Representative in Congress District 7 in Congressional District 7, Missouri

2026 Primary Election

• John Casey — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in MO

  John Casey is a Republican candidate seeking to represent Missouri’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House during the 2026 election cycle. He filed his Statement of Candidacy in late 2025 and has an authorized campaign committee, “VOTE JOHN CASEY.” Casey advocates for significant economic changes, including eliminating property taxes, removing healthcare taxes, and reducing foreign aid and government spending. On immigration, he supports strict enforcement, a moratorium, and repealing the Hart-Celler Act. He is also a staunch proponent of policies restricting abortion, prioritizing 'Protection For The Unborn.'

• Grayson Hunt — Working professional and student in MO

  Grayson Hunt was born in Springfield, Missouri, graduating from Glendale High School. His background includes experience in insurance, management, and sales. Currently, he balances full-time work with attending Missouri State University. Running as a Republican for Missouri's 7th Congressional District in 2026, Hunt states he is not a career politician. He aims to be a representative who shows up for southwest Missouri, advocating for "America FIRST, Missouri ALWAYS." His platform focuses on stopping reckless spending to lower the cost of living, strong oversight on AI data centers, and ending political corruption. He has also pledged to support congressional term limits.

• Eric W. Burlison — Incumbent Representative in Congress in MO

  Eric Burlison is the Republican Representative for Missouri’s 7th Congressional District, serving since January 2023. A sixth-generation Missourian, he brings 20 years of private sector experience as an investment advisor and software consultant. He holds a BA in Philosophy and an MBA from Missouri State University. In Congress, Burlison chairs subcommittees on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, and Health Care and Financial Services. He has introduced legislation, including the Smart Space Act of 2026 and the Make the American Dream Real Again Act. Burlison is seeking reelection in 2026; his primary campaign has already raised over $1.1 million.

• Missi Hesketh — Mayor in Forsyth, MO

  Missi Hesketh is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 7th Congressional District, running in the 2026 Primary. A former mayor of Forsyth and an educator for over 20 years, Hesketh is campaigning "for the families, farmers, and working folks." She prioritizes anti-authoritarianism, affordable housing, and fully funding public education and healthcare, notably refusing corporate cash. Committed to transparent representation through in-person town halls, her key agenda includes preventing Project 2025 and securing earmarks for southwest Missouri. She also advocates for a woman's right to choose.

• Kevin Craig — Candidate for Representative in Congress in MO

  Kevin Craig is the Libertarian Party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th District in the 2026 election. Advocating for "Liberty Under God," he believes America has strayed from its founding principles of 1776 and aims to abolish the federal government as it currently stands. His key policy positions include auditing or abolishing the Federal Reserve, ending U.S. foreign military interventions, and abolishing unconstitutional federal agencies like the Department of Education. He is running unopposed in the Libertarian Primary Election for the district covering southwest Missouri.