Missouri's 4th Congressional District election, 2026

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Missouri's 4th Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 31, 2026
Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Missouri
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Incumbent Mark Alford and Ricky Dana are running in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Mark Alford (R)
		Ricky Dana (D)

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Ricky Dana

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "🌾 Meet Ricky Dana – A Strong Voice for Missouri’s Heartland! 🌾 Ricky Dana is running for U.S. House to represent Missouri District 4, and he’s committed to fighting for farmers, agribusiness, and rural communities. With deep roots in the Midwest, Ricky understands the challenges facing our region—from supporting family farms to strengthening rural economies and ensuring commonsense policies that work for hardworking #Missourians. Let’s get behind a candidate who knows the value of agriculture, small businesses, and Midwest values. 🇺🇸

1. MO4 #FarmersFirst #RuralStrong #MissouriValues #DanaForMissouri 👍

👉 Follow this page for updates!👍"

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Key Messages

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Ricky wants to give rural Missourians their voice back in Washington D.C.!

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Ricky Dana will work hard to support farming families and to strengthen rural economies.

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Ricky Dana is a candidate who knows the value of agriculture, small businesses, and Midwest values. 🇺🇸

Voting information

See also: Voting in Missouri

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Ricky Dana (D)

Ricky wants to give rural Missourians their voice back in Washington D.C.!

Ricky Dana will work hard to support farming families and to strengthen rural economies.

Ricky Dana is a candidate who knows the value of agriculture, small businesses, and Midwest values. 🇺🇸

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ricky Dana (D)

Ricky Dana is driven by the economy's power to shape livelihoods: Agribusiness fuels food security, Retirement Accounts guard financial futures, and Social Security Solvency protects seniors. Economic stability supports farmers, preserves savings amid inflation, and secures retirement systems. Instability risks food access, erodes nest eggs, and endangers safety nets. Advocating for balanced policies ensures these pillars thrive-protecting dignity and prosperity for all.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ricky Dana (D)

[My] my true inspiration comes from everyday Americans - small business owners, veterans, parents-who live by faith, grit, and duty. Their example drives me to defend constitutional principles, foster economic opportunity, and seek commonsense solutions that unite, not divide.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Ricky Dana (D)

“The Righteous Mind” by Jonathan Haidt as it explores moral foundations of politics and the need to bridge divides. It argues that people's beliefs are often driven by intuition rather than reason, and it presents a framework for understanding different moral perspectives.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Ricky Dana (D)

I believe the most important qualities in an elected official are integrity, competence, empathy, and a commitment to serving the public good-balancing principled leadership with pragmatic problem-solving to improve lives while upholding democracy.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Ricky Dana (D)

I bring grit from working Main Street jobs, a backbone forged by rural values, and the integrity to put people over politics. I listen first, act decisively, and fight for commonsense solutions-lower costs, safer streets, and schools that empower every student. I'll work across the aisle to fix kitchen-table issues, because leadership isn't about ego-it's about delivering results that lift all Americans.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Ricky Dana (D)

The core responsibilities of an elected official are to faithfully represent constituents' needs, uphold the law and democratic institutions, craft equitable and evidence-based policies, act with transparency and accountability, safeguard public resources, address crises with urgency and foresight, and prioritize the long-term well-being of all citizens over partisan or personal gain.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Ricky Dana (D)

I would like to leave a legacy where workers thrive, corruption crumbles, and every kid-no matter their zip code-has a fair shot. I want to be remembered as the people's fighter who turned anger into action, built bridges over divides, and proved government can work when it's powered by grit, not greed.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Ricky Dana (D)

The Challenger explosion (1986) is my first vivid historical memory - I was 8, watching live in school. It taught me life's fragility, the cost of ambition, and the need for unshakable integrity in leadership.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Ricky Dana (D)

My first job in high school was at Taco Bell, and it taught me the value of showing up, even when it's tough. Grinding through late shifts, mastering teamwork under pressure, and earning my first paycheck shaped my work ethic. It proved that discipline-even in small tasks-builds resilience and opens doors. That foundation drives me to fight for policies that reward, not punish, hardworking Americans.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Ricky Dana (D)

"The Right Stuff” by Tom Wolfe - it celebrates American grit, innovation, and the fearless spirit that built greatness. Like those pioneers, I'll fight to revive Missouri's backbone: secure borders, energy independence, and policies that reward hard work. Honor the past, protect the future.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Ricky Dana (D)

Jean-Luc Picard - a leader who navigated galaxies with courage, curiosity, and unshakable integrity. He listened first, sought common ground between warring worlds, and never wavered from his principles-even when it was easier to fire phasers. In today's divided politics, we need more captains who boldly steer toward unity, not chaos. His mantra? “Make it SO.”

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Ricky Dana (D)

John Denver's “Take Me Home, Country Roads”-it's a hymn for hardworking folks who love their land, neighbors, and simple truths. That melody sticks because it echoes what l'll fight for: preserving rural roots, pride, and the right to pass down a better Missouri to our kids.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Ricky Dana (D)

Losing my mother this year and battling

MS have tested me, but they've deepened my grit and empathy. These struggles drive me to fight harder for Missourians-expanding healthcare access, supporting families, and ensuring no one faces life's battles alone. Adversity taught me that

resilience fuels purpose.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Ricky Dana (D)

The U.S. House of Representatives is uniquely characterized by its population-based representation, exclusive power to initiate revenue bills, two-year terms fostering responsiveness, a centralized leadership structure (e.g., Speaker's agenda control), specialized committees (e.g., Ways and Means), and its role as the sole body to impeach federal officials. These features prioritize swift, localized, and partisan-sensitive governance, distinguishing it from the Senate's deliberative, state-equitable approach.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Ricky Dana (D)

Prior experience can foster expertise and legislative savvy, but outsiders often bring fresh perspectives, reduce insider bias, and better reflect evolving public priorities. Effectiveness hinges on integrity and adaptability, not just tenure.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Ricky Dana (D)

I believe the U.S. faces political polarization, economic inequality/climate change, healthcare costs, immigration, Al disruption, global competition, and Social Security solvency. Partisan divides stall solutions, but threats to democracy, inflation, and tech-driven job shifts are urgent shared concerns.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Ricky Dana (D)

Two-year terms prioritize constant campaigning over governing, leaving little time for complex policy work or long-term solutions. Reducing House membership would streamline decision-making, while staggered three-year terms would ensure continuity, curb abrupt partisan swings, and let representatives focus on governance, not perpetual elections.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Ricky Dana (D)

Term limits are broadly popular in the U.S., with polls showing majority support across parties. They prevent career politicians, reduce corruption, and encourage fresh ideas.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ricky Dana (D)

America needs more bipartisan negotiators like Sen. John McCain and Rep. Charlie Dent-who prioritized country over party, brokered deals (e.g., immigration, climate), and built trust across divides. Their legacy proves progress demands collaboration, not polarization. Elected officials should embody governing with courage, integrity, and results-driven pragmatism.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Ricky Dana (D)

An area farmer once shared how closing their local hospital forced his wife to drive 85 miles for chemotherapy, missing harvest and nearly losing their land. It underscores rural healthcare's collapse and the human cost of neglect-fueling my drive to fight for accessible care and infrastructure. This is just one of many of the widespread challenges of healthcare access and economic strain faced by farming communities in the region.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Ricky Dana (D)

Why do political debates feel like highway traffic? Because everyone's honking about left vs. right lanes - but we'd all move faster if we just turned down the air... and fixed the potholes! 🚗💨

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Ricky Dana (D)

Compromise is the cornerstone of functional governance in a pluralistic society. In a nation as diverse as the U.S., rigid ideological absolutism often fuels gridlock, leaving urgent challenges unaddressed. Compromise balances competing values, merges evidence with public will, and crafts durable solutions that respect varied perspectives. History's landmark achievements-from the Constitution to civil rights laws-emerged through negotiation, proving that progress hinges on finding common ground, not unilateral victory. While principles must anchor decisions, rejecting compromise risks marginalizing voices and eroding trust in democracy itself. Effective leadership demands bridging divides to serve the collective good.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Ricky Dana (D)

As a constitutionalist , I'd fiercely defend the House's exclusive revenue power to block reckless spending, cut wasteful programs, and ensure every tax dollar serves taxpayers —not bloated government. This duty demands prioritizing fiscal discipline, transparency, and policies that grow paychecks, not bureaucracy.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Ricky Dana (D)

The House should focus investigations on exposing waste/fraud, ensuring executive accountability, and informing legislation —prioritizing bipartisan issues like border security, agency overreach, and taxpayer-funded programs. Avoid partisan theater; seek facts, not headlines, to drive reforms that protect citizens and constitutional principles.

What committees interest you?

Ricky Dana (D)

Ways and Means, judiciary, and energy and commerce.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Ricky Dana (D)

Transparent governance fosters trust, while secrecy erodes it-making financial openness and accountability non-negotiable for a functional democracy.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Mark Alford	Republican Party	$358,561	$163,506	$412,463	As of June 30, 2025
Ricky Dana	Democratic Party	$50	$2	$48	As of June 30, 2025
Peter Corretjer	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Missouri's 4th Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	9/2/2025	8/26/2025	8/19/2025	8/12/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

This section will contain information on ballot access related to this state's elections when it is available.

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

2024

See also: Missouri's 4th Congressional District election, 2024

Missouri's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

Missouri's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Incumbent Mark Alford defeated Jeanette Cass, Thomas Holbrook, and David Haave in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Alford (R)	71.1	259,886
		Jeanette Cass (D)	26.4	96,568
		Thomas Holbrook (L)	2.5	9,240
	Submit photo	David Haave (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	2

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 365,696
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Alexander Heidenreich (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Jeanette Cass defeated Mike McCaffree in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeanette Cass	61.5	16,077
		Mike McCaffree	38.5	10,053

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,130
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Incumbent Mark Alford advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Alford	100.0	99,650

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 99,650
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Taylor Burks (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Thomas Holbrook advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Holbrook	100.0	341

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 341
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2022

See also: Missouri's 4th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 4

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Alford (R)	71.3	181,890
		Jack Truman (D)	26.3	67,069
		Randy Langkraehr (L)	2.4	6,117
		Darrell Leon McClanahan III (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	1
	Submit photo	David Haave (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	1
		Wyatt Parsons (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	1

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 255,079
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Jack Truman advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jack Truman	100.0	25,641

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,641
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• JD Leathers (D)
• Anthony Osborne (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Alford	35.2	36,981
		Rick Brattin	21.4	22,509
		Kalena Bruce	15.9	16,677
		Taylor Burks	10.1	10,624
		William Irwin	9.2	9,648
		Jim Campbell	4.4	4,642
		Kyle LaBrue	3.8	4,026

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,107
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ryan Johnson (R)
• Sara Walsh (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Randy Langkraehr advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Randy Langkraehr	100.0	426

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 426
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2020

See also: Missouri's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Incumbent Vicky Hartzler defeated Lindsey Simmons and Steven Koonse in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vicky Hartzler (R)	67.6	245,247
		Lindsey Simmons (D)	29.7	107,635
		Steven Koonse (L)	2.7	9,954

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 362,836
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Lindsey Simmons advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lindsey Simmons	100.0	38,339

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,339
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Erich Arvidson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Incumbent Vicky Hartzler defeated Neal Gist in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vicky Hartzler	76.6	80,652
		Neal Gist	23.4	24,646

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,298
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Steven Koonse defeated Robert E. Smith in the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Koonse	53.0	357
		Robert E. Smith	47.0	316

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 673
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District analysis

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See also

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Footnotes

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Missouri's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Josh Hawley (R)

Eric Schmitt (R)

Representatives

District 1

Wesley Bell (D)

District 2

Ann Wagner (R)

District 3

Bob Onder (R)

District 4

Mark Alford (R)

District 5

Emanuel Cleaver (D)

District 6

Sam Graves (R)

District 7

Eric Burlison (R)

District 8

Jason Smith (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (2)

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Josh Altic, Director of Content • Daniel Anderson, Associate Director of Elections & Data • Cory Eucalitto, Associate Director of Features • Ryan Byrne, Managing Editor of Ballot Measures • Mandy McConnell, Managing Editor of News • Doug Kronaizl, Managing Editor of Local Expansion • Abbey Smith, Managing Editor of Elections • Janie Valentine, Managing Editor of Law • Joel Williams. Managing Editor of Events • Andrew Bahl • Jaclyn Beran • Marielle Bricker • Joseph Brusgard • Emma Burlingame • Kelly Coyle • Jon Dunn • Thomas Ellis • Nicole Fisher • Joseph Greaney • Thomas Grobben • Jaime Healy-Plotkin • Brianna Hosea • Molly Kehoe • Tyler King • Glorie Martinez • Norm Leahy, Senior Editor • Nathan Maxwell • Jimmy McAllister • Brandon McCauley • Ellie Mikus • Ellen Morrissey • Mackenzie Murphy • Kaley Platek • Samantha Post • Adam Powell • Annelise Reinwald • Ethan Rice • Spencer Richardson • Victoria Rose • Briana Ryan • Myj Saintyl • Maddy Salucka • Emma Soukup • Alexis Thacker • Mina Vogel • Samuel Wonacott • Trenton Woodcox