Missouri's 6th Congressional District election, 2026

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Missouri's 6th Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 31, 2026
Primary: August 4, 2026 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 6

Incumbent Sam Graves, Matthew Levine, Josh Smead, Jim Ingram, and Gena Ross are running in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Sam Graves (R)
		Matthew Levine (D)
		Josh Smead (D)
		Jim Ingram (R)
		Gena Ross (R)

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Matthew Levine

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "My name is Matthew Levine. I was born and raised in New Hampshire and fell in love with Missouri after moving here over three years ago. I have a wife, two dogs and two cats and I love baseball, soccer and a good movie. I am very family oriented and all I have ever wanted to do was help people. I have a background in teaching, including teaching special needs children, and I now work for the Department of Homeland Security, where I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution from enemies foreign and domestic. I am looking to run for Missouri Congressional District 6 to help lead Missouri into a better and brighter future."

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Key Messages

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The education system is in ruins in this country. Especially for special needs children. Teachers need to be paid more, children need more individualized care. It is not one size fits all and every child matters. We need to take care of our children and their education. Our children need to have access to a free or reduced breakfast and lunch that is also healthier and more nutritious. This will increase their learning capabilities.

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Healthcare is a huge problem in this country. With the government cutting funding for Medicare and Medicaid, the abomination that is women's Healthcare and reproductive care and the Healthcare offered to our veterans, we need change. With a new bill that is getting passed by the House of Representatives, there will be 13 million Medicaid patients that will be cut off their insurance, with 1.4 million coming from Missouri.

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The economy is not where it needs to be for this country to thrive. With the tarrifs, the stock market has crashed. With the new bill being passed, it will add four trillion dollars of deficit. I want to help increase jobs to put more revenue into our country and employ our citizens.

Josh Smead

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Josh Smead, a father of four, licensed architect, and small business owner from Liberty, Missouri. My wife and I run a local architecture and development firm, and we’re raising our family with a deep commitment to building a better future. I’m not a career politician—I’m running for Congress to bring practical solutions and common sense to Washington. Rural North Missouri used to be more populated and economically vibrant; today, it needs revitalization. I believe in making rural America the best place to raise a family again, with strong infrastructure, thriving small towns, and opportunities that last for generations."

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Key Messages

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Family Everything I do is grounded in my role as a father of four. I believe Missouri should be the best place in the country to raise a family. That starts with safe communities, strong schools, affordable healthcare, and local economies that work for everyday people—not just the coasts or the corporations. When we put families first, we lay the foundation for a stronger, more united America.

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Liberty As a small business owner and architect, I’ve seen firsthand how red tape and federal overreach can choke opportunity. Liberty means more than a slogan—it’s the right to build a life with dignity, to speak freely, work honestly, and live without government standing in your way. I’ll fight for term limits, defend the Constitution, and make sure Washington works for the people again.

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Future North Missouri once thrived—more people, more energy, more opportunity. We can get there again, but it takes vision. That means revitalizing our rural towns, investing in modern infrastructure, and making sure our kids grow up with every chance to succeed. I’m running because we owe the next generation more than declining towns and broken promises—we owe them a future worth staying for.

Jim Ingram

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Jim attended Kansas State University and was awarded an ROTC scholarship and subsequently commissioned as a 2LT upon graduation. Jim graduated with a BS in Business Administration. Jim spent four years of active duty service at Fort Leonard Wood where he also earned his MBA from Drury College in Springfield, MO. During his working career Jim worked at four banks and two utility companies. Jim was also part owner in several business ventures including a china and crystal store, a commercial wood working business, and lastly, he started his current small business in 1998 which is located in Liberty, MO. Jim also drove a tractor trailer for a year. Jim has been married to his wife for forty plus years and they have two children and five grandchildren."

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Our Constitution has been in place for almost 240 years and has worked remarkably well for our nation even though it was drafted in the times of the horse and buggy. During this time we have passed 10 amendments providing for our Bill of Rights, a couple of amendments dealing with post civil war slavery issues, several amendments for the Presidency, and a couple of others dealing with Prohibition and other issues. The time has come to update the document for our current situation and current technology. We need to have a Constitutional Convention to take the existing document and tweak it in multiple areas to bring it up to date.

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The most urgent constitutional changes need to deal with our election processes. Those processes must be fair and transparent. The changes we need to incorporate into a revised U.S. Constitution including the following: Term Limits End Gerrymandering Uniform Election Laws Every party will have a Primary for every office No Jungle Primaries or Caucuses States run all elections We all need to speak one language Balanced budget, except in times of war Equal Rights for Women Uniform Penal Code

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There are also a multitude of other changes that need to be addressed and a Constitutional Convention is the only way to make all the needed changes in a timely manner. Trying to do dozens and dozens of tweaks to our constitution one at a time will not work (like the Equal Rights Amendment for women, which never passed) and will take too much time and be fodder for the politicians in Washington to debate and eviscerate. A career politician will not stand up and call for a Constitutional Convention because the political establishment will put up every road block possible to stop them.

Voting information

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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?

Jim Ingram (R)

Our Constitution has been in place for almost 240 years and has worked remarkably well for our nation even though it was drafted in the times of the horse and buggy. During this time we have passed 10 amendments providing for our Bill of Rights, a couple of amendments dealing with post civil war slavery issues, several amendments for the Presidency, and a couple of others dealing with Prohibition and other issues. The time has come to update the document for our current situation and current technology.

We need to have a Constitutional Convention to take the existing document and tweak it in multiple areas to bring it up to date.

The most urgent constitutional changes need to deal with our election processes. Those processes must be fair and transparent. The changes we need to incorporate into a revised U.S. Constitution including the following:

   Term Limits

   End Gerrymandering

   Uniform Election Laws
       Every party will have a Primary for every office
       No Jungle Primaries or Caucuses
       States run all elections

   We all need to speak one language

   Balanced budget, except in times of war

   Equal Rights for Women

Uniform Penal Code

There are also a multitude of other changes that need to be addressed and a Constitutional Convention is the only way to make all the needed changes in a timely manner. Trying to do dozens and dozens of tweaks to our constitution one at a time will not work (like the Equal Rights Amendment for women, which never passed) and will take too much time and be fodder for the politicians in Washington to debate and eviscerate. A career politician will not stand up and call for a Constitutional Convention because the political establishment will put up every road block possible to stop them.

Matthew Levine (D)

The education system is in ruins in this country. Especially for special needs children. Teachers need to be paid more, children need more individualized care. It is not one size fits all and every child matters. We need to take care of our children and their education. Our children need to have access to a free or reduced breakfast and lunch that is also healthier and more nutritious. This will increase their learning capabilities.

Healthcare is a huge problem in this country. With the government cutting funding for Medicare and Medicaid, the abomination that is women's Healthcare and reproductive care and the Healthcare offered to our veterans, we need change. With a new bill that is getting passed by the House of Representatives, there will be 13 million Medicaid patients that will be cut off their insurance, with 1.4 million coming from Missouri.

The economy is not where it needs to be for this country to thrive. With the tarrifs, the stock market has crashed. With the new bill being passed, it will add four trillion dollars of deficit. I want to help increase jobs to put more revenue into our country and employ our citizens.

Josh Smead (D)

Family

Everything I do is grounded in my role as a father of four. I believe Missouri should be the best place in the country to raise a family. That starts with safe communities, strong schools, affordable healthcare, and local economies that work for everyday people—not just the coasts or the corporations. When we put families first, we lay the foundation for a stronger, more united America.

Liberty

As a small business owner and architect, I’ve seen firsthand how red tape and federal overreach can choke opportunity. Liberty means more than a slogan—it’s the right to build a life with dignity, to speak freely, work honestly, and live without government standing in your way. I’ll fight for term limits, defend the Constitution, and make sure Washington works for the people again.

Future

North Missouri once thrived—more people, more energy, more opportunity. We can get there again, but it takes vision. That means revitalizing our rural towns, investing in modern infrastructure, and making sure our kids grow up with every chance to succeed. I’m running because we owe the next generation more than declining towns and broken promises—we owe them a future worth staying for.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jim Ingram (R)

Our election processes must be uniform across the country and be fair and transparent .

Matthew Levine (D)

I am personally passionate about the crime and policing that is going on in our country. I am deeply saddened by all of the January 6th pardons that occurred by our president. There is no place in our country for any person or group to physically assault any law enforcement officer. I am also incredibly angry that we are not doing anything in regards to gun reform so we can protect our kids and allow them to go to school to learn safely and not have to worry if they will make it home.

Josh Smead (D)

I’m deeply passionate about public policies that secure a better future for the next generation while honoring the generations that built this country. As a father and a builder, I see both the promise ahead and the urgent need to care for those who came before us. We must ensure our children inherit a nation with strong schools, safe communities, and lasting opportunity—and that our seniors live with dignity, support, and respect. As an architect, my personal expertise lies in buildings and infrastructure. From crumbling schools, roads, and bridges to outdated infrastructure, northern Missouri’s built environment needs more than patchwork fixes—it needs a generational investment in quality, sustainability, and resilience. The recent in

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

Jim Ingram (R)

I look up to Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. All four exhibited great leadership in times of trouble.

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

Matthew Levine (D)

The Constitution of the United States of America.

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

Matthew Levine (D)

Our elected official needs to work for the people. They must make the time to be available and listen to the concerns of all their constituents. We are elected to represent the voice of the people.

Josh Smead (D)

Integrity, Term Limits, and listening to the People.

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

Matthew Levine (D)

I am an incredible listener and have empathy for all people I interact with. This would make me a successful officeholder because I would be able to better represent my constituents by placing myself in their shoes and being able to understand their concerns better.

Josh Smead (D)

If I set my mind to a task, I seek to achieve it.

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

Matthew Levine (D)

The core responsibilities of someone that is elected is to represent the voice of their constituents. They are elected by the people to follow through on providing a better and brighter future for all.

Josh Smead (D)

The purpose of the House is to be the most responsive branch of government for the People!

What legacy would you like to leave?

Josh Smead (D)

I hope some day when my children or (possible) future grand children ask what I did during this time of turmoil and uncertainty in our world, I will tell them running for Congress is how I tried to make the biggest impact. I want to leave the world a better place.

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

Matthew Levine (D)

The first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I remember is September 11th. I was 12 years old, sitting in my middle school English class when we got the announcement the first tower was hit. We went into lock down, every teacher brought in a television and we all watched the news. It was a scary moment because we were in New Hampshire which is not far from New York, or Washington D.C.

Josh Smead (D)

I was in 6th grade during 9/11, not a fun day at school!

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

Josh Smead (D)

My first job was at 15 working at a McDonalds.

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

Matthew Levine (D)

I have always wanted to be Superman because I have always wanted to help people and make a difference in the world.

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

Josh Smead (D)

If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley

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

Jim Ingram (R)

No

Matthew Levine (D)

It is not a necessity in my opinion.

Josh Smead (D)

No, the purpose of our Democracy is that it is run by the People. New voices, fresh perspectives, and a new generation of leaders are needed in Washington more now than perhaps ever before. The Constitution clearly states the age limits for running for office, which is 25 years old for the House (I was born in 1990).

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

Josh Smead (D)

Income Inequality, imperial hostile foreign powers, balancing the budget, natural disasters

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

Matthew Levine (D)

Yes I do believe that, but they should be allowed to run again for up a total of 12 years. After a certain point, it seems that they are no longer working for the people. Rather for their own personal interests.

Josh Smead (D)

Yes, but term limits are needed to prevent these long-term careers.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Jim Ingram (R)

Term limits must be in place for all publicly elected officials, not just federal offices.

Matthew Levine (D)

I do believe there should be term limits. Not like the president, but also not for 30 plus years either.

Josh Smead (D)

Term limits are necessary and long overdue. The House of Representatives is not a career path, we need responsive government that is in touch with the People.

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

Matthew Levine (D)

I would want to model myself after Abraham Lincoln, with a mixture of JFK, and Hakeem Jefferies.

Josh Smead (D)

I have been studying and have found a great deal of respect for the late Jerry Litton, former Representative from Missouri's 6th District. His method of bringing Democracy to the People through his town halls (many which can be seen now on YouTube) is incredibly inspiring, and I would like to believe we can all strive to achieve a similar level of dialogue and transparency with our government.

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?

Josh Smead (D)

When I first started getting organized with my campaign, one of the first people I heard from was a man who is a Veteran and had just been fired from his job at the VA. Literally a Veteran helping Veterans, and he was fired because the Trump administration decided to mass fire and cut services for the men and women who made the sacrifice to serve in the Military. I cannot understand why we are cutting jobs and services for Veterans, all to pay for a tax cut for the billionaires.

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

Jim Ingram (R)

Congress was designed by our founders as an institution that forces consensus and compromise for any legislation getting passed. This prevents wide swings in policy from the left or right.

Matthew Levine (D)

Yes I do believe compromise is necessary to build a better country.

Josh Smead (D)

Yes, it is often necessary for lasting policy.

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?

Jim Ingram (R)

I believe that both the House and the Senate should have the ability to originate bills that raise revenue, not just the House.

Josh Smead (D)

The overreaching Executive branch needs to be placed back in line with the language of the Constitution. We the People deserve a Representative who understands the importance of our Constitution and has loyalty to Country over political party.

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

Josh Smead (D)

The House needs to be investigating clear unconstitutional violations of the Separation of Powers for our Three Co-Equal branches of Government. The purpose of investigating power in the House is not to tear down political foes, but to examine and shine light on important topics for the American people. A shining example of the House using bipartisan investigations to bring important issues to the American people is the January 6th Committee and their informative and successful hearings.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Matthew Levine (D)

If you have absolutely nothing to hide, then there shouldn't be any issues being transparent with your financials.

Josh Smead (D)

Highly important and always will be. Following a trail of money leads to a lot of important answers!

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Jim Ingram (R)

I started my current company in 1998 and have handed over the day-to-day operations to my daughter.

What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?

Jim Ingram (R)

The election processes in this country must be standardized across every state and would need to be done through constitutional changes.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Sam Graves	Republican Party	$1,074,851	$550,505	$2,938,334	As of September 30, 2025
Matthew Levine	Democratic Party	$9,534	$8,330	$1,203	As of September 30, 2025
Josh Smead	Democratic Party	$21,199	$10,461	$10,738	As of September 30, 2025
Jim Ingram	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Gena Ross	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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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• 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 6th Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	12/23/2025	12/16/2025	12/9/2025	12/2/2025
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

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Missouri in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Missouri, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Missouri	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A	300	3/31/2026	Source
Missouri	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	2% of votes cast for the office in the last election, or 10,000, whichever is less	N/A	7/27/2026	Source

District history

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

• 2024
• 2022
• 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves (R) defeated Pam May (D), Andy Maidment (L), and Mike Diel (G) in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Graves (R)	70.7	265,210
		Pam May (D)	26.9	100,999
		Andy Maidment (L)	1.6	5,919
	Submit photo	Mike Diel (G)	0.8	3,058

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 375,186
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Pam May (D) defeated Rich Gold (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pam May	72.1	20,135
	Submit photo	Rich Gold	27.9	7,781

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,916
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Erik Richardson (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves (R) defeated Brandon Kleinmeyer (R), Freddie Griffin Jr. (R), and Weldon Woodward (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Graves	78.1	80,531
		Brandon Kleinmeyer	10.7	11,086
		Freddie Griffin Jr.	8.5	8,749
	Submit photo	Weldon Woodward	2.7	2,776

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 103,142
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Libertarian Party primary

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Andy Maidment (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Maidment	100.0	263

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 263
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General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves (R) defeated Henry Martin (D) and Andy Maidment (L) in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Graves (R)	70.3	184,865
		Henry Martin (D)	27.5	72,253
		Andy Maidment (L)	2.2	5,774

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 262,892
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Henry Martin (D) defeated Charles West (D) and Michael Howard (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Henry Martin	46.2	13,488
		Charles West	33.4	9,761
	Submit photo	Michael Howard	20.4	5,959

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,208
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves (R) defeated Christopher Ryan (R), Brandon Kleinmeyer (R), Dakota Shultz (R), and John Dady (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Graves	75.7	72,996
		Christopher Ryan	8.1	7,848
		Brandon Kleinmeyer	7.7	7,414
		Dakota Shultz	6.1	5,902
		John Dady	2.4	2,309

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 96,469
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Libertarian Party primary

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Andy Maidment (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Maidment	100.0	350

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 350
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General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves (R) defeated Gena Ross (D) and Jim Higgins (L) in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Graves (R)	67.1	258,709
		Gena Ross (D)	30.8	118,926
		Jim Higgins (L)	2.1	8,144

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 385,779
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Gena Ross (D) defeated Ramona Farris (D) (Withdrew, appeared on ballot), Henry Martin (D), Charles West (D), and Donald Robert Sartain (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gena Ross	32.8	14,503
		Ramona Farris (Withdrew, appeared on ballot)	26.9	11,882
		Henry Martin	21.3	9,393
		Charles West	15.7	6,951
		Donald Robert Sartain	3.3	1,447

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,176
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Victor Abundis (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves (R) defeated Christopher Ryan (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Graves	79.7	81,584
		Christopher Ryan	20.3	20,826

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 102,410
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Libertarian Party primary

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Jim Higgins (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Higgins	100.0	431

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 431
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District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting ahead of the 2026 election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below is the district map used in the 2024 election next to the map in place for the 2026 election. Click on a map below to enlarge it. Error: One or both images not found for the specified years.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026

Information about competitiveness will be added here as it becomes available.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+19. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 19 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Missouri's 6th the 36th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Missouri's 6th Congressional District

Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
36.5%	61.5%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Missouri, 2024

Missouri presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 14 Democratic wins
• 18 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

See also: Party control of Missouri state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Missouri's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Missouri
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	2	2
Republican	2	6	8
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	8	10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Missouri's top four state executive offices as October 2025.

State executive officials in Missouri, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Mike Kehoe
Lieutenant Governor	David Wasinger
Secretary of State	Denny Hoskins
Attorney General	Catherine Hanaway

State legislature

Missouri State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	10
	Republican Party	24
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		34

Missouri House of Representatives

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	52
	Republican Party	108
	Other	0
	Vacancies	3
Total		163

Trifecta control

Missouri Party Control: 1992-2025
Eight years of Democratic trifectas  •  Thirteen years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
Governor	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
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See also

Missouri	2026 primaries	2026 U.S. Congress elections
Missouri congressional delegation Voting in Missouri Missouri elections: 2026 • 2025 • 2024 • 2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018	Democratic primary battlegrounds Republican primary battlegrounds U.S. Senate Democratic primaries U.S. Senate Republican primaries U.S. House Democratic primaries U.S. House Republican primaries	U.S. Congress elections U.S. Senate elections U.S. House elections Special elections Ballot access

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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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