Missouri's 5th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Rick Brattin (R) vs. Emanuel Cleaver (D): Missouri's 5th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

RB
Rick Brattin
Republican
FEC filing ↗
Emanuel Cleaver, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Missouri
Emanuel Cleaver
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, MO-5, since 2005Voting record →
Campaign money →FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot

Seat held by
(D) Emanuel Cleaver, since 2005
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Missouri's 5th Congressional District?

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Emanuel Cleaver, since 2005

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Missouri's 5th Congressional District (MO-5, District 5). Find your district on the district map.

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