Missouri District 5 House Election 2026
Emanuel Cleaver (D) is running under the new map. Cook Political Report rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
New map signed September 28, 2025; it remains under legal challenge.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic |
| Rick Brattin | Republican |
Sources
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections (Wikipedia)
- The Green Papers: 2026 general election by state
- Cook Political Report House ratings (Oct. 9, 2026)
- Ballotpedia: congressional candidates, 2026
Candidates checked October 12, 2026; Cook ratings as of October 9, 2026.