HOUSE
Missouri MO-06 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
OPEN
Sam Graves (R)
Retiring
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +13
Race summary
Rep. Sam Graves, the well-respected top Republican on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is no longer running for reelection.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Primary Election: Aug 4, 2026
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Full Bio:
GRAVES, Samuel, a Representative from Missouri; born in Tarkio, Atchison County,
Mo., November 7, 1963; graduated from Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Mo., 1982;
B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 1986; member of the Missouri state
house of representatives, 1992-1994; member of the Missouri state senate,
1994-2000; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Seventh and to the eight
succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2001-present); chair, Committee on Small
Business (One Hundred Twelfth and One Hundred Thirteenth
Congresses).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Missouri - 06
North: part of Kansas City suburbs, St. Joseph
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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