Representative in Congress District 5 in Congressional District 5, Missouri

2026 Primary Election

• Brad Patty — Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant in Fayette, MO

  Brad Patty, a Republican, is running for the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. A retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, he served for 25 years, including as a combat mechanic in Iraq, and later worked as an instructor. He holds an MBA from Liberty University and resides in Fayette, Missouri. Patty is a Trump-aligned Republican who advocates for cutting taxes, reducing federal spending, and promoting free-market growth. He also prioritizes American energy independence and unleashing domestic energy production, opposing aggressive emissions regulations. Missouri's 5th Congressional District is anticipated to be a competitive race.

• Brett Hueffmeier — Executive in MO

  Republican Brett Hueffmeier is campaigning for the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 5th Congressional District in 2026. He graduated from Lee's Summit North High School, earning a bachelor's from Washington University in St. Louis (2005) and a law degree from Saint Louis University (2010). His career includes executive work, teaching business ethics and law, and serving as a dean in China, where he gained insights into geopolitical threats. Hueffmeier champions rural communities, small businesses, and the American Dream, prioritizing healthcare, the economy, rural America, and homeownership. He has also pledged his support for congressional term limits.

• Taylor Burks — President and General Manager, Rost, Incorporated in Hartsburg, MO

  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.

• Rick Brattin — Incumbent Missouri State Senator in MO

  Rick Brattin is a conservative leader, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and small business owner currently serving as a Missouri State Senator. He previously served four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives, building a record of pro-growth policies. Brattin champions free-market economics, supporting property tax cuts, a flat tax, and school choice, earning a 90% lifetime rating from Club for Growth. Running for U.S. House for Missouri's 5th Congressional District in 2026, he is endorsed by Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who call him a "conservative fighter" for the Second Amendment, aligning with President Donald J. Trump's vision.

• Berton A. Knox — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in MO

  Berton A. Knox is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House in Missouri's 5th Congressional District. He is on the August 4, 2026 Republican primary ballot. Knox previously sought the same seat in 2014, where he was defeated in the primary, receiving 4% of the vote. Election coverage has described him as a perennial candidate. No specific policy positions are detailed in available information, nor are campaign finance activities reported for his current candidacy.

• Micah Beebe — Multifamily Investment Specialist | Broker in Kansas City, MO

  Micah Beebe is a Republican candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Missouri's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 primary. He is a Multifamily Investment Specialist and Broker at Midwest CRE Advisors, leading investment sales and focusing on Midwest growth. Beebe is also involved with "The Beebe Home," an organization aimed at assisting children in need. A key policy plank includes replacing Section 8 with the "American Dream and Wealth Building Act" to foster homeownership through grants and financial assistance. He previously sought a U.S. House seat in Texas from 2015-2016.

• Emanuel Cleaver, Ii — Incumbent U.S. Representative in Kansas City, MO

  Emanuel Cleaver II is an incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, serving since January 2005. At 81 years old, he is seeking re-election in the 2026 Missouri Primary Election. His legislative efforts in the 119th Congress include sponsoring bills such as the Civics Learning Act, the Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act, and legislation to define gluten-containing grain as a major food allergen. He has consistently won elections for this position since 2004. He represents a district noted as being central to a debate over a gerrymandered map.

• Randall (randy) Langkraehr — Small business owner in MO

  Randall “Randy” Langkraehr is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent Missouri's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 Libertarian Party primary election. A native of Missouri, Langkraehr was born in Kansas City and grew up in Emma. His educational background includes an associate degree and a Bachelor of Arts from Central Missouri State University. Professionally, Langkraehr has a diverse entrepreneurial background, owning and operating a tax and bookkeeping office, a real estate office, and a marketing company. Earlier in his career, he worked as a medication technician and held an emergency medical technician license. He currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Libertarian Party of Missouri.