Gordon Heslop

Gordon Heslop is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri's 8th Congressional District in 2026. A retired educator, he spent two decades on the Accounting faculty at East Texas A&M University, holding multiple advanced degrees and inactive professional certifications. His campaign, "Make America Normal Again," focuses on strengthening the middle class, reducing national debt, and maintaining global leadership. Key policies include abolishing tariffs and a detailed plan to increase homeownership by providing affordable starter homes in his district. He admires Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, and Winston Churchill. Heslop also sought a Congressional seat in Texas earlier in 2026.