Representative in Congress District 3 in Congressional District 3, Missouri

2026 Primary Election

• John G Fraser — CPA in Columbia, MO

  John G Fraser, a Columbia-based Certified Public Accountant and economics student, is campaigning for the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 3rd Congressional District. Running as a Republican in the August 4, 2026 primary, Fraser, a political newcomer with a Master's in Applied Economics, states his motivation is to ensure Missouri's farmers, small business owners, and working families have a congressman whose loyalty is solely to them and the Constitution. He is challenging incumbent Bob Onder. His campaign has reported $0 in contributions to date.

• Bob Onder — Incumbent U.S. House Representative in MO

  Bob Onder currently represents Missouri's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House. Born in 1962, he holds degrees in economics, biology, medicine, and law from Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University. His professional background includes work as a physician and running a small business. As a Republican seeking re-election in the 2026 primary, he has focused on issues such as Missouri River management oversight, aircraft privacy, child care accountability, and designating America’s National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark. He has also championed the Chloe Cole Act and introduced the CARBON Act to address bureaucracy.

• Bethany E Mann — Environmental Chemist and Essential Worker in Energy and Water Infrastructure in Saint Peters, MO

  Bethany Mann is a Progressive Democrat running for U.S. House in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District. An environmental chemist, mom, and daughter of an Air Force Veteran, she grew up in Foristell and now lives in Saint Peters. She holds degrees from Lincoln Land Community College and the University of Illinois, Springfield, and has worked as a technology professional on EPA and USDA projects. Mann is an essential worker in energy and water infrastructure, helping communities test for contaminants. She advocates for clean air and water, renewable energy, collective bargaining, fair wages, and fully funded public education, aiming to "Bring Missourians Together."

• Paul T. Wilson — Dentist in MO

  Paul T. Wilson, a Moderate Democrat, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. A dentist by profession, he earned his bachelor's from Auburn University in 2011 and his dentistry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2015. His campaign emphasizes a focus on practical results to address issues important to Missouri families, advocating for workers’ rights, union support, stronger trade oversight, and infrastructure investment. He also seeks to reduce healthcare and living costs. His platform uses pro-immigrant language, highlighting their contributions and opposing attacks on constitutional rights. Wilson aims to tackle local healthcare infrastructure and unify a divided political landscape.

• Tommy Holstein — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in MO

  Tommy Holstein is running as a Democrat for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District in 2026, motivated by a refusal to remain on the sidelines given high stakes. He believes the current system is broken, with leaders influenced by corporate lobbyists, and seeks to elect new representatives. Inspired by Bernie Sanders' campaigns, Holstein advocates for working families and aims to achieve affordable necessities, increased labor returns, and fair competition. His policy platform includes Medicare for All, ending price gouging, affordable housing, fully funded public schools, and tuition-free education. He also supports AI regulations and prioritizing humanity over new tech.

• Jim Higgins — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in MO

  Jim Higgins, a Libertarian, is campaigning for a seat in the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. He holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Ohio University and previously worked as a computer systems analyst. Higgins has a history of running for office in Missouri, having sought election to the U.S. Congress in 1992, 1994, and 2002. Additionally, he ran for Governor of Missouri as a Libertarian in 2012, securing 2.7% of the vote.