy Maidment
Libertarian
Chris Stigall
Republican
Josh Smead
Democratic
Economy & jobsOpposes income redistribution; supports cutting spending and repealing the income tax Supports permanent Trump tax cuts and lower taxes for growth Supports export-market stability and farm-focused economic policy
Housingno sourced position no sourced position Opposes institutional investors buying single-family homes
Health careSupports abolishing all publicly funded healthcare over time Supports reducing red tape and strengthening rural healthcare Supports increased Medicaid funding and rural healthcare access
ImmigrationSupports open immigration with criminal and medical background checks Supports border wall, end catch-and-release, and the SAVE Act no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes public funding for abortion providers; defers decision to doctor and patient Proudly pro-life; opposes taxpayer funding for abortion Supports abortion rights; opposes government interference
EducationSupports eliminating the federal Department of Education Advocates school choice through prior advocacy work Supports public school funding
Climate & energySupports fracking; opposes stricter environmental regulation Supports rolling back EPA regulations affecting farmers Supports clean energy diversification; says climate change is real
Crime & public safetyOpposes qualified immunity; favors reducing laws over redirecting funds Holds criminals accountable; supports law enforcement and border security no sourced position
Taxes & budgetWants to repeal the 16th Amendment and drastically cut taxes Supports making Trump tax cuts permanent; opposes tax increases Opposes tax breaks for wealthy; favors public investment
GunsOpposes all gun restrictions Opposes any federal restrictions on Second Amendment rights Pro-2A but supports background checks and safe storage
Democracy & electionsSupports free voter ID; wants voter fraud treated as a major felony Supports SAVE Act to restrict federal voting to U.S. citizens Supports representative democracy; opposes the SAVE Act
Foreign policy & defenseFavors non-interventionist foreign policy; bring troops home Supports Trump's decision to attack Iran Opposes U.S. military action in Iran; wants Congress involved

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