2026 Elections · Missouri

Missouri's 4th 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 4th Congressional District in 2026?

Mark Alford (Republican), Jordan Herrera (Democratic) and Thomas Holbrook (Libertarian).

  • Mark AlfordRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Mark Alford's sponsored bills →
  • Jordan HerreraDemocratic✓ Verified
    $42K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Thomas HolbrookLibertarian✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Mark Alford supports pro-growth economic policies including cutting regulations and lowering taxes, and votes yea on bills supporting technology use and financial protections 12. He votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care and Medicaid harm prevention, and supports law enforcement funding while opposing defunding the police 69. Jordan Herrera supports revitalizing the local economy with job creation, affordable housing, and breaking up agricultural monopolies, and backs economic security and student loan reform 34. He supports expanding healthcare access and reinvesting in rural hospitals, emphasizing affordability and homelessness prevention 7. Thomas Holbrook opposes tariffs and trade wars, advocating free markets, and supports fully legalizing marijuana while treating addiction as a medical issue 58. He supports 'stand your ground' laws respecting property owners' rights 12.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMark AlfordRepublicanJordan HerreraDemocraticThomas HolbrookLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Alford blames Biden and Democrats for economic decline and supports reigning in spending, cutting regulations, lowering taxes, and pro-growth policies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Alford votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Herrera supports revitalizing the local economy with policies that create jobs, lower costs, and strengthen communities, focusing on affordable housing, infrastructure, and support for small businesses and agriculture.

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

Herrera supports breaking up monopoly power in agriculture and backs economic security, student loan reform, and housing affordability.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Holbrook opposes tariffs and trade wars, advocating for free markets and better goods and services to maintain competitiveness.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Alford votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient and community support.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Herrera supports expanding local healthcare access, reinvesting in rural hospitals, and addressing healthcare affordability as a key part of economic security and preventing homelessness.

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

Holbrook supports fully legalizing marijuana and treating addiction as a medical crisis rather than a criminal one to cut off cartels.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Mark Alford votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient and community support 1. Jordan Herrera supports expanding local healthcare access, reinvesting in rural hospitals, and addressing healthcare affordability as a key part of economic security and preventing homelessness 2. Thomas Holbrook supports fully legalizing marijuana and treating addiction as a medical crisis rather than a criminal one to cut off cartels 3.
Immigration

Alford advocates securing the border by building a wall, increasing border officers, and enforcing immigration laws to combat illegal immigration and drug flow.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Alford votes yea on acts securing America, supporting Homeland Security, BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Alford supports law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, and advocates increased funding for officers protecting communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Alford votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Herrera commits to improving public safety through common-sense policy and ensuring first responders have the resources they need to keep communities safe.

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

Holbrook supports the right to self-defense with 'stand your ground' laws that also respect property owners' rights to set their own rules.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Mark Alford supports law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, and advocates increased funding for officers protecting communities 1. He voted yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets 2. Jordan Herrera commits to improving public safety through common-sense policy and ensuring first responders have the resources they need to keep communities safe 3. Thomas Holbrook supports the right to self-defense with 'stand your ground' laws that also respect property owners' rights to set their own rules 4.
Abortion

Alford is 100% Pro-Life and staunchly defends the right to life and protection of the unborn.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Herrera believes the federal government should not regulate personal life decisions including one’s body, marriage, religion in schools, or other personal choices.

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

Herrera supports abortion access.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Holbrook prefers leaving medical decisions, including abortion, up to patients and doctors and calls for mature, open-minded discussions beyond government intervention.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: Mark Alford is 100% Pro-Life and staunchly defends the right to life and protection of the unborn 1. Jordan Herrera believes the federal government should not regulate personal life decisions including one’s body, marriage, religion in schools, or other personal choices and supports abortion access 23. Thomas Holbrook prefers leaving medical decisions, including abortion, up to patients and doctors and calls for mature, open-minded discussions beyond government intervention 4.
Taxes & Government Spending

Alford opposes reckless government spending and advocates ending waste, eliminating fraud, and reducing the national debt.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Alford votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, national security, and agriculture appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Herrera advocates for efficient use of taxpayer dollars, particularly in military spending, emphasizing accountability and avoiding waste.

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

Holbrook opposes tax breaks and subsidies for large data-center companies such as Meta, calling them corporate welfare.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Mark Alford opposes reckless government spending and supports ending waste, eliminating fraud, and reducing the national debt 1. He has voted in favor of tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, national security, and agriculture appropriations 2. Jordan Herrera advocates for efficient use of taxpayer dollars, focusing on accountability and avoiding waste in military spending 3. Thomas Holbrook opposes tax breaks and subsidies for large data-center companies, labeling them as corporate welfare 4.
Energy & Environment

Alford 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

Herrera supports strengthening food systems from farm to table and modernizing infrastructure to connect rural and urban communities as part of investing in the future.

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

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Mark Alford voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act 1. Jordan Herrera supports strengthening food systems from farm to table and modernizing infrastructure to connect rural and urban communities as part of investing in the future 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Alford supports a strong national defense, maintaining military dominance, and bolstering deterrence against threats like China.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Herrera supports a strong and smart military, pledging never to leave veterans behind and emphasizing responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

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

Herrera has called Israel's war in Gaza a genocide but supports continued funding for Israel with restrictions, and wants to end the war in Iran.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Mark Alford supports a strong national defense, maintaining military dominance, and bolstering deterrence against threats like China 1. He voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and voted in favor of defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments 2. Jordan Herrera supports a strong and smart military, pledging never to leave veterans behind and emphasizing responsible use of taxpayer dollars 3. Herrera has called Israel's war in Gaza a genocide but supports continued funding for Israel with restrictions, and wants to end the war in Iran 4.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Mark Alford votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient and community support. Jordan Herrera supports expanding local healthcare access, reinvesting in rural hospitals, and addressing healthcare affordability as a key part of economic security and preventing homelessness. Thomas Holbrook supports fully legalizing marijuana and treating addiction as a medical crisis rather than a criminal one to cut off cartels.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Mark Alford supports law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, and advocates increased funding for officers protecting communities. He voted yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets. Jordan Herrera commits to improving public safety through common-sense policy and ensuring first responders have the resources they need to keep communities safe. Thomas Holbrook supports the right to self-defense with 'stand your ground' laws that also respect property owners' rights to set their own rules.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Mark Alford is 100% Pro-Life and staunchly defends the right to life and protection of the unborn. Jordan Herrera believes the federal government should not regulate personal life decisions including one’s body, marriage, religion in schools, or other personal choices and supports abortion access. Thomas Holbrook prefers leaving medical decisions, including abortion, up to patients and doctors and calls for mature, open-minded discussions beyond government intervention.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Mark Alford opposes reckless government spending and supports ending waste, eliminating fraud, and reducing the national debt. He has voted in favor of tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, national security, and agriculture appropriations. Jordan Herrera advocates for efficient use of taxpayer dollars, focusing on accountability and avoiding waste in military spending. Thomas Holbrook opposes tax breaks and subsidies for large data-center companies, labeling them as corporate welfare.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Mark Alford voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act. Jordan Herrera supports strengthening food systems from farm to table and modernizing infrastructure to connect rural and urban communities as part of investing in the future.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Mark Alford supports a strong national defense, maintaining military dominance, and bolstering deterrence against threats like China. He voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and voted in favor of defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments. Jordan Herrera supports a strong and smart military, pledging never to leave veterans behind and emphasizing responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Herrera has called Israel's war in Gaza a genocide but supports continued funding for Israel with restrictions, and wants to end the war in Iran.