Josh Smead

Josh Smead is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 6 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 6, Missouri.

Architect and general contractor in MO

Also running: Jim Ingram, Chris Stigall, Nathan Hall Willett, Cody J. Oshel, Nathanael Schultz, Scot Pondelick, Matt Levine, Andy Maidment.

Josh Smead is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 6th Congressional District in 2026. He aims to flip control of the House and bring a new generation of legislators to focus on the middle class. Smead's background includes graduating from Harrisonburg High School, earning a bachelor's degree from James Madison University in 2012, and a graduate degree from Iowa State University in 2016. His professional experience includes work as an architect and general contractor. His platform prioritizes stronger infrastructure, expanded healthcare access, equal opportunities, reliable rural broadband, support for family farms over hedge funds, affordable housing, and strengthened food access programs for north Missouri.