The 1st district encompasses the city of St. Louis and much of northern St. Louis County, including Florissant and University City. The incumbent is Democrat Cori Bush, who was elected with 72.9% of the vote in 2022.
Bush was considered vulnerable in this race and lost her primary to Wesley Bell.[1]
Democratic primary
The primary, held on August 6, 2024, was the second most-expensive House primary in history, with $9 million in spending against Bush from United Democracy Project, AIPAC's super PAC.[2][3] The organization targeted Bush after her criticism of Israel during the Israel–Hamas war.[4]
The third district encompasses east-central Missouri, taking in Jefferson City, Troy, O'Fallon, and Washington. The incumbent is Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2022.[1] Luetkemeyer initially ran for re-election, but in January 2024, he suspended his campaign and announced that he would retire.[56]
Republican primary
Nominee
Bob Onder, former state senator from the 2nd district (2015–2023) and candidate for this district[e] in 2008[57]
Eliminated in primary
Chad Bicknell, salesman[8]
Kyle Bone, aerospace engineer[8]
Bruce Bowman, consultant[8]
Arnie Dienoff, property manager and perennial candidate[8]
Bill Hastings (Green), retired college instructor[8]
Jordan Rowden (Libertarian), realtor[8]
General election
Predictions
Results
District 4
The 4th district is based in predominantly rural west-central Missouri, taking in Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg, and Lebanon. The incumbent is Republican Mark Alford, who was elected with 71.3% of the vote in 2022.[1]
Alexander Heidenreich (Independent), taxi company owner and progressive activist[85]
Thomas Holbrook (Libertarian), store cashier and nominee for this district in 2012[8]
General election
Predictions
Results
District 5
The 5th district primarily consists of the inner ring of the Kansas City metropolitan area, including nearly all of Kansas City south of the Missouri River. The incumbent is Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, who was re-elected with 61.0% of the vote in 2022.[1]
Bill Wayne (Libertarian), businessman and perennial candidate[8]
General election
Predictions
Results
District 6
The 6th district encompasses rural northern Missouri, St. Joseph and much of Kansas City north of the Missouri River. The incumbent is Republican Sam Graves, who was re-elected with 70.3% of the vote in 2022.[1]
Mike Diel (Green), landlord and nominee for this district in 2016[8]
Andy Maidment (Libertarian), network security analyst and nominee for this district in 2022[8]
General election
Predictions
Results
District 7
The 7th district is located in southwestern Missouri, taking in Springfield, Joplin, Branson, and Nixa. The incumbent is Republican Eric Burlison, who was elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2022.[1]
Kevin Craig (Libertarian), Christian anarchist group founder and nominee for this district in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2020, and 2022[8]
General election
Predictions
Results
District 8
The 8th district is the most rural district of Missouri, taking in rural southeastern Missouri, including the Missouri Bootheel, as well as the cities of Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff. The incumbent is Republican Jason Smith, who was re-elected with 76.0% of the vote in 2022.[1]
^Poll sponsored by the CCA Action Fund, which supports Bell
^ a bPoll conducted for the tip sheet Missouri Scout
^Poll sponsored by Onder's campaign
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External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Wesley Bell (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Emanuel Cleaver (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Sam Graves (R) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Missi Hesketh (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates