Hartzell Gray 3rd

Hartzell Gray is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Missouri's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 primary. Advocating for progressive leadership for working families, Gray's platform includes codifying Roe v. Wade, repealing the Hyde Amendment, and ratifying the ERA to ensure accessible reproductive healthcare. Gray champions LGBTQIA+ rights, calling for the Equality Act and stronger protections against discrimination. Other key policy positions address the climate emergency, advocate for housing as a human right by building and preserving affordable housing, divesting from the war machine, and passing comprehensive reparations legislation. Gray also supports protecting women's rights and economic security through closing the gender wage gap, expanding paid leave, and investing in maternal care and childcare programs. Gray aims to deliver an agenda that improves the everyday lives of constituents, particularly in Kansas City.