2026 Elections · Missouri

Missouri's 2nd 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.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Missouri's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Ann Wagner (Republican), Frederick Wellman (Democratic) and Brandon Daugherty (Libertarian).

  • Ann WagnerRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $4.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Ann Wagner's sponsored bills →
  • Frederick WellmanDemocratic✓ Verified
    $2.0M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Brandon DaughertyLibertarian✓ Verified

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Ann Wagner supports low taxes and reduced government regulation to promote job creation and economic growth, and she votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation and terrorism risk insurance 12. She advocates for strong border security and cooperation between local and federal authorities, voting yea on multiple immigration enforcement bills including the Secure America Act, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 67. Frederick Wellman supports an economy that rewards hard work over special interests and raising wages, strengthening labor rights, and creating sustainable jobs 3. He supports affordable, quality healthcare aiming for universal coverage, restoring ACA subsidies, lowering drug prices, and expanding Medicare 5.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAnn WagnerRepublicanFrederick WellmanDemocraticBrandon DaughertyLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Wagner supports low taxes, reduced government regulation, and policies that promote job creation and economic growth through American business and entrepreneurship.

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

Wagner votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wellman supports an economy that rewards hard work over special interests, raising wages, strengthening labor rights, and creating sustainable jobs for all Americans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Ann Wagner supports low taxes, reduced government regulation, and policies that promote job creation and economic growth through American business and entrepreneurship 1. She votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention 2. Frederick Wellman supports an economy that rewards hard work over special interests, raising wages, strengthening labor rights, and creating sustainable jobs for all Americans 3.
Healthcare

Wagner votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering health premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wellman supports affordable, quality healthcare with universal coverage as a goal, restoring ACA subsidies, lowering drug prices, expanding Medicare, and protecting patients from medical debt.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: Ann Wagner votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering health premiums, and supporting patients and communities 1. Frederick Wellman supports affordable, quality healthcare with universal coverage as a goal, restoring ACA subsidies, lowering drug prices, expanding Medicare, and protecting patients from medical debt 2.
Immigration

Wagner advocates for strong border security and cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration laws while supporting protection for children, asylees, and refugees.

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

Wagner votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including Secure America Act and deporting fraudsters, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wellman supports a fair, commonsense immigration system that reflects American values, fixes broken aspects, keeps borders secure, and recognizes immigrants' contributions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Ann Wagner advocates for strong border security and cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration laws while supporting protection for children, asylees, and refugees 1. She votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including the Secure America Act and deporting fraudsters, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 2. Frederick Wellman supports a fair, commonsense immigration system that reflects American values, fixes broken aspects, keeps borders secure, and recognizes immigrants' contributions 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Wagner votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Abortion

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Wagner votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wellman advocates lowering costs for families by rolling back tariffs, restoring health insurance tax credits, expanding child tax credits, and ending tax breaks that favor investors over first-time homebuyers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Ann Wagner votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts 1. Frederick Wellman advocates lowering costs for families by rolling back tariffs, restoring health insurance tax credits, expanding child tax credits, and ending tax breaks that favor investors over first-time homebuyers 2.
Energy & Environment

Wagner supports expanding domestic oil and natural gas production, ending drilling moratoriums, repealing EPA regulations that hinder coal, and responsibly using all energy resources including renewables.

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

Wagner votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wellman supports building the power grid needed to lower costs, speeding up permitting for power lines, and making data centers pay for their own power to protect community utility bills.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Ann Wagner supports expanding domestic oil and natural gas production, ending drilling moratoriums, repealing EPA regulations that hinder coal, and responsibly using all energy resources including renewables 1. She voted yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act 2. Frederick Wellman supports building the power grid needed to lower costs, speeding up permitting for power lines, and making data centers pay for their own power to protect community utility bills 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Wagner is committed to ensuring the military is well equipped and funded, supporting critical defense programs including Growlers and Super Hornets to maintain readiness and national security.

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

Wagner votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wellman is a disabled veteran focused on protecting veterans' benefits and opposing cuts to VA healthcare and earned benefits, while criticizing unchecked defense spending.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Ann Wagner supports ensuring the military is well equipped and funded, backing defense programs like Growlers and Super Hornets to maintain readiness and national security 1. She voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and voted in favor of defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills 2. Frederick Wellman, a disabled veteran, focuses on protecting veterans' benefits and opposes cuts to VA healthcare and earned benefits, while criticizing unchecked defense spending 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Ann Wagner supports low taxes, reduced government regulation, and policies that promote job creation and economic growth through American business and entrepreneurship. She votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention. Frederick Wellman supports an economy that rewards hard work over special interests, raising wages, strengthening labor rights, and creating sustainable jobs for all Americans.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Ann Wagner votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering health premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Frederick Wellman supports affordable, quality healthcare with universal coverage as a goal, restoring ACA subsidies, lowering drug prices, expanding Medicare, and protecting patients from medical debt.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Ann Wagner advocates for strong border security and cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration laws while supporting protection for children, asylees, and refugees. She votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including the Secure America Act and deporting fraudsters, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. Frederick Wellman supports a fair, commonsense immigration system that reflects American values, fixes broken aspects, keeps borders secure, and recognizes immigrants' contributions.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Ann Wagner votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts. Frederick Wellman advocates lowering costs for families by rolling back tariffs, restoring health insurance tax credits, expanding child tax credits, and ending tax breaks that favor investors over first-time homebuyers.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Ann Wagner supports expanding domestic oil and natural gas production, ending drilling moratoriums, repealing EPA regulations that hinder coal, and responsibly using all energy resources including renewables. She voted yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act. Frederick Wellman supports building the power grid needed to lower costs, speeding up permitting for power lines, and making data centers pay for their own power to protect community utility bills.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Ann Wagner supports ensuring the military is well equipped and funded, backing defense programs like Growlers and Super Hornets to maintain readiness and national security. She voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and voted in favor of defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills. Frederick Wellman, a disabled veteran, focuses on protecting veterans' benefits and opposes cuts to VA healthcare and earned benefits, while criticizing unchecked defense spending.