2026 Elections · Missouri

Missouri's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Missouri congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Missouri's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Wesley Bell (Democratic), Paul Berry (Republican) and Tom Schmitz (Libertarian).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueWesley BellDemocraticPaul BerryRepublicanTom SchmitzLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Bell supports expanding workforce development, increasing federal investment in infrastructure, supporting small businesses, revitalizing neighborhoods, and strengthening government partnerships.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Bell votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and kids-related economic acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Healthcare

Bell supports expanding healthcare access, protecting Medicaid and Medicare, investing in public health research, addressing racial disparities, and supporting mental and maternal health services.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Bell votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Immigration

Bell supports abolishing and defunding ICE, holding the Trump Administration accountable, and protecting immigrant communities from intimidation by law enforcement.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Bell votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Bell votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills.

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No public position found.

Abortion

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Bell votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

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No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Bell supports lowering household energy costs, expanding clean energy investment, environmental remediation, disaster resilience, and modernizing infrastructure.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Bell votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Bell votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.