2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri explained

2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri should not be confused with 2024 Missouri House of Representatives election.

Election Name:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
Country:Missouri
Type:legislative
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
Previous Year:2022
Election Date:November 5, 2024
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
Next Year:2026
Seats For Election:All 8 Missouri seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Seats Before1:6
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Seats Before2:2

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the 8 U.S. representatives from the state of Missouri, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections took place on August 6, 2024.

District 1

Election Name:2024 Missouri's 1st congressional district election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 1
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 1
Next Year:2026
Image1:Wesley Bell 2014 - edit2.jpg
Nominee1:Wesley Bell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Andrew Jones
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Cori Bush
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: Missouri's 1st congressional district. The 1st district encompasses the city of St. Louis and much of northern St. Louis County, including Florissant and University City. The incumbent is Democrat Cori Bush, who was elected with 72.9% of the vote in 2022. Bush was considered vulnerable in this race and lost her primary to Wesley Bell.[1]

Democratic primary

The primary, held on August 6, 2024, was the second most-expensive House primary in history, with $9 million in spending against Bush from United Democracy Project, AIPAC's super PAC.[2] [3] The organization targeted Bush after her criticism of Israel during the Israel–Hamas war.[4]

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Wesley Bell (D)$4,775,400$2,995,107$1,780,293
Cori Bush (D)$2,915,881$2,572,286$354,442
Maria Chappelle-Nadal (D)$18,695$13,711$4,983
Source: Federal Election Commission[9]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Wesley
Bell
Cori
Bush
OtherUndecided
Mellman GroupJuly 21–24, 2024400 (LV)48%42%0%8%
McLaughlin & Associates (D)June 28 – July 1, 2024300 (LV)± 5.7%56%33%11%
Mellman GroupJune 18–22, 2024400 (LV)± 4.9%43%42%4%11%
Remington Research (R)February 7–9, 2024401 (LV)± 4.95%50%28%4%18%

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Third-party and independent candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left Cook Political Report[11] February 2, 2023
align=left Inside Elections[12] March 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[13] February 23, 2023
align=left Elections Daily[14] October 26, 2023
align=left CNalysis[15] November 16, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQJune 1, 2024

Results

District 2

Election Name:2024 Missouri's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 2
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 2
Next Year:2026
Image1:File:Ann Wagner portrait (118th Congress).jpg
Nominee1:Ann Wagner
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Ray Hartmann
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Ann Wagner
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: Missouri's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd district is based in eastern Missouri, and includes the southern and western suburbs of St. Louis, including Arnold, Town and Country, Wildwood, Chesterfield, and Oakville. The incumbent is Republican Ann Wagner, who was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2022.[1]

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Results

Third-party and independent candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left Cook Political ReportFebruary 2, 2023
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallFebruary 23, 2023
align=left Elections DailyOctober 26, 2023
align=left CNalysisVery Likely RNovember 16, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQJune 1, 2024

Results

District 3

Election Name:2024 Missouri's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 3
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 3
Next Year:2026
Image1:File:Senator Bob Onder (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Bob Onder
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Bethany Mann
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Blaine Luetkemeyer
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: Missouri's 3rd congressional district. The third district encompasses east-central Missouri, taking in Jefferson City, Troy, O'Fallon, and Washington. The incumbent is Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2022.[1] Luetkemeyer initially ran for re-election, but in January 2024, he suspended his campaign and announced that he would retire.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Declined

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
Justin
Hicks
Bob
Onder
Kurt
Schaefer
OtherUndecided
Remington Research (R)July 14–15, 2024401 (LV)± 4.9%3%34%14%13%35%
Remington Research (R)February 28 - March 1, 2024411 (LV)± 4.9%4%19%5%10%62%

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Justin Hicks (R)$151,461$96,787$54,673
Bob Onder (R)$1,155,303$733,631 $421,671
Kurt Schaefer (R)$272,780$82,573$190,206
Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)$125,054$30,911$94,142
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R)$1,009,923$1,299,556$1,481,480
Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Jon Karlen (D)$165$0$3,523
Bethany Mann (D)$4,569$16,871$1,690
Source: Federal Election Commission[36]

Results

Third-party and independent candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left Cook Political ReportFebruary 2, 2023
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallFebruary 23, 2023
align=left Elections DailyOctober 26, 2023
align=left CNalysisNovember 16, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQJune 1, 2024

Results

District 4

Election Name:2024 Missouri's 4th congressional district election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 4
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 4
Next Year:2026
Image1:Rep. Mark Alford official photo, 118th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Mark Alford
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Jeanette Cass
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Mark Alford
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: Missouri's 4th congressional district. The 4th district is based in predominantly rural west-central Missouri, taking in Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg, and Lebanon. The incumbent is Republican Mark Alford, who was elected with 71.3% of the vote in 2022.[1]

Republican primary

Nominee

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Third-party and independent candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left Cook Political ReportFebruary 2, 2023
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallFebruary 23, 2023
align=left Elections DailyOctober 26, 2023
align=left CNalysisNovember 16, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQJune 1, 2024

Results

District 5

Election Name:2024 Missouri's 5th congressional district election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 5
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 5
Next Year:2026
Image1:File:Emanuel Cleaver 118th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:Emanuel Cleaver
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Sean Smith
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Emanuel Cleaver
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: Missouri's 5th congressional district. The 5th district primarily consists of the inner ring of the Kansas City metropolitan area, including nearly all of Kansas City south of the Missouri River. The incumbent is Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, who was re-elected with 61.0% of the vote in 2022.[1]

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

Results

Third-party and independent candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left Cook Political ReportFebruary 2, 2023
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallFebruary 23, 2023
align=left Elections DailyOctober 26, 2023
align=left CNalysisNovember 16, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQJune 1, 2024

Results

District 6

Election Name:2024 Missouri's 6th congressional district election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 6
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 6
Next Year:2026
Image1:Sam Graves 117thCong (cropped).jpeg
Nominee1:Sam Graves
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Pam May
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Sam Graves
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: Missouri's 6th congressional district. The 6th district encompasses rural northern Missouri, St. Joseph and much of Kansas City north of the Missouri River. The incumbent is Republican Sam Graves, who was re-elected with 70.3% of the vote in 2022.[1]

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Third-party and independent candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left Cook Political ReportFebruary 2, 2023
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallFebruary 23, 2023
align=left Elections DailyOctober 26, 2023
align=left CNalysisNovember 16, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQJune 1, 2024

District 7

Election Name:2024 Missouri's 7th congressional district election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 7
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 7
Next Year:2026
Image1:Eric Burlison portrait 118th (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Eric Burlison
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Missi Hesketh
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Eric Burlison
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: Missouri's 7th congressional district. The 7th district is located in southwestern Missouri, taking in Springfield, Joplin, Branson, and Nixa. The incumbent is Republican Eric Burlison, who was elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2022.[1]

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
John Adair (R)$10,036$5,654$4,382
Eric Burlison (R)$434,307$248,355$367,548
Source: Federal Election Commission[43]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

Third-party and independent candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left Cook Political ReportFebruary 2, 2023
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallFebruary 23, 2023
align=left Elections DailyOctober 26, 2023
align=left CNalysisNovember 16, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQ[45] June 1, 2024

District 8

Election Name:2024 Missouri's 8th congressional district election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 8
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 8
Next Year:2026
Image1:Congressman Jason T. Smith (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jason Smith
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Randi McCallian
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Jason Smith
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: Missouri's 8th congressional district. The 8th district is the most rural district of Missouri, taking in rural southeastern Missouri, including the Missouri Bootheel, as well as the cities of Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff. The incumbent is Republican Jason Smith, who was re-elected with 76.0% of the vote in 2022.[1]

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Randi McCallian (D)$22,787$23,359$7,838
Denny Roth (D)$12,724$10,304$2,420
Source: Federal Election Commission

Third-party and independent candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left Cook Political ReportFebruary 2, 2023
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallFebruary 23, 2023
align=left Elections DailyOctober 26, 2023
align=left CNalysisNovember 16, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQJune 1, 2024

See also

Notes

Partisan clients

External links

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 National House Vote Tracker. December 27, 2023. Cook Political Report.
  2. News: Wu . Nicholas . 2024-08-06 . Cori Bush becomes second Squad member ousted in a primary . 2024-08-07 . Politico.
  3. Web site: Krieg . Gregory . 2024-08-07 . ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses Democratic primary in Missouri CNN Politics . 2024-08-07 . CNN . en.
  4. Web site: 2024-08-06 . Wesley Bell defeats 'Squad' member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her . 2024-08-07 . AP News . en.
  5. Web site: Hancock . Jason . October 30, 2023 . Wesley Bell drops out of Senate race, jumps into primary against Democrat Cori Bush . August 8, 2024 . Missouri Independent . en-US.
  6. News: Maxwell . Mark . 'My calling is to be here': Cori Bush launches re-election campaign ahead of primary showdown with Wesley Bell . January 29, 2024 . . January 29, 2024.
  7. News: February 6, 2024 . . Maria Chappelle-Nadal entering race for Rep. Cori Bush's seat in Congress. February 6, 2024 . Palermo, Gregg .
  8. Web site: Holleman . Joe . 2024-02-09 . State Sen. Brian Williams opts not to run for Cori Bush's congressional seat . 2024-02-10 . STLtoday.com . en.
  9. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - Missouri 1st . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
  10. Web site: UNOFFICIAL Candidate Filing List. Missouri Secretary of State. February 27, 2024.
  11. Web site: 2024 House Race Ratings: Another Competitive Fight for Control . Cook Political Report . February 2, 2023. February 3, 2023.
  12. Web site: First 2024 House Ratings . Inside Elections . March 10, 2023.
  13. Web site: Initial House Ratings: Battle for Majority Starts as a Toss-up . Sabato's Crystal Ball . February 23, 2023. February 23, 2023.
  14. Web site: 2023-11-16 . Election Ratings . 2023-11-18 . Elections Daily . en-US.
  15. Web site: 2024 House Forecast. November 20, 2023. December 29, 2023.
  16. News: . January 17, 2024 . US Rep. Ann Wagner announces she'll seek seventh term in Congress. Schlinkmann, Mark . January 8, 2024 .
  17. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - Missouri 2nd . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
  18. News: Holleman . Joe . Former St. Louis publisher Ray Hartmann running for Congress; hopes to defeat Ann Wagner . March 14, 2024 . . March 14, 2024 . en.
  19. News: Cox . Kallie . Ray Hartmann Clears Democratic Field in Race Against Ann Wagner . March 21, 2024 . . March 21, 2024 . en.
  20. News: Missouri Independent . February 2, 2024 . Former Republican legislator Bob Onder jumps into congressional race . February 2, 2024 . Hancock, Jason.
  21. News: . February 27, 2024 . Former Boone County senator files to run in 3rd District congressional GOP primary. Hancock, Jason . February 27, 2024 .
  22. News: . Burks bows out of Third Congressional District race. February 29, 2024 . February 29, 2024 . Sherman, Matthew .
  23. News: . March 26, 2024 . Dean Plocher and Mary Elizabeth Coleman pivot to Missouri secretary of state's race . Suntrup, Jack . March 26, 2024.
  24. News: Diamond Eye Candidate Report . Frisk . Garrett . 21 July 2023 . 21 July 2023 . We Asked Every Member of the House if They're Running in 2024. Here's What They Said..
  25. Web site: Rosenbaum . Jason . Missouri Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer won't run for Congress again in 2024 . . 4 January 2024.
  26. News: . April 2, 2024 . U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses Speaker Johnson and Missouri's third district primary on 'Wake Up Mid-Missouri' . Hauswirth, Brian . April 1, 2024 . U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer...says he plans to endorse former Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) to succeed him.
  27. News: July 16, 2024 . July 16, 2024 . . Hicks drops out of 3rd Congressional District race. Tlustos, Genevieve .
  28. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-marc-cox-morning-show-fad7f/episodes/hour-3-real-or-fake-news-trump-not-afraid-to-go-to-jail-and-kim-on-a-whim-too-ae0f3
  29. Web site: Rosenbaum . Jason . Luetkemeyer retirement decision could prompt domino effect for the 2024 election . St. Louis Public Radio . 5 January 2024.
  30. Web site: 2024 Election Tracker. February 21, 2024. Drebes, Dave. Missouri Scout.
  31. News: Palermo . Gregg . Travis Fitzwater rules out run for Luetkemyer seat in Congress . January 22, 2024 . . January 22, 2024 . en.
  32. Web site: Keller . Rudi . Blaine Luetkemeyer opts out of another term in Congress . Missouri Independent . 4 January 2024.
  33. Web site: MOScout Weekender: MEC In - Luetky Eyes Luetky Seat - Wagner Talk - MOScout Poll and much more... . Missouri Scout . 9 January 2024 . https://archive.today/20240106142831/https://moscout.com/daily-updates-1/2024/1/6/moscout-weekender-mec-in-luetky-eyes-luetky-seat-wagner-talk-moscout-poll-and-much-more . 6 January 2024 . 6 January 2024 . Rep. Adam Schwadron is a firm NO. He’s sticking with the secretary of state’s race. . Drebes, Dave . live . subscription.
  34. News: February 19, 2024 . Missouri Scout . February 17, 2024 . MOScout Weekender: Lincoln Days Talk - New Statewide Republican Poll - Hallway on 2024 and more... . Drebes, Dave. https://web.archive.org/web/20240217150728/https://moscout.com/daily-updates-1/2024/2/17/moscout-weekender-lincoln-days-talk-new-statewide-republican-poll-hallway-on-2024-and-more . February 17, 2024 .
  35. Web site: Palermo . Gregg . U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer won't seek re-election in 2024 . . 6 January 2024 . 4 January 2024.
  36. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - Missouri 3rd . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
  37. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - Missouri 4th . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
  38. News: Rep. Cleaver says he'll seek reelection in 2024 . . November 9, 2022 . June 21, 2023.
  39. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - Missouri 5th . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
  40. News: Sloan . Nick . Jackson County legislator Sean Smith launches bid for congressional race . KMBC . December 11, 2023 . January 24, 2023.
  41. News: . October 14, 2023 . Mexico resident will make a run at Congress. Sharkey . Dennis . August 16, 2023 .
  42. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - Missouri 6th . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
  43. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - Missouri 7th . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
  44. News: Fahr . A. J. . Hesketh announces run for Congress . December 5, 2023 . . December 5, 2023 . en.
  45. Web site: 2024 House Forecast. May 28, 2024. June 1, 2024.
  46. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - Missouri 8th . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
  47. News: Diamond Eye Candidate Report . Frisk . Garrett . 23 June 2023 . 23 June 2023 . Progressives Contest Three Deeply Red Missouri House Districts.