Taylor Burks

Taylor Burks, a Navy veteran and fifth-generation Missourian, is a Republican candidate for Missouri's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election. His background spans active duty U.S. Navy service with three combat deployments, state government administration as Director of Labor Standards, higher education leadership, and private-sector executive management as president of Rost, Incorporated. He previously served as Boone County Clerk, administering elections. A Trump-aligned Republican, Burks advocates for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and protecting taxpayers from liberal tax hikes and wasteful spending.