Missouri MO-08 House2022
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Jason Smith (R)
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Last updated : Jul 18, 2022Key Dates
Filing Deadline: TBD
Primary Election: TBD
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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: American Community Survey 2015
Past Presidential Results from this District
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
2016 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Jul 26, 2026
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