HOUSE
Missouri MO-08 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Jason Smith (R)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +27
Race summary
Armed with the powerful Ways and Means Committee gavel, Rep. Jason Smith was a leading advocate for the renewal of President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and the “no tax on tips” provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Primary Election: Aug 4, 2026
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Full Bio:
SMITH, Jason, a Representative from Missouri; born in St. Louis, Mo., on June 16,
1980; graduated from Salem High School, Salem, Mo., 1998; B.S., University of
Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 2001; J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2004; farmer; lawyer, private practice; member of the
Missouri state house of representatives, 2005-2013; elected as a Republican to
the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of United States Representative Jo Ann Emerson, and
reelected to the two succeeding Congresses (June 4, 2013-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Missouri - 08
Southeast corner: Cape Girardeau
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Jul 24, 2025
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