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Missouri · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 7

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Eric W. Burlison Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th Congressional District, serving since January 2023 Full profile → Kevin Craig Libertarian Libertarian candidate for U.S. House, Missouri's 7th Congressional District (2026); multiple-time candidate with background in social services Full profile → Missi Hesketh Democratic Democrat and former Forsyth mayor Missi Hesketh is challenging incumbent Rep. Eric Burlison for Missouri's 7th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueEric W. Burlison
Republican
Kevin Craig
Libertarian
Missi Hesketh
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports fiscal discipline, tax cuts, and reducing federal debt Supports free-market capitalism; opposes government economic intervention Supports closing tax loopholes, banning junk fees, and earmarks for rural communities
HousingSupports deregulation and tax incentives to expand homeownership no sourced position no sourced position
Health careSupports patient-controlled, market-based healthcare reform Opposes government-mandated health coverage; favors free-market healthcare Supports Medicare option, rural hospital stabilization, and drug pricing reform
ImmigrationSupports strict immigration enforcement and cutting benefits for undocumented immigrants Supports open borders; opposes federal immigration controls Supports humane treatment of immigrants and bipartisan immigration reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly opposes abortion; supports life at conception legislation Pro-life, personhood at conception; opposes federal role in abortion Supports abortion rights and codifying Roe v. Wade
EducationSupports school choice and parental control over education Supports abolishing the Department of Education; favors free market in education Supports investing in rural education and raising teacher pay
Climate & energyOpposes EPA climate rules; prioritizes grid reliability over emissions regs no sourced position Supports moratorium on new AI data centers with environmental reporting
Crime & public safetySupports expanded law enforcement authority and anti-fraud prosecution Opposes heavy policing and law-heavy approach to public safety Supports redirecting some police funds to community programs
Taxes & budgetSupports spending cuts, lower capital-gains taxes, and a balanced budget amendment Opposes all tax increases and wants to cut federal spending Supports closing tax loopholes; opposes "billionaire welfare"
GunsStrong supporter of Second Amendment rights; opposes federal gun regulations no sourced position Does not seek to confiscate guns; supports gun ownership culture
Democracy & electionsSupports proof-of-citizenship voting requirements and election-integrity measures Challenges the two-party monopoly; advocates third-party voting Supports fair elections and ending gerrymandering
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes nuclear Iran but prefers non-military options; backs anti-cartel measures Pacifist; opposes interventionist foreign policy no sourced position

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