Frank A. Barnitz

Frank A. Barnitz is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 8 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 8, Missouri.

Small business owner and farmer in Lake Spring, MO

Also running: Jason T. Smith, Gordon Heslop, Chris Reichard, Rebecca Sharpe Lombard.

Frank Barnitz is a lifelong Missourian, dedicated family farmer, and businessman with deep roots in rural communities. Born in Poplar Bluff and raised on his family's farm in Lake Spring, he understands the challenges facing working families across Missouri's 8th District. He is a former State Senator and State Representative, having served in both the Missouri House and Senate where he championed rural communities, infrastructure, and working families. As a proven public servant with a record of bipartisan problem-solving, he is running for Congress to bring real rural leadership back to the district.